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Lee F. Brackett '31, June 9, 1999, in Farmington, Maine, at 90. During World War II he served as a Navy intelligence officer. For many years he was a federal game warden with the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Barbara Merrick Brackett '33, a son and daughter, nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Jerome G. Daviau '31, June 14, 1999, in Berlin, Conn., at 90. For 40 years he practiced law in Waterville, Maine, which he served as city solicitor. He also wrote Maine's Life Blood, a pioneer attack on industrial pollution and the destruction of Maine's fisheries. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, his son, Robert Daviau '68, a daughter, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Walter B. Lovett '31, January 29, 1999, in Port Orange, Fla., at 92. After retirement in 1974 he moved from New Hampshire to Florida. His wife, Lucille Cunningham Lovett '32, predeceased him. Survivors include his son, Walter B. Lovett Jr.
Marion Morrell Nickels '32, March 31, 1999, in Portland, Maine, at 88. She is survived by her son, Charles Nickels.
Hildred Nelson Wentworth '32, March 8, 1999, in Millinocket, Maine, at 88. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and salutatorian of her class, she taught English at Lawrence High School in Fairfield, Maine, and at Stearns High School in Millinocket. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, George, three sons, a sister and four grandchildren.
Dorris Moore Cox '33, February 23, 1999, in Sebring, Fla., at 87. After teaching high school English for several years, she worked for The Reader's Digest Corporation, and she filled her later years with travel. Survivors include her two daughters, Lee Cox Graham '69 and Susan Grant, nine grandchildren, a great-grandchild and four nephews and nieces.
Walter L. Dignam '33, May 6, 1999, in Winchester, Mass., at 87. He concluded a 42-year career with New England Telephone as vice president of personnel. He also was active in many community organizations. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Grace, his daughters, Judith Dignam '60, Joyce Dignam Flynn '62, Joan Dignam Schmaltz '63 and Janice Dignam Stabile '72, his sisters, Mary Dignam Murphy '31, Ellen Dignam Downing '35 and Alice Dignam Grady '38, and a granddaughter, Heide Schmaltz Lasher '87.
John P. Sherden '33, March 23, 1999, in Monterey, Calif., at 87. He served as deputy chief of staff for logistics at the Pentagon and in various Army ordnance corps assignments from 1931 to 1965. Later he was self-employed in investment management. He is survived by his wife, Catherine, two sons, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Barbara White Morse '34, June 1, 1999, in Springvale, Maine, at 86. Before her marriage she was a teacher at Lee Academy and at Oak Grove School. A member of many civic organizations, she also was a researcher and author of many articles on Victorian art tiles for national antiques publications. Surviving are a son, a daughter, Sally Morse Preston '63, and two granddaughters.
Laurance E. Dow '35, February 22, 1999, in Willimantic, Conn., at 85. An Army veteran of World War II, he was city manager of Belfast, Maine, commissioner of Waldo County and administrator of Waldo County General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mira, three sons, three daughters, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
