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Louis G. Rancourt '36
Louis G. Rancourt '36, Jan. 26, 2009, in Palm Bay, Fla., at 96. He graduated from Tufts Dental School in 1940 and became an oral surgeon, practicing in the Waterville area for 30 years. He served in the Pacific as a lieutenant in the Navy during World War II. Golf occupied his retirement, and he shot his age until he was 88. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice, and two sons, Charles G. and Allan L. Rancourt '75.
Kathryn Carson Smith '40
Kathryn Carson Smith '40, Dec. 30, 2008, in Dover, N.H., at 90. An author, poet, and historian, she earned her bachelor's in 1969 from the University of Southern Maine. She was a substitute teacher and literacy volunteer, a piano player, a genealogist, and a social and political activist. She read four newspapers a day until late in life. Survivors include her son, Edson, a sister, two grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.
G. Flint Taylor '40
G. Flint Taylor '40, Feb. 9, 2009, in Auburndale, Mass., at 92. He served in Europe with the Army during World War II and received a Purple Heart. He earned a master's from Boston University and then taught history, economics, and psychology at Worcester State College for 30 years, later becoming director of admissions. He earned a Ph.D. in 1958 from UConn. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Elena, three children, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Hoover R. Goffin '41
Hoover R. Goffin '41, Nov. 14, 2008, in Delray Beach, Fla., at 91. He served in the Army during World War II and earned a Victory Medal. He obtained a master's from Columbia University, and then taught history in high schools in New Jersey, New York, and Maine. Along with his wife, Ida, he raised two children. He was predeceased by his father, Herman O. Goffin '16.
Roger H. Poor '42
Roger H. Poor '42, Dec. 15, 2008, in Beverly, Mass., at 89. He was accepted to Harvard Graduate School of Business but was called to serve with the Army during World War II. He later earned a master's in education from Salem State College and taught school for 22 years. Survivors include his daughter, Elizabeth Jordan, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Raymond M. Tuller, Jr. '44
Raymond M. Tuller Jr. '44, Feb. 10, 2009, in Bradenton, Fla., at 88. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was decorated with the Belgian Croix de Guerre. He worked in business, coached football, hockey, and baseball, and was involved with local politics and civic organizations. Survivors include children Raymond III, Christine, and Jeffrey, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Helen Fieldbrave Cserepes '45
Helen Fieldbrave Cserepes '45, Aug. 28, 2008, in Menlo Park, Calif., at 86. A social worker, she worked at a Red Cross station hospital aiding returning World War II soldiers. She later worked for 25 years as an assistant credit manager for Sears. In retirement she volunteered helping seniors at the Little House in Menlo Park. Survivors include her brother, Theodore, and two nieces.
Florence Thompson Ward '45
Florence Thompson Ward '45, Feb. 21, 2009, in Burnt Hills, N.Y., at 85. She worked as a social worker, teacher, and librarian in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. She owned and operated Burnt Owl Arts and Crafts for 25 years in Burnt Hills, was a literacy volunteer, and enjoyed tai chi. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Ward Wheeler, and two grandchildren.
Robert Singer '46
Robert Singer '46, Jan. 15, 2009, in Warren, R.I., at 85. He served in the Army during World War II and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He owned Hillhouse, Ltd., a men's clothing store in Providence, R.I., for more than 50 years. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Harriet Glashow Singer '46, three children, four grandchildren, and two brothers.
Annette Hall Carpenter '47
Annette Hall Carpenter '47, Feb. 4, 2009, in Scotch Plains, N.J., at 82. She earned an M.S.W. from Catholic University and for more than 20 years was a caseworker for Plainfield, N.J., retiring as director of welfare for the city. Survivors include four children, Annette Freedman, Cynthia Jefferson, Lori Bembry, and Wayne Carpenter, five grandchildren, and two brothers.
Raymond F. Kozen, Jr. '47
Raymond F. Kozen Jr. '47, Feb. 5, 2009, in Augusta, Maine, at 89. He served in the Air Force with the Air Transport Command during World War II. He worked in administrative roles for manufacturing companies in Maine, retiring in 1984, and belonged to the Rotary Club for 54 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary Campbell Kozen '47, a son, a sister, and three grandsons, including Alexander C. Kozen '06.
