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Richard S. Waterman '58
Richard S. Waterman 58, May 10, 2006, in Southern Pines, N.C., at 76. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he worked in sales for Dow Chemical and was president of Waterstitch Company. He was an avid golfer, he loved the Atlanta Braves, and he collected and restored VW Beetles. His brother, Proctor, and three nieces, including Mary Lou Waterman Tolette 86, survive him.
Gary D. Millen '74
Gary D. Millen 74, May 5, 2006, in Freedom, N.H., at 53. A long-time high school football coach in Kennett, N.H., he died unexpectedly from a heart attack. A mentor, he led his team to several state titles. He taught social studies in Kennett for 30 years and was engaged with his community. His wife, Ann W. Beadle 76, his daughter, Meredith 03, three brothers, Wayne 73, Steve, and Paul, his mother, and one nephew survive him.
Nancy Groh Michener '77
Nancy Groh Michener 77, June 16, 2006, in Pasadena, Calif., at 51. She attended Colby for two years, then transferred to University of Connecticut, where she received a B.A. A lifetime nonsmoker, she bravely battled lung cancer for six years and was a vocal advocate for increased awareness and research funding. She was predeceased by her daughter and only child, Alison. Her husband, Stuart 76, her parents, and two brothers survive her.
Steven Young '82
Steven Young 82, April 23, 2006, in Newton Highlands, Mass., at 44. He worked in his family restaurant business. His wife, Diana Riley Young 82, two daughters, his mother, and two sisters survive him.
Christopher A. Starz '05
Christopher A. Starz 05, March 26, 2006, in Wyoming, at 22. An avid athlete, he was killed in a multi-car pileup during a blizzard in Wyoming. His talents included sled dog racing, soccer, alpine skiing, photography, creative writing, and wakeboarding, in which he represented Colby at the 2004 Collegiate National Championships. He played lead guitar and sang vocals for his band, Ditka and the Hurricanes. His mother, Georgianna, his father, Jeffrey, and step-mother, Jill, two brothers, and two sisters, survive him.
Christine Booth '26
F. Christine Booth 26, April 10, 2007, in Lawrence, Mass., at 101. A lifelong resident of Lawrence, she taught Latin and mathematics at Chelmsford (Mass.) High School for 43 years. Survivors include her cousin Eleanor King Clark 41.
Kathleen V. Poland '26
Kathleen V. Poland 26, January 6, 2007, in Weld, Maine, at 101. She taught school for 47 years in Rumford, Maine, and in the Oxford Hills school system. She was an avid reader and at the time of her death was the holder of the Livermore Falls Boston Post Cane, presented to the oldest resident of the community. She is survived by five nieces and four nephews.
Amelia M. Bliss Theriault '31
Amelia Bliss Theriault 31, March 1, 2007, in Waterville, Maine, at 97. She earned her degree from Acadia University in Canada and returned to Waterville to work at the Maine Childrens Home for Little Wanderers. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Theriault 28.
Helen Simmons Dempsey '32
Helen Simmons Dempsey 32, February 26, 2007, in Brewer, Maine, at 96. While raising her family she taught fourth grade in Bangor until she retired in 1975. She volunteered with Literacy Volunteers and sat on the board of the Philip Strickland House. Predeceased by her brother Dana M. Simmons 31, she is survived by her daughters, Rae McKechnie and Dee Osgood, a stepdaughter, 14 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren.
Dorcas Paul Frost '32
Dorcas Paul Frost 32, January 29, 2007, in York, Maine, at 96. For more than 35 years she worked as an executive secretary at General Electric. Predeceased by her mother, Clara Norton Paul 1906, survivors include her brother, Roger.
Ruth Stubbs Frazer '34
Ruth Stubbs Frazer 34, January 3, 2007, in Pittsburgh, Pa., at 93. A school teacher in Maine and Pennsylvania, she was a sponsor of the Colby Book Award for many years. Widowed twice, she raised four children. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Robert F. Estes 35.
