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Helen Knox Elliott '48
Helen Knox Elliott '48, Aug. 8, 2009, in Burlington, Mass., at 82. She taught high school English for several years and enjoyed her retirement in North Carolina. She and her husband, Charles, raised one son.
Melzine McCaslin Pierce '48
Melzine McCaslin Pierce '48, March 30, 2009, in Newagen, Maine, at 83. She taught Latin and English at high schools in Maine, was the librarian at Morse High School in Bath, Maine, for 20 years, and earned an M.L.S. from the University of Maine in 1973. She was predeceased by her husband, Douglas.
John Stewart Thurston '49
John Stewart Thurston '49, Sept. 25, 2009, in Bangor, Maine, at 88. He was a signalman for the U.S. Navy during World War II, after which he earned a master's from the University of Maine. He taught English at Caribou (Maine) High School for 15 years and then was the assistant principal for 22 years. In his retirement he enjoyed fishing and walking his dog. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Greta, two children, five grandchildren, including Kristy T. Thurston '03, and a great-grandson.
Charles E. Garland '50
Charles E. Garland '50, Sept. 3, 2009, in Wilmington, Del., at 83. He served with the Navy during World War II, and then he came to Colby. He earned a master's in chemistry from the University of New Hampshire and was a research chemist with DuPont for 35 years. His interests included ballroom and square dancing, woodworking, and genealogy. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Marilyn, a daughter, three grandchildren, and a great-grandson.
J. Allen Torrey '51
J. Allen Torrey '51, Oct. 20, 2009, in Scarborough, Maine, at 80. He was an investor who, along with his wife, established the Margaret Torrey Crain '82 Scholarship Fund at Colby. Predeceased by his daughter, Margaret Torrey Crain '82, he is survived by his wife, Helen “Sistie,” two daughters, and six grandchildren, including Torrey Kulow '05.
Judith Holtz Levow '55
Judith Holtz Levow '55, Nov. 30, 2009, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., at 76. She earned an M.S.W. from Boston College and established the Lexington Chapter of the Massachusetts Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. She ran her own interior design business and was active with the Florida State Democratic Party. She was predeceased by her husband, Barry Levow '54, her brother, Gerald Holtz '52, and her niece, Keren Holtz '83. Survivors include her children, Faye and Larry, her sister, Gale Holtz Hartstein '61, four grandchildren, and nieces and nephews including Andrew H. Holtz '82.
Louis V. Zambello, Jr. '55
Louis V. Zambello Jr. '55, Oct. 30, 2009, in Scarborough, Maine, at 76. He served in the Air Force after college and then established a career in sales and sales management, retiring as senior vice president for the Reebok companies. He served on the board of the Damariscotta (Maine) Lake Watershed Association, supported the Casco Bay YMCA's Adaptive Services, and raised funds for the Sudanese group Aserela. He skied, golfed, and supported Boston sports teams. He established a scholarship fund at Colby for Maine students, was honored with a Colby Brick in 2000, and was named 2008 C Club Person of the Year. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Kathleen McConaughy Zambello '56, three children, six grandchildren, and two sisters.
Alden C. Belcher '59
Alden C. Belcher '59, Sept. 20, 2009, in Calais, Vt., at 72. He was a pilot for the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command and later was an official with the Federal Aviation Administration. He also earned a D.M.D. and practiced dentistry in Dexter, Maine. He sang in his church choir, traveled the world, and loved to hunt, fish, and camp in Maine. Survivors include his companion, June Morse, two children, his sister, Prudence Belcher Shuler '53, six grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Erla Cleaves Davis '59
Erla Cleaves Davis '59, Nov. 3, 2009, in South Portland, Maine, at 71. A social worker in New York City and Maine, she earned an M.S.W. in 1989 from Toronto University and worked in the cardiac care unit of Maine Medical Center. She was a member of the vestry and chairperson of outreach at her church. Predeceased by her mother, Adelaide Jordan Cleaves '34, she is survived by her children, Mark and Rachel, a grandson, a brother, and a sister.
Alfred Fearing, Jr. '59
Alfred Fearing Jr. '59, Oct. 29, 2009, in Buxton, Maine, at 72. He entered the Coast Guard in 1957 and served for 23 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. He then owned and operated the Dairy Queen in South Portland, Maine. He was a life member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Thompson Fearing '59, two sons, and two grandchildren.
Joan G. Morrison '59
Joan G. Morrison '59, Nov. 13, 2009, in Exeter, N.H., at 72. She was a librarian for 38 years at Folger Shakespeare Library and was a passionate reader and traveler. She rooted for the Red Sox. Survivors include her sister, Nancy Morrison Lundin '64, two nephews, and a niece.
Arthur P. Pickman '62
Arthur P. Pickman '62, Aug. 29, 2009, in Delray Beach, Fla., at 68. He earned an M.B.A. from the University of Miami. He worked in insurance and marketing and was president of Cap Industries, a computer hardware company. He played golf and served on the board for a Jewish community center. He and his wife, Claire, raised two daughters.
