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Robert T. Moulton Jr. '63
Sept. 1, 2017, in Salem, Mass., at 77. A reader and American historian, he earned an M.L.S. degree from the University of Rhode Island and worked for historical library institutions in Massachusetts. Three siblings and five nieces and nephews survive him.
Neil B. Clipsham '65
July 13, 2017, in North Wales, Pa., at 76. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard, where he served for two years. His professional career focused on sales at various engineering firms. Woodworking, gardening, and model trains were his sources of relaxation. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jean Hoffmann Clipsham ’66, two sons, two grandchildren, and a sister.
Norman E. Phillips Jr. '66
Sept. 20, 2017, at 73. A standout athlete, he was signed by the Boston Red Sox in 1966 and debuted at Yankee Stadium as a relief pitcher in 1970. He was one of a few pitchers to pitch a no-hitter at five of six levels of baseball. He was inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. After his baseball career, he was a water treatment consultant and started his own air filtering business, Nu-Air Corporation. He enjoyed golf and was a skilled woodworker. His fiancée, Barbara Page, his daughter, and his sister survive him.
H. Constance Hill '67
Dec. 12, 2017, in Massachusetts at 73. She was a freelance travel writer who lived in Europe for many years. She later switched her focus to metaphysics, leading mind/body/spirit workshops and writing books, including Wisdom from Beyond. Survivors include extended family, such as her cousin Stephen Ewing ’98.
Ross M. “Skip” Kolhonen '67
Dec. 1, 2017, in Boston, Mass., at 71. He taught school on North Haven Island, Maine, for three years after Colby before setting off for an adventurous year of worldwide travel. He settled in Salem, Mass., and in 1974 opened The Record Exchange, which became his passion. He was also an avid golfer, a committed marathoner who ran races on many continents, including Africa and Antarctica, and a 40-year season pass holder of the Boston Celtics, who honored him on their jumbotron following his death. He continued to travel extensively, and he read the New York Times to stay well-informed, contributing frequent editorials about social justice issues. Survivors include his partner, Lorraine Benoit, and two sisters.
Joanne “Jan” Weddell Magyar '71
Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Maine, at 68. A committed mother and homemaker, she was also an optician who managed eye care facilities, established her own business in 2006, and was on the board of the New York Optometric Center. She was also a dynamic volunteer, including with Colby, where she served as chair of the Alumni Council, as an overseer, and as a two-term trustee, 2001-07. She and her husband established the Magyar Family Scholarship in 1998, and in 2000 she received a Colby Brick Award for her service. Survivors include her husband, Steve Magyar ’71, their children, Elizabeth Magyar Stockwell ’98 and Paul Magyar ’00, and two grandsons.
Kathleen “Katie” A. Dunn '92
Oct. 17, 2017, in Vassalboro, Maine, at 56. An educator, traveler, and nature lover, she traversed the country planting trees, living in Northern California before returning to live in Maine. She was a chef at the Last Unicorn in Waterville before turning her focus to education. While pursuing graduate degrees, she taught at Williams Junior High for four years and then at Waterville Senior High School for 19, where she was advisor to both the school newspaper and the school’s Gay/Straight Alliance. Her husband, Ron, and her two children survive her.
Steven Gaynor '72
Nov. 5, 2017, in Coral Springs, Fla., at 67. A businessman, he turned around three financially challenged companies and started two of his own - Salem Saddlery and Gem Industries. Survivors include his wife, Dale, two daughters, two stepsons, four granddaughters, two sisters, and his mother.
William A. Miniutti '75
Aug. 17, 2017, in Scarborough, Maine, at 63. A writer and poet, passionate fan of the New England Patriots, and a friend to many, he worked various jobs through his life: steel valve sales rep, painting business owner, and live-in caretaker for his father. Survivors include nine siblings, including Michael Miniutti ’72, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert S. Nicoll '78
May 8, 2017, in Bath, Maine, at 66. Survivors include his wife, Kim Odell, a son, and two brothers.
Rhonda Htoo '79
Aug. 31, 2017, in Boston, Mass., at 60. An artist and traveler, she established a career in information technology and served as project manager at Northeastern University and Harvard Business School. She earned an M.B.A. from Northeastern in 1999 and was a certified project manager. She excelled in various artistic mediums, embraced world music, traveled extensively, enjoyed cooking and hosting dinners, and was active in supporting the Jimmy Fund Walk for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Thoracic Center. She died from the cancers with which she lived her adult life. Survivors include her husband, John O’Connell, her parents, and three sisters.
James E. Stuart '91
Oct. 9, 2017, in Hinesburg, Vt., at 48. A programmer, manager, and systems and network administrator, he earned a master’s in computer science from the University of Vermont in 1994 and worked for Burpee.com, Qvault, and Middlebury College, where he was associate vice president for information technology at the time of his unexpected death. An animal lover, he served on the board of Homeward Bound, Addison County’s humane society, for 12 years, much of it as president. His parents, Carol and Jim, and a sister survive him.
