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John Jubinsky '56
Aug. 4, 2017, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at 83. He earned a law degree from the University of Chicago in 1959 and then moved to Hawaii, where he served briefly in the Army before beginning his law career at Ashford & Wriston, eventually rising to partner. In 2009 Honolulu Magazine recognized him as lawyer of the year for real estate law. He was also an avid golfer, wine lover, foodie, history buff, philanthropist, and champion of education. His wife of 50 years, Teresita, two children, and two grandchildren survive him.
Ronald C. Sandborg '56
Nov. 8, 2017, in Eau Claire, Wis., at 84. An athlete since high school, he was an exercise and athletics enthusiast. Daily runs, bicycling, paddleball, and handball were his passions - he tried unsuccessfully to master golf. His 40-year professional career was spent selling paper for International Paper. He also traveled extensively in Europe, South America, and Mexico. Survivors include his three children, four grandchildren, and a sister.
Sally Dixon Hartin '57
Aug. 17, 2017, in Centerville, Mass., at 81. A wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, she dedicated herself to family while enjoying playing bridge and tennis. She worked for 10 years as a realtor and was a member of her church. Survivors include her five children, 18 grandchildren, and a brother.
David H. Mills '57
Aug. 22, 2017, in Waterville, Maine, at 82. As a Colby student, he won Woodrow Wilson and Danforth Fellowships to pursue graduate study at the University of Illinois and Harvard University, where he spent six years acting and directing plays. He spent the next 15 years in Rome, Italy, working as a professional theater and film actor, writing dialogue, and translating more than 125 films from seven different languages into English. He joined Colby’s English Department in 1984 and taught English, public speaking, Italian, and debate for more than 30 years. He was the faculty advisor to Colby’s debate team, which often performed well in highly competitive regional debate tournaments, and, as a lifelong student of the art of pedagogy, established the Center for Teaching at Colby. For 32 years he hosted past and present students at his home for dinners and bridge, sharing his love of cooking, classical music, art, and languages with the legions of students who survive him.
Peter D. Rigero '57
Dec. 6, 2017, in West Boylston, Mass., at 84. He earned a law degree from Boston College in 1962 and practiced law in Boston for seven years. A career as a clerk followed, including jobs as assistant clerk and remand clerk, until he was appointed clerk magistrate to the Uxbridge District Court in 1975, a position he held for 31 years. He belonged to the UNICO Club of Worcester, was a lifelong member of his Catholic church, and enjoyed gardening and European travel. Survivors include a brother, nieces, and nephews.
Diane Powers Behlke '59
July 4, 2017, in Manchester, Conn., at 79. While raising her children, she had a career in retail clothing, working and managing two different shops. As an expert gardener, she was involved with local gardening clubs and had her home featured on garden tours. She served as president for the Highland Park School PTA and was involved with a swim and tennis club. Survivors include her husband, Roy Behlke, two children, four grandchildren, and two siblings.
John V. Gibson '59
Dec. 28, 2017, in Vero Beach, Fla., at 82. He established a career in banking with Chase Manhattan Bank, traveling extensively worldwide and retiring after 25 years as a vice president. Deep-sea fishing and golfing were his favorite pastimes. Two sons, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren survive him.
David H. Lawrence '59
Oct. 23, 2017, in Connecticut at 79. A science teacher, he taught for eight years in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. He later enjoyed a 23-year career as a vice principal and principal with Hartford public schools, where he was an advocate for the prevention of high school dropouts. He loved to sing and perform in theatrical productions, he was active in his church and its youth fellowship, and he savored skiing and hiking. Survivors include four children, two step-daughters, six grandchildren, and a sister, Karen Lawrence Haskell ’67.
Wendy McWilliam Denneen '60
Nov. 2, 2017, in Fremont, N.H., at 79. A master’s of education, earned in 1961 from Boston University, propelled her into a 20-plus-year education career, teaching middle schoolers in Massachusetts, Delaware, and New Hampshire. She volunteered in her community and was a trustee at Nesmith Library in Windham, N.H., while also enjoying travel - especially cruising - reading, and bargain hunting. Predeceased by her husband, George Denneen Jr. ’58, she is survived by two children, four grandsons, and two siblings.
Andrew L. Sheldon '60
Nov. 25, 2017, in Tallahassee, Fla., at 79. He earned a doctorate in zoology from Cornell University, conducted research, and then began a career as a professor at the University of Montana, where he chaired the zoology department 1979-82 and was director of the Wildlife Biology Program 1990-93. He received the University of Montana Distinguished Teaching Award and Career Achievement Award from the Montana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society in 2003, the same year he became professor emeritus. His research on the stonefly led to the discovery of new species, six of which bear his name. He was a skilled hunter and fisherman who enjoyed canoeing. His wife, Linda, two sons, two stepdaughters, two grandchildren, and two siblings survive him.
A. Lawrence Barr '63
Oct. 29, 2017, in Francestown, N.H., at 81. After graduating from Colby, he spent six years in the Army stationed in Germany. He returned to the U.S. and began a teaching career, first in Englewood, N.J., and then for 16 years in Peterborough, N.H. He left teaching in 1986 and started a career in real estate in New Hampshire. He served on numerous real estate committees and in civic organizations. He was also executive director for the national chapter of Kappa Delta Rho representing KDR alumni. Survivors include his wife, Carol, two twin daughters, a niece, and three grandchildren.
