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Howard O. Sweet '36
Howard O. Sweet ’36, January 1, 2006, in Nazareth, Pa., at 91. Initially a teacher, he earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star as a World War II Army captain. After service he earned master’s degrees in journalism and education from Columbia and worked as an editor for the Civic Education Service in Washington, D.C., and senior editor for Silver Burdett in New Jersey, before retiring in 1984. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Violet, four daughters, one son, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Janet G. Goodridge Sawyer '37
Janet Goodridge Sawyer ’37, February 24, 2006, in New London, N.H., at 90. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in New London and an ardent bridge player. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Richard S. Sawyer ’35, a daughter, two grandchildren, and a sister.
Alfred W. Beerbaum '38
Alfred W. Beerbaum ’38, April 25, 2006, in Petaluma, Calif., at 91. He earned his master’s from the University of North Carolina in 1940 and his doctorate from NYU in 1950. He served in the Army in World War II, taught at universities in the United States, and worked at Department of Defense schools in his native Germany.
Charles A. Macgregor '38
Charles A. Macgregor ’38, April 21, 2006, in Greenfield, Mass., at 89. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1942 and began surgical training before becoming a medical officer in World War II. In 1955 he became a general surgeon until his retirement in 1981. Volunteer, author, board member, and tree farmer, he died one week after his wife of 62 years, “Tucker.” His sons, Charles Jr. ’73 and Douglas, daughters Betsy Terry and Jane Collett, a sister, and seven grandchildren survive him.
John S. Pullen '38
John S. Pullen ’38, May 21, 2006, in Ellsworth, Maine, at 89. He received his law degree in 1941 from Harvard and practiced law in Maine until 1980. His served in the Army from 1942 to 1946 and again during 1951. He loved baseball and umpired high school games. Predeceased by his wife, Edna Slater ’40, his father, Horace ’11, his uncle, Varney 1899, and cousins, Stanwood ’35 and Isa Putnam Johnson ’30, he is survived by three children, Lynne Pullen Carlisle ’68, Barbara Harmon, and Donald, as well as two brothers, including Robert ’41, four grandchildren, and six nieces.
Walter B. Rideout '38
Walter B. Rideout ’38, April 8, 2006, in Madison, Wis., at 88. He earned his master’s at Harvard in 1939 then served in the Navy during World War II deciphering Japanese codes. He received his doctorate from Harvard in 1950 and taught English until 1986, first at Northwestern then at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He wrote extensively, including several books, and lectured around the world. Colby awarded him a Distinguished Educator Award in 1993. His wife, Jeanette Drisko ’39, three children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandson survive him. He was predeceased by his brother, John ’36.
Jessie W. Adams Roach '38
Jessie Adams Roach ’38, April 9, 2006, in Yarmouth, Maine, at 91. A registered nurse, she worked in hospitals in Maine. She volunteered with hospital auxiliaries and various church organizations. Predeceased by her husband, Asa ’36, and her brother, Erwin ’29, she is survived by her four children, Mary Putney, Eileen Erwin, Dennis, and Stephen, and five grandchildren.
G. Allan Brown '39
G. Allan Brown ’39, March 12, 2006, in Martinsville, Va., at 89. For 21 years he worked as a manager with American Airlines, then was appointed executive assistant for the U.S. Postal Service by President Kennedy. He retired in 1981 after 21 years. In his retirement he worked with various groups on ministry with the aging. His wife of 64 years, Priscilla, two daughters, three grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter survive him.
Paul S. Bubar '39
Paul Bubar ’39, April 13, 2006, in Manchester, N.H., at 89. After his service in the Army during World War II, he worked as a bookkeeper until he retired in 1981. Predeceased by his brother, Harley ’40, he is survived by his wife of 53 years, Alice, two sons, three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, including John Bubar ’68 and James Bubar ’72.
John W. Tarr '39
John W. Tarr ’39, February 6, 2006, in Augusta, Maine, at 88. After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he studied at the University of Pennsylvania and earned a master’s in counseling psychology from Boston University. For 30 years he worked at Maine’s Togus Veterans Affairs Medical Center, first as a counseling psychologist and later as chief of counseling and rehabilitation. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Priscilla, a daughter, and two grandsons.
John Worster '39
John Worster ’39, November 13, 2005, in West Palm Beach, Fla., at 89. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II then worked as a real estate appraiser and broker. His daughters, Caroline Henning and Jan Worster, his son, J. Ronald, ten grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren survive him.
