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Edna Slater Pullen '40
Edna Slater Pullen ’40, April 1, 2006, in Ellsworth, Maine, at 87. In addition to raising her family, she taught English at Ellsworth High School from 1961 to 1971. She involved herself in many church and community organizations and she loved bridge and golf. Her husband of 63 years, John ’38 died the following month; her daughters Lynn Carlisle ’68 and Barbara Harmon, a son, Donald, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren survive her.
Marion Mc Ardle Burnham '41
Marion Mc Ardle Burnham ’41, May 11, 2006, in Waterville, Maine, at 84. A pioneer in Waterville, she led the first Girl Scout troops and directed the first program for seniors. She worked for the YMCA and volunteered with many health organizations. Predeceased by her husband, Paul ’41, she is survived by her son, Paul Jr., her daughter, Susan Angell, a daughter-in-law, Nancy Newell Burnham ’65, four grandchildren, including, Kimberly Burnham Nashed ’86, two nieces, and seven great-grandchildren.
Edwin A. Toolis '41
Edwin A. Toolis ’41, December 6, 2005, in Modesto, Calif., at 88. He established his career in industry, holding administrative positions in finance, manufacturing, and operations. His wife, Violet, survives him.
Robinson D. Burbank '42
Robinson D. Burbank ’42, February 9, 2006, in Summit, N.J., at 84. A scientist, he worked during World War II on the Manhattan Project at MIT, where he earned his doctorate in 1950. He worked at Bell Laboratories as a physicist until he retired in 1986. An avid skier, he was also a patron of the arts. He is survived by his son, Paul, and daughter, Claudia, his cousins, Nancy Burbank Allured ’47 and Ellen B. Haweeli ’69, and two granddaughters. His mother, Hazel Robinson Burbank ’17, predeceased him.
Elizabeth Tupper Nichols '43
Elizabeth Tupper Nichols ’43, June 30, 2006, in Augusta, Maine, at 84. A devoted wife and mother, she was a beautician in Augusta, Maine, for many years. Her husband, Herman “Red,” four daughters, three granddaughters, and two great-grandchildren survive her.
Geraldine Fennessy Parker '43
Geraldine Fennessy Parker ’43, February 7, 2006, in Bradenton, Fla., at 84. After raising her family she taught second and third grade for 10 years, retiring in 1982. She earned her master’s in education from Temple University in 1978. She was a member of the Women’s Club of Erdenheim for 54 years. Predeceased by her uncle, Robert E. Sullivan ’19, she is survived by her husband, George A. Parker. Jr. ’42, two sons, including David B. Parker ’68, a daughter, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
E. Joy Paddison Cook '44
E. Joy Paddison Cook ’44, January 27, 2006, in Schroon Lake, N.Y., at 83. She pursued graduate work at Columbia and worked in public relations and as a real estate broker, once being named Real Estate Sales Associate of the Year for her Maryland county. A member of the Adirondack Art Association, she enjoyed exhibiting her watercolors. She had three sons, John and Timothy Gardner and Dennis Regan, and several grandchildren.
Hyman L. Hillson '44
Hyman L. Hillson ’44, November 2, 2005, in Sarasota, Fla., at 85. Drafted in World War II, he served as an Air Force B-17 mechanic in England. He worked in the men’s garment industry and was proud of his Jewish heritage. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara, four children, and three grandchildren.
Priscilla Tallman Miller '44
Priscilla Tallman Miller ’44, November 11, 2005, in Rhode Island at 83. After receiving her master’s in 1949 from Boston University, she worked as a social worker, mostly in hospitals. She worked for 25 years for the Connecticut State Health Department.
Evelyn Gates Moriarty '44
Evelyn Gates Moriarty ’44, February 23, 2006, in Westwood, Mass., at 84. A high school bookkeeper for 15 years, she actively volunteered with hospitals and her church. In 1989 she and her husband received a Colby Brick Award. She is survived by her sons, Richard ’68 and David, her daughter and son-in-law Cheryl ’70 and George L. Higgins III ’69, her daughter Kathy Silverman, her sister, and 10 grandchildren including Jennifer A. Higgins ’97. Her husband, James W. ’43, father, Gordon Gates ’19, and mother, Helen Baldwin Gates ’19 predeceased her.
Robert W. Sillen '44
Robert W. Sillen ’44, November 14, 2005, in Belmont, Mass., at 83. His passion for libraries led him to a long career as a library cataloger and administrator. He earned a bachelor’s in library science from Simmons College in 1946 and a master’s in English from Westfield State College in 1973. He served as trustee for the Quincy, Mass., Historical Society and he loved cats. He is survived by his niece, Martha S. Mugar.
