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Elizabeth Lohnes Grudin '45
Elizabeth Lohnes Grudin '45, April 9, 2009, in State College, Pa., at 87. She earned a master's in early childhood education at Columbia University and then taught kindergarten in Granville, Ohio, where she also coached the high school chess club. She was active in the Democratic party, worked to preserve the environment, and served 20 years on a local board to end poverty. Survivors include her sons, Jonathan and Thaddeus, four grandchildren, and a brother.
Donald F. Miller '55
Donald F. Miller '55, April 11, 2009, in Pompano Beach, Fla., at 76. He was an executive for Merriam-Webster, Inc., and he loved animals. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Edna Miller, two nephews, and his beagle, Lulu.
Robert R. Russo '57
Robert R. Russo '57, April 9, 2009, in Pensacola, Fla., at 74. He worked as a manager for Warner Cable (now Cox Communications) and was active with the Methodist church. Survivors include his wife, Edie, six children, 15 grandchildren, and two sisters.
John W. Parkes '64
John W. Parkes '64, March 29, 2009, in Clifton Park, N.Y., at 86. He served in the military from 1941 to 1966 and earned a World War II Victory Medal and a Bronze Star for service in Vietnam. He earned his Colby degree while stationed as part of the ROTC staff from 1960 to 1965. His second career was as a budget analyst for the New York Department of Labor. Survivors include his wife, Pauline, a daughter, two grandchildren, and a sister.
Ann Drinker Retherford '66
Ann Drinker Retherford '66, May 21, 2009, in Mystic, Conn., at 65. She earned a master's in education from Leslie College and was an elementary school teacher. Survivors include her husband, Earl, two children, six grandchildren, her mother, and a brother.
Jonathan B. Welch '68
Jonathan B. Welch '68, March 16, 2009, in Boston, Mass., at 66. He earned a master's from the University of New Hampshire and a doctorate from the University of Connecticut. He taught for 32 years at Northeastern University, where he chaired the finance department and was associate dean of the graduate school of business. He was a consultant for utility, financial services, and technology companies and taught in France, Ecuador, Ireland, and Spain. He sailed the New England coast and was active in his church. Survivors include his wife, SueEllen, three daughters, and three grandchildren.
Peter G. Gilfoy '70
Peter G. Gilfoy '70, April 3, 2009, in Sherborn, Mass., at 61. He was the third generation to run the family business, Gilfoy Distributing Company. He played tennis, golfed, and summered on Nantucket. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Donald A. '40 and Helen Brown Gilfoy '40. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Wiehl Gilfoy '71, two sons, and two sisters.
Christine Schopp Kennedy '73
Christine Schopp Kennedy '73, March 21, 2009, in Naples, Fla., at 57. She worked in publishing doing translations and later worked as a design assistant. Survivors include her husband, David.
Meredith Jewett Libby '73
Meredith Jewett Libby '73, March 30, 2009, in Buxton, Maine, at 59. She taught elementary school in Maine, enjoyed nature, and logged wood in the forests of southern Maine. Survivors include her husband, Eugene, a son, her parents, and a brother.
Susan Reilly Szum '78
Susan Reilly Szum '78, May 30, 2009, in East Walpole, Mass., at 52. She worked as an audit manager for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, retiring in 2002. She died of cancer. Survivors include her husband, John, three children, her parents, a sister, Kathryn Reilly Bolduc '81, two brothers, and cousins Karen Reilly Quirk '88 and Matthew Quinlan '10.
Michael F. Romano '81
Michael F. Romano '81, March 18, 2009, in West Hartford, Conn., at 49. He was an insurance executive for 10 years and founded the Center School for Martial Arts. An accomplished athlete, he was also an avid supporter of his children's sports teams. He died of cancer. Survivors include his mother, Ann, his wife, Leslie, four children, and a sister.
