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Hilary Morton Shontz '80
Hilary Morton Shontz '80, July 7, 2010, in New York, N.Y., at 52. She worked as an executive recruiter and as an event planner for a period, then became a stay-at-home mother. Survivors include her husband, David, two sons, three sisters, and her parents.
Guito Joseph '04
Guito Joseph '04, Sept. 20, 2010, in Houston, Texas, at 30. He was a personal banker for JPMorgan Chase in Houston. He had a heart condition since birth and was working out in a gym when he collapsed and died. Survivors include his wife, Yoana, a daughter, his parents, and five siblings.
Jean Bundy
Jean D. Bundy, March 15, 2010, in Providence, R.I., at 85. A specialist in French literature who was educated at the University of Washington, Washington State, and the University of Wisconsin, Professor Bundy taught at Colby from 1963 to 1990 and was the chair of the Department of Modern Languages. Survivors include his children, Alison, Lanham, Chris, and Nick.
Ethel MacDougall Alemian '31
Ethel MacDougall Alemian '31, Jan. 7, 2010, in Orleans, Mass., at 100. A high school English teacher in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, she loved Shakespeare, crossword puzzles, and political discussions. She rooted for the Red Sox, listened to NPR, and in her final 10 years read War and Peace yearly. Survivors include her sister, Beatrice Juskalian, and three stepchildren.
Franklin Norvish '34
Franklin Norvish '34, Jan. 3, 2010, in Waterville, Maine, at 98. In 1936 he earned a master's from Yale and began a 40-year career at Northeastern University. He chaired the English department, published two textbooks, and advised the debating teams. He worked as a special agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps during World War II and earned a Bronze Star. He belonged to the Masons and the American Legion, loved to golf, and enjoyed saltwater fishing. He served for more than 60 years as a Colby class agent and was awarded a Colby Brick in 1980 and the Ernest C. Marriner Distinguished Service Award in 2009. Survivors include his son, Philip, a cousin, and four sisters-in-law.
Dorothy Gould Rhoades '36
Dorothy Gould Rhoades '36, Nov. 22, 2009, in Claremont, Calif., at 95. She taught high school French and in 1969 earned a master's in French from Claremont Graduate School. She was a Girl Scout leader, P.T.A. president, and Sunday school teacher. She was predeceased by her mother, Florence King Gould 1908, and her husband, Rev. Dr. Donald H. Rhoades '33, with whom she raised two children. She is survived by two sisters, Marjorie Gould Shuman '37 and Ruth Gould Stebbins '40.
Edward S. Boulos, Jr. '39
Edward S. Boulos Jr. '39, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, at 92. He served as a dive-bomber pilot for the Marine Corps during World War II. He was president of several companies, including the E.S. Boulos Co., Coastal Industries, and the EFCC Power Group, and he served on boards for organizations such as Mercy Hospital, Key Bank, and the Nuclear Waste Authority. Survivors include his children, Edward S. III, Joseph '68, Margaret '71, Catherine, Dorothy Ricker, and Gregory, 10 grandchildren, and three siblings.
James R. Cochrane '40
James R. Cochrane '40, Dec. 19, 2009, in Newington, N.H., at 92. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a sales manager and businessman who purchased Seiler Corporation, a food service management company. He served on the board of Kents Hill School in Maine and was active in his community. Survivors include his wife, Hilda, two children, two grandchildren, including Casey Piche '98, a great-granddaughter, and a sister.
Allan R. Knight '41
Allan R. Knight '41, Jan. 18, 2010, in Portland, Maine, at 90. He served as a bombardier in the Air Force during World War II, studied engineering, and worked for Honeywell and J.P. Salamini designing electrical systems. He loved sailing and built a 25-foot yawl sailboat in his backyard. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Norma, a son, a daughter and son-in-law, Richard '74 and Elizabeth Knight Warn '76, and two granddaughters.
Burton L. Linscott '42
Burton L. Linscott '42, Jan. 13, 2010, in Kaimuki, Hawaii, at 96. He earned master's degrees from General Theological Seminary and from the University of Hawaii. He came to Hawaii on a hospital ship during World War II and was pastor of Epiphany Church in Honolulu for 38 years. For years he sent postcards to homebound and elderly people, and he sent age-appropriate books to 96 island children who did not have a grandfather. Survivors include his children, John and Betty Hardaway, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
William E. Tucker '42
William E. Tucker '42, Jan. 20, 2010, in Essex, Conn., at 89. He served with the Navy as a commanding officer during World War II and then continued with the Navy reserves after his discharge. In 1955 he co-founded Fortune Plastics, Inc., which he ran until his retirement in 1987. He was active with the Old Saybrook (Conn.) community and supported many local projects. Predeceased by his wife, Ruby Lott Tucker '43, he is survived by his children, Susan Tucker Creef, Deborah Tucker Grass '69, and William E. Tucker Jr., 10 grandchildren, including Stephanie Sharples Sulzbach '99 and Scott Tucker '02, and five great-grandchildren.
Charles E. Lawrence '43
Charles E. Lawrence '43, Jan. 17, 2010, in Nashua, N.H., at 91. He joined the Navy during World War II and served until 1953. He then worked in civil service with the Air Force and the Veterans Administration. He loved to play horseshoes and was a Mason for more than 60 years. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Pauline, two children, three grandsons, and two great-grandchildren.