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Loouis M. Patterson, Jr. '51
Louis M. Patterson Jr. '51, Jan. 2, 2010, in Portland, Maine, at 86. He served on Army medical trains during World War II and then returned to graduate from Colby. He worked as a credit manager for Duro Test Corporation, savored the arts while living in New York City, and retired in Maine. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, a daughter, two grandchildren, and a sister
John W. Pettengill '51
John W. Pettengill '51, Feb. 2, 2010, in Indianapolis, Ind., at 80. He was awarded a Bronze Star for his Army service during the Korean War. He later earned a master's in English from Columbia. He worked in sales, served as president of Indianapolis's Sertoma Club, loved to sail, and was an avid reader of nonfiction. Survivors include his wife, Marian, three sons, and three grandchildren.
F. Brittain Kennedy, Jr. '52
F. Brittain Kennedy Jr. '52, Jan. 20, 2010, in Highlands Ranch, Colo., at 80. He served with the Army during the 1950s and then became an investment banker who owned his own company. Survivors include his wife, Betty, five children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandsons.
Robert E. Ardiff '54
Robert E. Ardiff '54, Dec. 16, 2009, in Worcester, Mass., at 77. He earned his bachelor's from Clark University and then worked for New England Telephone Company (now Verizon) for 35 years. He loved classical music and played the piano and organ. Survivors include his wife, Ellen, six children, two sisters, including Nancy Ardiff Boulter '50, 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
George Foster Barry '54
George Foster Barry '54, Dec. 4, 2009, in Arlington, Texas, at 77. He was a U.S. Navy captain. Survivors include his children, Linda Bennet, Carolyn Lytle, and John Barry, three grandchildren, and a brother, Clarence Wilson Barry '46.
Robert B. Parker '54
Robert B. Parker '54, Jan. 18, 2010, in Cambridge, Mass., at 77. He served in the Army during the Korean War and then worked a variety of jobs until he earned a Ph.D. from Boston University in 1970. While teaching at Northeastern he began writing mystery novels, writing 37 of his Spenser novels and publishing 65 books in total over 37 years. His books spawned TV and film adaptations. Predeceased by his father, Carroll S. Parker '26, he is survived by his wife, Joan Hall Parker '54, and two sons.
Nancy Ives Quinlan '54
Nancy Ives Quinlan '54, Jan. 2, 2010, in Oviedo, Fla., at 76. She was a devoted homemaker and a mother who supported Boston sports teams. She was predeceased by her brothers, John H. Ives '49 and Frederic C. Ives '52, and survived by her children, Anne Smith, Joan DeMattos, Sally Quinlan, and Jane Babineau, and six grandchildren.
Allen D. MacLean '57
Allen D. MacLean '57, Jan. 30, 2010, in Jackson Heights, N.Y., at 74. He earned two master's degrees and became an ordained minister in 1960. He served in churches in Massachusetts and New York and was proud to serve multiracial, urban congregations. He also volunteered as a tutor for ESL students. He traveled extensively, spoke Spanish fluently, and loved playing the piano. Survivors include his sister, Susan Herron, nieces, and nephews.
Robert E. Otis '60
Robert E. Otis '60, Aug. 24, 2009, in Ludington, Mich., at 71. After serving in the Army, he earned a bachelor's from Fairleigh Dickinson and then worked as an employee relations manager. Along with his wife, Barbara McGregor Otis '61, he raised three children.
Marijane Eaton Fall '62
Marijane Eaton Fall '62, Feb. 5, 2010, in Hollis, Maine, at 69. She earned a master's and a doctorate in counselor education and built a career teaching and counseling in schools throughout Maine. In 2007 she retired as full professor from the University of Southern Maine. She was a Teacher of the Year in the UMaine system. A prolific researcher and author, she was a national expert on play therapy. She painted watercolors and played bridge. She died in a car accident. Survivors include her father, two sisters, three children, including Gretchen Fall '89, two grandchildren, and two cats.
Joan Phillipps Thompson '64
Joan Phillipps Thompson '64, March 12, 2010, in Marblehead, Mass., at 67. As a stay-at-home mom, she wrote eight books for young adults, including Marblehead and Parker's Island. She was a member of the Marblehead Democratic Town Committee and a delegate to several Democratic State Conventions. She played the guitar and piano, loved books, played tennis, gardened, and enjoyed cooking. She died of brain cancer. Survivors include her husband, Stephen Thompson '63, two sons, four grandchildren, and her sister, Brenda Phillipps Gibbons '62.
Karen Jaffe Brown '65
Karen Jaffe Brown '65, Jan. 3, 2010, in Zanesville, Ohio, at 66. She earned a master's in Spanish and taught Spanish at the university and public school levels in Wisconsin and Ohio until 2006. She also served as manager of the Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra and was active with community and social justice causes. Survivors include her husband, Russell, two children, two grandchildren, and a sister.
