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Forrest M. Batson '30
Forrest M. Batson 30, November 4, 2007, in Fair Lawn, N.J., at 98. He earned a doctorate in chemistry from Brown and worked as manager of technical services at Allied Corporation, now Honeywell, until retiring in 1972. He belonged to the Central Unitarian Church of Paramus, N.J., for more than 60 years. His daughter, Barbara Frey, a sister, and four grandchildren survive him.
Maxwell D. Ward '32
Maxwell D. Ward '32, September 3, 2007, in Brunswick, Maine, at 96. He started teaching in a one-room school in Clinton, Maine, then taught for more than 35 years in Clinton, Fairfield, and Waterville. He served as principal in Oakland, Maine, and was the last principal at Clinton High School. He enjoyed travel, belonged to the Lions Club, and was an active member of several genealogy societies. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Amanda, his son, and two granddaughters, including Rebecca Pease Henning 91.
Kathryn Davis Harper '36
Kathryn Davis Harper 36, September 26, 2007, in East Dennis, Mass., at 94. The owner and manager of the Snack Port in East Dennis during the 1960s, she became a caterer for 25 years, retiring at age 82. She did crosswords, gardened, and volunteered at the Dennis Senior Center. Survivors include her son, Edward Harper, and her daughter, Ann McCarthy, a brother and two sisters, three granddaughters, and a great-granddaughter.
Kermit S. LaFleur '37
Kermit S. LaFleur 37, October 27, 2007, in Clemson, S.C., at 92. He worked as a research chemist at Milliken Research Corporation until 1966, when he left to complete his doctorate in soil chemistry from Clemson University. He then taught at Clemson and conducted research, receiving international recognition. He retired in 1980 but continued to write, paint landscapes, and study science and philosophy. He is predeceased by his father, Daniel K. LaFleur 14, his brother Robert 43, his brother-in-law Henry L. Crowley 26, and his sister-in-law Ruth Crowley Brandmire 24. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Crowley LaFleur 39, his daughter, Karen LaFleur Stewart 66, a brother, and two step-grandchildren.
Bernerd H. Burbank '39
Bernerd H. Burbank 39, M.D., September 20, 2007, in Windham, Maine, at 88. He served as a battalion surgeon in Europe during World War II and was promoted to major in the Army Medical Corps. He worked for nine years in general medicine followed by a 31-year career in New York City as a corporate medical director. He sang bass solos, played various instruments, and traveled widely, including to Antarctica where, in 1965, he flew a Colby pennant at the South Pole. Predeceased by his wife, Hannah Putnam Burbank 41, he is survived by sons Jonathan and David and a daughter, Jane, and nine grandchildren.
Leland C. Burrill '39
Dr. Leland C. Burrill 39, M.D., October 20, 2007, in Menlo Park, Calif., at 89. He earned his medical degree in 1944 from Tufts and served in the U.S. Public Health Service during World War II. A general practitioner and a surgeon, he worked at Stanford Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital, both in California. He loved sports, gardened, and played golf. Survivors include his twin sons, Richard and Robert, his daughters, Michelle and Susan, and several grandchildren.
Clarence E. Dore '39
Clarence E. Doggie Dore 39, M.D., November 6, 2007, in Sidney, Maine, at 92. A football player at Colby and a DKE, he earned his M.D. at Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine. In the Army Medical Corps he survived the Battle of the Bulge and other conflict in World War II, earning praise as a hell of a soldier from Gen. George Patton. He returned to Waterville to practice and served as College physician from 1939 to 1982, receiving a Colby Brick in 1965 and an honorary doctorate in 1974. Known as an enthusiastic outdoorsman, the colorful country doctor in his signature flannel shirt was portrayed in the novel M.A.S.H. Goes to Maine. Predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, and son Peter, he is survived by five daughters, 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Nathanael M. Guptill '39
Rev. Nathanael M. Guptill 39, September 16, 2007, in Newton, N.C., at 90. He was ordained in 1943 and served as pastor in Maine and Massachusetts. In 1962 he became Connecticut Conference Minister for the United Church of Christ and oversaw the churchs growth. Colby awarded him an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree in 1959 and a Colby Brick in 1982. He was predeceased by his father, Orville J. Guptill 1896, and his wife, Helen Carter Guptill 39. Survivors include his daughter, Judith Guptill Simmons 65.
Maynard Irish '39
Maynard M. Irish 39, D.M.D., August 24, 2007, in Brunswick, Maine, at 91. He earned a D.M.D. from Harvard in 1943 and then served in the U.S. Army for three years during World War II. He moved to Brunswick and practiced dentistry for 36 years, retiring in 1983. Active in his church and local Rotary club, he loved baseball, gardening and raising gladiolas, skiing, and sailing the Maine coast. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley, a daughter and two sons, including Allen M. Irish 68, five grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters.
June Saunders Marshall '39
June Saunders Marshall 39, August 22, 2007, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., at 90. After raising her children, she became owner and operator of a gourmet cooking shop in Naperville, Ill. She was an avid reader, a gardener, and a member of the Christian Science Church. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Scott, three children, a brother, 11 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
