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Helen Moore Phillips '48
Aug. 28, 2017, in Walpole, Mass., at 91. An administrator and teacher, she spent 52 years at Mount Ida College-40 as a business teacher, three as an overseer, and nine as a trustee-became director of its business college, and coauthored a textbook on technical typewriting. She earned a master's in education in 1960 and a CAGS in 1969, both from Boston University, and an honorary doctor of laws degree from Mount Ida in 2004. She was active in professional business organizations and with her church. She was an avid traveler with her husband of 65 years, Russell S. Phillips ’49, who predeceased her.
Beverly Barnett Ammann '49
Sept. 11, 2017, in Ocean Pines, Md., at 90. In addition to raising her children, she was a social worker in numerous settings, retiring from the Egenolf Early Childhood Center in Elizabeth, N.J. A volunteer with her church and civic organizations, she also played the cello in various music groups throughout her life. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Charles Ammann, three children, five granddaughters, and four great-grandchildren.
Barbara Van Every Bosworth '49
Jan. 29, 2016, in Margate, Fla., at 88. She worked for a period as a lab technician and then turned her attention to her home and family while teaching at a nursery school. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and reading. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Earl Bosworth ’49, and two daughters.
Lynwood P. Harriman '49
Nov. 21, 2017, in New Bedford, Mass., at 90. He served with the Navy during World War II before earning a master’s in education from the University of Maine. His career included roles as high school principal in Maine and superintendent of schools in Maine and in Fairhaven, Mass. He served in leadership roles in numerous educational associations and belonged to even more fraternal organizations. Predeceased by his wife, Donna Elliott Harriman ’48, and his son Peter B. Harriman ’73, he is survived by two children, seven grandchildren, six great-grandsons, and a brother.
Newton V. Bates '50
Oct. 3, 2017, in Vineland, N.J., at 90. Following an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy after World War II, he graduated from Colby and then established a retail career with the F.W. Woolworth Company. He worked in locations throughout the Northeast and retired in 1992 as a store manager. A faithful member of the Baptist church in Vineland, he also enjoyed vacationing in Vermont and New Hampshire. Predeceased by his father, Rev. Raymond Bates, Class of 1922, he is survived by his wife, Carolyn, two siblings, including Phyllis Bates Sewell ’54, six children, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Albert L. Bernier '50
Dec. 3, 2017, in Waterville, Maine, at 95. His undergraduate career at Colby was interrupted by service with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He earned a law degree in 1953 from Yale University and practiced law in Waterville in a firm that eventually became Marden, Dubord, Bernier, Chandler, & Stevens. His political involvement included time as a city councilman, a state representative, a city solicitor, and mayor of Waterville. He was also involved in civic organizations such as his church, the library, and Mid-Maine Medical Center. A family man, he shared his love of the outdoors with those closest to him. Predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Shirley Fellows Bernier ’49, he is survived by seven children, including Michelle Bernier Hatch ’75 and husband Roger Hatch ’75, David Bernier ’79, and Meg Bernier Boyd ’81, 17 grandchildren, including Rachel Hatch ’05 and Katie Bernier ’20, six great-grandchildren, and two sisters.
Elizabeth Jacobs Christopoulos '50
Nov. 2, 2017, in Sun City Center, Fla., at 88. She completed nurses training at Maine General Hospital and practiced nursing in hospitals, emergency rooms, a doctor's office, and an elementary school in Naples, Italy. She took her role as an Air Force wife seriously, supporting young Air Force wives and military traditions. A singer, she belonged to the Sweet Adelines in Florida and internationally, performing on a tour through Italy. She was also known as a generous hostess, avid reader, traveler, bridge partner, seamstress, and cook. Predeceased by her father, Robert L. Jacobs Sr. ’24, and her brothers, Robert L. Jacobs Jr. ’49 and Donald M. Jacobs ’50, she is survived by two daughters, seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Charlotte Crandall Graves '50
Sept. 24, 2017, in Ware, Mass., at 88. While raising her daughters and tending her home, she belonged to Ware’s camera club, hospital auxiliary, and social science club. She also established a local chapter of Operation Friendship-a youth exchange program-and initiated a longstanding story hour for children at a library, where she was the first woman on its board of directors and served as treasurer for more than 30 years. Her four daughters, a granddaughter, and a brother survive her.
Beverly Deschenes Libby '50
Dec. 3, 2017, in South Portland, Maine, at 89. Bev completed her nursing degree in 1952 after training at Maine General Hospital in Portland, where she was a nursing instructor for the next five years. She then went into education and taught high school in Scarborough and Portland, where she also coached the swim team to three state championships. Physically active, she played tennis, swam in the ocean, and was a Nastar (NAtional STAndard Race) recreational ski racing national champion. Survivors include her son, Ken, and three grandchildren.
Robert A. Marden '50
Oct. 29, 2017, in Waterville, Maine, at 90. He joined the U.S. Navy in high school and became an aerial gunner and aviation radioman. He earned a law degree from Boston University in 1951, then returned to Waterville and joined his dad in his law firm, which later became Marden, Dubord, Bernier, & Stevens, where he practiced throughout his career. He served on the Waterville City Council, was county attorney, and was president of the Maine State Senate as part of his two terms as state senator. He was active with civic groups, including the Maine Bar Association and the Boy Scouts, and he served on numerous local boards, including Thayer Hospital and Waterville Savings Bank. He was a Colby trustee from 1974 to 1993, when he was named trustee emeritus. Skiing, boating, and music brought him much pleasure. He played with the Al Corey Band and represented Maine playing at the New York and Montreal World Fairs. Predeceased by his father, the Honorable H.C. Marden ’21, LL.D. ’64, he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley “Scoop” Marshall Marden ’49, four children, including Sharon Marden Johnson ’76, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three siblings, including Roberta Marden Alden ’47.
Patricia Root Wheeler '50
Oct. 27, 2017, in Jaffrey, N.H., at 89. The teaching certificates she earned from Boston University and Tufts supported her long teaching career. She taught kindergarten in Boston and in Swanzey, N.H., then opened The Sand Box preschool in Jaffrey, where she taught for more than 40 years. She taught Sunday school at her church, was a Girl Scout leader, and served on the school board activities, along with teaching, that earned her the honor of Jaffrey’s Citizen of the Year in 2001. Hiking, skiing, playing tennis and bridge, and playing the piano, accordion, and steel drums filled her leisure time. Survivors include six children, 28 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.
