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Percy G. Beatty '24
Percy G. Beatty '24 died March 28, 1993, in Penney Farms, Fla., at age 92. He was born in St. John, N.B., and graduated from Waterville, Maine, High School. He received a bachelor of divinity degree from Andover-Newton Theological Seminary in 1927 and was a Baptist pastor in churches in Lowell, Marlboro, Beverly and Boston, Mass., and Paterson, N.J. His wife, Barbara Whitney Beatty '27, died on December 29, 1995. He is survived by his three grandsons.
Carl R. MacPherson '26
Carl R. MacPherson '26, a prominent school official, died September 12, 1995, in Abington, Mass. He was 91. He was born in Abington and graduated from Abington High School in 1921. After Colby, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and won letters in football and hockey, he studied at Harvard University, and in 1949 he earned a master's degree from Boston University. He taught mathematics in Bridgewater, Mass., and at Brockton, Mass., High School, where he was department head of mathematics and master and housemaster. He also was assistant principal at Concord High School for two years. During his 45 years in education he coached hockey, football and track and was a basketball and football official for colleges and high schools for more than 25 years before his retirement in 1971. He was president of the New England Football Officials Association and held memberships in a variety of organizations, including the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the Masons. He served the College as chair of the Alumni Council and president of the Boston Colby Club. The Colby "C" Club's Man of the Year in 1956, he also received a Colby Brick and a Colby Gavel award. Survivors include his daughter, Ann Sullivan, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a nephew.
Barbara Whitney Beatty '27
Barbara Whitney Beatty '27, a Baptist churchwoman, died December 29, 1995, in Penney Farms, Fla., at 90. She was born in Worcester, Mass. An English major at Colby, she graduated from Gordon College with the degree of bachelor of religious education in 1927, the same year she married Percy G. Beatty '24. She served as an assistant to her husband during his career as an American Baptist pastor. Following their retirement in 1977, the couple were active in artistic, literary and religious activities. Predeceased by her husband and daughter, she is survived by her son-in-law, Gary Cooper, three grandsons and six great-grandchildren.
Edward R. Newhall '28
Edward R. Newhall '28, a public relations director, died February 4, 1996 in Glen Ridge, N.J. He was 92. He was born in Lynn, Mass., and graduated from Kents Hill Seminary Prep School. At Colby he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He worked at Beneficial Management Corp. in Newark, Morristown and Peapack, N.J., retiring as director of public relations in 1981. Surviving are his three daughters, including Barbara Newhall Stevens '58, a niece and nephew, Eleanor Shorey Harris '57 and Roy Shorey '54, a great-nephew, Joel Harris '81, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Donald H. Fraser '29
Donald H. Fraser '29, a government administrator, died December 12, 1995, in Texas at 90. After Colby, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, he received an M.A. in education from Boston University and taught in the Philippines. In 1936 he became a social science researcher, writer and editor with the U.S. Children's Bureau and Social Security Administration. Later he worked with the Civil Service Commission in Washington and Honolulu and with the Atomic Energy Commission. After retiring in 1962, he moved to Texas, where he wrote a humor column for the Denton, Texas, newspaper and was frequently quoted in national publications such as Reader's Digest and Ladies Home Journal. The father of three children, he was a city councilman of Lake Dallas, Texas, and an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite.
Ruth Daggett Fuller '29
Ruth Daggett Fuller '29, a teacher, died November 6, 1995, in Fairfield, Conn., at 87. Born in Waterville, Maine, she was a high school English teacher in Hartland, Maine. A long-time member of the DAR, she also was a member and choir member of the Old South Congregational Church in Hallowell, Maine, and a member of the Gardiner, Maine, Choral Society. Numerous Colby alumni in her family include her aunt, Alice Purinton 1899, the first alumnae secretary, both of her parents, and her late brothers Horace P. Daggett '33 and John W. Daggett '41. Survivors include two sons, James and Christopher, two brothers, Cecil M. Daggett '38 and Robert B. Daggett '51, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including Susan Daggett Dean '67.
Philip R. Higgins '29
Philip R. Higgins '29, an accountant, died November 21, 1995, in Springfield, Mass., at age 87. Born and schooled in Presque Isle, Maine, he graduated from Portland High School and was an accounting major at the College. For many years he was an accounting supervisor for New England Telephone Co. and was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He served the Springfield Masonic Temple in several high-level capacities and was treasurer and Sunday school superintendent of the Bethesda Lutheran Church and an officer of the Red Cross. He leaves his wife, Vivian, a son, a daughter, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Charles N. Pinkham '32
Charles N. Pinkham '32, a biology teacher, died on January 23, 1996 in Unity, Maine, at 87. He was born in Winthrop, Maine, where he attended schools. During World War II he was employed by Western Electric Communication in Lindhurst, N.J. For 30 years he taught in public schools in Searsmont, Rockland, Newcastle, Sabattus and Penobscot and in 1962 earned a master's in education at the University of Maine. From 1967 until his retirement he taught biology at Unity College. He and his wife, Ann, also owned and operated the Picnic Whip Drive-In in West Rockport for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, a son, a granddaughter, two great-grandchildren and a niece.
Elizabeth C. Dyson '34
Elizabeth C. Dyson '34, a teacher, died December 3, 1995, in North Adams, Mass., at 82. A North Adams native educated in local schools, she received a master's degree from North Adams State College in 1956. She taught mathematics and science at her alma mater, Drury High School in North Adams, and at Mt. Greylock Regional High School, Pine Cobble School, Buxton School and Williams College. Survivors include a niece, Mara Sue Veazie Bass, and a nephew, William Dyson Jr.
Portia Pendleton Rideout '34
Portia Pendleton Rideout '34, a teacher, died January 23, 1996 in Clackamas, Ore., at age 83. She was born in North Abington, Mass., and raised in Maine. At Colby she was a member of Phi Mu sorority and in later years served as class agent. She taught in several schools in the Boston area before moving to Augusta, Maine, where she volunteered in schools. In 1995 she moved to Oregon. She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Lammerman, two sons, Ralph C. Rideout '59 and Lawrence B. Rideout, her sister, Beth Pendleton Clark '35, 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
