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Robert E. McAuliffe '54
Robert E. McAuliffe '54, Aug. 8, 2010, in Walpole, Mass., at 81. He served with the Army during World War II, where he earned a Victory Medal and played the trumpet. He worked as a manager for 25 years for Corn Products International and belonged to the Bottlers Group of Massachusetts and the Candy Technologists of Boston. He enjoyed bird watching and music. Survivors include his wife, Helen Connolly McAuliffe '53, four children, including Robert '76 and Mark '79, and five grandchildren, including Meghan Moynihan '09.
Annette Irons George '55
Annette Irons George '55, Sept. 3, 2010, in Ipswich, Mass., at 75. An active community member, she served on the school committee, was director of youth services, and was instrumental in creating a drop-in center for teens. She was a seamstress and a knitter and collected antiques. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, William, three daughters, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two siblings.
Peter G. Bridge '58
Peter G. Bridge '58, Aug. 24, 2010, in Williston, Vt., at 80. He served with the Air Force during the Korean War and then came to Colby. He received three subsequent degrees-an M.Div. in theology, an M.S. in guidance, and a C.A.G.S. in college counseling-and worked as a pastor, teacher, coach, chaplain, professor, and dean at Kents Hill (Maine) School and Champlain (Vermont) College. He volunteered with the United Way, AARP, Planned Parenthood, and other organizations. He sang barbershop, drummed with two jazz bands, and played the washboard. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Ellen (Chase '58), two children, Lisa Rizzio and Stephen Bridge '86, three grandchildren, and two brothers.
Charles F. Goodwin '65
Charles F. Goodwin Jr. '65, Aug. 6, 2010, in Portland, Maine, at 68. He taught emergency medical training courses in Maine and was captain of the Scarborough Rescue. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, a daughter, and a brother.
Russell N. Monbleau '66
Russell N. Monbleau '66, Sept. 19, 2010, in Nashua, N.H., at 66. He earned an M.B.A. and then worked in sales, marketing, and insurance in California and New Hampshire. He belonged to two dozen environmental groups and served as chair of the Milford (N.H.) Conservation Commission for 12 years. He coached youth sports, directed local sports programs, and designed a multi-use, six-acre park in Milford, later named the Russ Monbleau Youth Athletics Field Complex. He won many awards for his work and his volunteering and was elected to the New England Babe Ruth Hall of Fame. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, three sons, 10 grandchildren, and two siblings.
Susan Hall Lund '67
Susan Hall Lund '67, June 28, 2010, in Portsmouth, N.H., at 65. A dedicated homemaker and mother, she is survived by her children, Sandra Sargisson and Robert Lund, and one granddaughter.
Valerie Fullerton McPhee '69
Valerie Fullerton McPhee '69, Aug. 8, 2010, in East Boothbay, Maine, at 63. She worked for Head Start and was homemaker and mother. She gardened and was a charter member of the Boothbay Region Botanical Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Nick, four children, seven grandchildren, her father, and two brothers.
Laurus R. Newby '73
Laurus R. Newby '73, July 30, 2010, in Great Falls, Va., at 58. He was a State Farm agent in northern Virginia and was an avid sailor and tennis player. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Breeden Newby '75, two children, and his mother.
Francine D. Carr '74
Francine D. Carr '74, July 9, 2010, in Portsmouth, Va., at 57. She worked for 15 years as an instructor and supervisor at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard before working for the United States Postal Service. She was active with her church and served as secretary for the Iron Workers Union and the Postal Workers Union. Survivors include her godson, Anthony Smith, and eight siblings.
Karen Brown Davis '76
Karen Brown Davis '76, Aug. 14, 2010, in Brainbridge Island, Wash., at 55. She earned an M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut, and, after being a stay-at-home mom, established a career in mediation training, focusing on services for children with special needs. She also worked to promote civil discourse among young people. She died after a brief illness. Survivors include her husband, Jonathan “Joth” Davis '76, three children, her parents, four siblings, and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Christopher '78 and Janet McMahon Davis '79.
Scott K. Drown '78
Scott K. Drown '78, June 30, 2010, in Auburn, Maine, at 54. He earned an M.S. in education from the University of Maine, taught science, and then was a principal at elementary schools in Maine. He was an elder at his church, belonged to the Leeds (Maine) Planning Board, loved dogs, and pursued gardening, tennis, and bicycling. Survivors include his wife, Grace, two daughters, his father, and three siblings.
Jon C. Swenson '79
Jon C. Swenson '79, Sept. 18, 2010, in Fairfield, Conn., at 55. He earned a master's from the University of Delaware and was a musician who played with local bands. He died from cancer. Survivors include his siblings, Anne, Paul, and Thomas, and his mother.
