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Doris Ackley Smith '24, March 31, 1998, in North Conway, N.H., at 94. She was a high school French and Latin teacher at Phillips Academy and in North Berwick and Fairfield, Maine. She also was a secretary and bookkeeper for her late husband, Dr. Charles E. Smith '23. Survivors include her daughter, Joann M. Hunt, and her brother, Carl Ackley '33.
Helen Gray Weston '24, July 3, 1998, in Littleton, Mass., at 99. She left teaching in a one-room school house in Searsmont, Maine, to teach at Madison (Maine) High School. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Shanklin, her son, Norman Weston, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Rovena Hillman Leighton '26, May 3, 1998, in Bangor, Maine, at 95. She taught school in Dover-Foxcroft and Milo, Maine, until her retirement. An active member of her local Congregational Church and many service organizations, she is survived by friends Raymond and Wilda Naugler.
Mary Vose McGillicuddy '29, April 15, 1998, in Houlton, Maine, at 89. She taught high school mathematics and English in Washburn and Houlton, Maine. Later she served for many years as curator for the Aroostook Historical Museum and also taught at St. Mary's School in Houlton. Survivors include her sons, Clement and Charles McGillicuddy, and her daughter, Barbara McGillicuddy Bolton '65.
Mary Rollins Millett '30, May 23, 1998, in Waterville, Maine, at 88. Wife of legendary Ellsworth W. ³Bill² Millett '25, she was for many years an advisor to the Chi Omega fraternity and received the Colby Brick award for her loyalty and dedication to the College. She served on the Board of the Good Will-Hinckley School. Survivors include her daughter, Jane Millett Dornish '55, her sister, Katharine Rollins Brown '36, her brother, Henry Rollins '32, and her granddaughter, Katherine Dornish DuGrenier '81.
Alberta Brown Moody '30, May 3, 1998, in New London, N.H., at 89. After graduating from Boston University she sang with the Boston Opera Company. Later she was an elementary school teacher at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Conn. She is survived by her son, David L. Winchester, two stepsons, a stepdaughter, stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Jennie Dunn Millett '31, April 22, 1998, in Camden, Maine, at 90. She lived most of her married life in Bucksport, where she served on the school board, was active in several clubs and did volunteer work in hospitals and churches. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Millett Kent '62, three grandsons, three great-granddaughters and a sister.
Alanson R. Curtis '31, June 14, 1998, in Houston, Texas, at 89. He had a long career in asphalt marketing with Humble Oil and Refining, interrupted only by his three years in the Navy as a lieutenant commander on aircraft carriers in the Pacific during World War II. He and his wife, Phyllis Farwell Curtis '32, who predeceased him, made generous capital gifts to the College.
Robert K. Walker '33, March 27, 1998, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., at 86. After service in the Air Force during World War II he owned and operated the family business, Walker-Brock Motors. He was a member of many religious, service and leisure organizations. He is survived by his wife, Lou Walker, seven stepchildren, 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a brother.
Hamilton B. Grant '34, May 11, 1998, in Bath, Maine, at 88. During a 36-year career in Yarmouth, Maine, he served as principal and math and science teacher and as superintendent of Yarmouth, Freeport, Pownal and Harpswell schools. He is survived by his wife, Polly Briggs Grant, a son, two grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
