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Carl R. Wright '47
Carl R. Wright '47, Dec. 5, 2008, in Skowhegan, Maine, at 83. He earned his law degree from Boston University and practiced law in Skowhegan for five decades. Overcoming childhood polio, he was a star athlete, the 1968 Colby C Club Person of the Year, and was inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999. He coached youth baseball, helped build Little League fields in Skowhegan, and was a trustee of Cornville (Maine) schools. He chaired Colby's Alumni Council (1964-66), was an overseer (1980-86), and was awarded a Colby Brick in 1969. Survivors include his wife, Rita, five children, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Vera Themistocles Biemann '48
Vera Themistocles Biemann '48, Sept. 10, 2008, in Alton Bay, N.H., at 81. She taught English and social studies in Massachusetts. Survivors include her husband, Klaus, two children, and four grandchildren.
Caroline Thomson Kinlaw '48
Caroline Thomson Kinlaw '48, June 15, 2008, in Seattle, Wash., at 80. She received a master's from Wright State University and was a teacher, guidance counselor, and psychologist in Dayton, Ohio, becoming director of psychological services for the Dayton Board of Education. She competed in bridge tournaments and received life master ranking in contract bridge. Survivors include her sister, Lillias Lane, two daughters, five granddaughters, two great-grandchildren, and great-niece Elizabeth T. Petit '08.
Ann Rodney Gould '49
Ann Rodney Gould '49, Nov. 4, 2008, in Burlington, Vt., at 84. A mother and homemaker, she worked for many years as a documents librarian at the University of Vermont. Predeceased by her husband, Lyman Jay Gould '48, she is survived by daughter Ellen Gould Cohen '72, son-in-law David J. Cohen '72, and son Michael Gould.
Russell A. Antell '50
Russell A. Antell '50, Oct. 30, 2008, in Fort Pierce, Fla., at 80. He served in the Navy during World War II and earned a Purple Heart. He earned a master's in education from Boston University and then taught high school math in Framingham, Mass., for 35 years. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Eva, two sons, two sisters, a brother, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Jerome E. Jackson '50
Jerome E. Jackson '50, Dec. 5, 2008, in Andover, Mass., at 84. He served in the Air Force during World War II and was awarded two Air Medals and a Victory Medal. He was an advertising model for TV and magazines and raised giant English mastiffs. At 70 he moved to the mountain pueblo of Canalejas, Mexico, to study Mayan culture and archeology. Predeceased by his sister Justine Jackson Doherty '49, he is survived by his sister Joan Cashman, nieces, and nephews.
Theodore Parker '51
Theodore Parker '51, Aug. 22, 2008, in North Easton, Mass., at 81. He joined the Navy at 17 and served in Japan during World War II, after which he came to Colby. He worked in the beverage industry and had three children.
Thomas J. Crossman, Jr. '52
Thomas J. Crossman Jr. '52, September 19, 2008, in Bourne, Mass., at 80. After mining metals and diamonds in northern Canada, he earned a master's from Framingham State. He taught biology and anatomy and physiology at Nashoba Regional High School for 26 years, serving as chair of the science department for 15 years. Predeceased by his father, Thomas '15, he is survived by wife Judy, three sons, and three grandchildren.
Elin Christenson Honsberger '52
Elin Christenson Honsberger '52, April 27, 2008, in Pensacola, Fla., at 77. While raising her children she earned her master's in education from Castleton Teacher's College. She taught elementary school and special needs classes. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter Honsberger '52, and is survived by her children, Peter Nils, Lisa, and Christopher, brother-in-law Karl Honsberger '56, cousin Nancy Anderson Pool '57, and four grandchildren.
Irwin Winer '52
Irwin Winer '52, Nov. 7, 2008, in Santa Barbara, Calif., at 80. He served in the Army in Japan at the end of World War II and graduated from Colby under the GI bill. He worked in his family's hardware store for 15 years and then taught government and economics at Marlborough (Mass.) High School for 25 years. During his retirement he tutored economics at Santa Barbara City College. Survivors include his wife, Joy, two stepchildren, a brother, and cousins, including Herbert Simon '52.
Arthur M. Tiernan '53
Arthur M. Tiernan Jr. '53, Nov. 1, 2008, in Bedford, Mass., at 79. He was drafted and served with the Army in the Korean War. He became a lawyer for the district attorney's offices in Norfolk and Suffolk counties and served on several local and state boards and committees. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Grace, six daughters, and 11 grandchildren.
