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Avard J. Holt '49
Avard J. Holt '49, a banker and real estate agent, died December 19, 1994, in Skowhegan, Maine, at 66. Born in Canaan, Maine, he graduated from Portland High School. He was employed for 28 years by the Lincoln Industrial Bank in Skowhegan. Later he worked as a real estate agent for the William Philbrick Insurance Company and as a broker for the Somerset Realty Company, both in Skowhegan. Survivors include his wife, Ellen, three sons, two daughters, his father and stepmother and eight grandchildren.
Thomas W. Samuelsen '49
Thomas W. Samuelsen '49, a retired psychiatrist and Lutheran pastor, died in December 1994 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, at 67. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he graduated from Poly Prep in Brooklyn. At Colby he obtained his degree in German, was the German Club secretary and president and was active in the Glee Club, the Outing Club and Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. He also held an M.A. from Columbia University, a B.D. from the Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pa., and an M.D. from the University of Munich, Germany. He completed his medical internship at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, and was a resident at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. He practiced psychiatry at Maine Medical Center, York County Counseling Services, Augusta Mental Health Institute and the Maine Youth Center before retiring in 1992. His wife, Anita, two daughters and a grandson survive him.
Ralph H. Field '50
Ralph H. Field '50 died February 25, 1995 in Fairfield, Maine, at 72. Born in Bar Harbor, Maine, he was a graduate of Kents Hill School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. He was employed by Keyes Fibre Co. in Fairfield for 37 years before retiring as senior vice president of manufacturing services. He was active in community affairs. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Hill Field '48, a son, Ralph F. Field '74, a daughter and two grandchildren.
Francis R. Kiernan '53
Frances R. Kiernan '53, an executive in the industrial gas business, died January 30 in Manlius, N.Y., at 64. A football player and member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at Colby, he entered the Marines after graduation and served for two years, leaving active service as a first lieutenant. After receiving his M.B.A. from Columbia University, he worked in the industrial gas business for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ellen, two sons, two daughters and five grandchildren.
Joan Chipman Phillips '57
Joan Chipman Phillips '57 died November 25, 1994, in Savannah, Ga., at 59. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and attended Beaufort High School. At Colby she majored in biology and was a member of the Camera Club and the Outing Club. She worked as a medical technician at locations in Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. She is survived by her husband, Richard, three daughters, two brothers and two grandchildren.
James N. Valhouli '64
James N. Valhouli '64, a teacher, died February 3, 1995 in Exeter, N.H., at 53. Born in Greece, he immigrated to the United States with his family in 1951 and grew up in Haverhill, Mass., where he attended high school. He earned his Colby B.A. in English and his master's and doctorate in English at the University of Wisconsin. He was an English professor at Bradford College for 11 years, then worked briefly as personnel coordinator of Davco before returning to the classroom in 1983 as an instructor in English at Phillips Academy in Exeter. An avid athlete who ran marathons, played and coached soccer and climbed Mt. McKinley, he drowned after falling through the ice while skating on the Exeter River. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, two sons, his mother and three brothers.
Peter M. Joseph
Peter M. Joseph, a partner in Colby Vending and the Joseph Family Spa, died April 27, 1995 in Waterville, Maine, at 70. In 1985 the College dedicated the Joseph Family Spa as a tribute to the Joseph family for their operation of Colby's Spa from 1947 to 1985. A greatly respected friend, counselor and supporter to Colby students, staff and faculty, he was awarded a Colby Brick in 1981. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, two daughters, a son, three brothers and many nieces and nephews.
Richard Packert '32
Richard H. Packert ’32, December 11, 2007, in Machiasport, Maine, at 96. He earned an M.B.A. from Harvard in 1934 and worked in various businesses throughout his life. He was an avid fisherman who loved the state of Maine. Survivors include his son, Richard Jr., three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Myron M. Hilton '32
Myron M. Hilton ’32, December 24, 2007, in Cumberland Center, Maine, at 99. He was one of the first executives of Union Mutual Insurance Company (now Unum) and worked there until 1971. He became a real estate appraiser and was on Maine’s board of appeals for real estate appraisals. He golfed and bowled into his nineties, lived independently, and exhibited great patience. He was predeceased by a son, Richard L. Hilton ’60. Survivors include his children, David, Brad, and Brian Hilton, Anne Hilton-Sawyer, and Linda Deetjen, a sister, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews including Warren R. Kinsman ’57.
Ruth Pullen '33
Ruth Pullen ’33, December 4, 2007, in Camden, Maine, at 98. Devoted to improving the lives of women and children, she taught school and was a child welfare worker. An administrator for 20 years at the Maine State Women’s Reformatory in Skowhegan, she retired in 1961 as superintendent. She earned a J.D. in 1964 and became the first woman to practice law in Franklin County, Maine, retiring in 1979. Through her involvement with AAUW and BPW she helped Margaret Chase Smith get elected to the U.S. Senate. In 1961 Colby awarded her an honorary master’s degree. She was predeceased by a sister, Hope Pullen Gillmor ’31, and a brother, John J. Pullen ’35. Survivors include her sister Olive Pullen Palmer ’40 and several nieces and nephews including John P. Gillmor ’65.
