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Helena Tebbetts Bessette '35
Helena Tebbetts Bessette 35, March 30, 2007, in Lake Placid, Fla., at 92. She worked as an executive secretary for General Electric in Burlington, Vt., for more than 40 years. She rode horses and was a member of the Vermont 251 Club, having visited all the towns in the state. Predeceased by her sister, Annette Tebbetts Audette 36, she is survived by her son, David Simonds, and five grandchildren.
Elinor Chick Ross '35
Elinor Chick Ross 35, February 20, 2007, in Concord, Mass., at 94. She taught English and history in Maine and Massachusetts until she married in 1946, at which time she devoted herself to her family. She was active in her church, knitted and crocheted, and was a baseball and hockey fan. Predeceased by her husband, Elbridge R. Ross Jr. 35, she is survived by her son, Gordon, her daughter, Wilma, and one grandson.
Elizabeth Wilkinson Ryan '37
Elizabeth Wilkinson Ryan 37, October 26, 2006, in New York, N.Y. at 90. She received her masters in zoology from Columbia in 1939 and became a freelance editor with a focus on science. She traveled widely and lived in New York City until her final days. Survivors include her nephew, Alan B. Moss 71.
Clifford R. Nelson '38
Clifford R. Nelson 38, January 27, 2007, in Star, Idaho, at 90. He held various positions in manufacturing and was involved with the American Kite Flying Club. He and his wife, Bernice, raised two children.
Helen Carter Guptill '39
Helen Carter Guptill 39, January 18, 2007, in Newton, N.C., at 88. After raising her children she became a kindergarten teacher in Connecticut. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Rev. Nathanael M. Guptill 39, two daughters, Judith Guptill Simmons 65 and Lois Smith, a son, Timothy, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Ralph E. Delano '40
Ralph E. Delano 40, June 24, 2006, in Benson, N.C., at 90. After serving as a sergeant in the Army during World War II, he built a career in the newspaper industry. He became editor and publisher of the Four-Oaks Benson News Review and taught journalism for 10 years. A Kiwanian and a Sunday school teacher, he also sang in barbershop quartets. Along with his wife, the late Muriel Howe Delano 42, he raised two sons.
Ruth Rowell Higgins '40
Ruth Rowell Higgins 40, January 1, 2007, in Ellsworth, Maine, at 87. She received a degree from Simmons College School of Library Science and, aside from two years of service in World War II as an Army librarian, worked in the New York Public Library, retiring as principal librarian in 1979. Predeceased by her sister, Eleanor Rowell Dorsett 33, and her brother Howard Rowell 43, she is survived by her daughter, Eleanor Kuhns, and her sons, Howard and Robert; her brother Robert C. Rowell 49; four grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces, including Janet Dorsett Wachsman 69.
Catharine P. Fussell '41
Catharine P. Fussell 41, March 22, 2007, in Kennett Square, Pa., at 87. After earning a masters from Cornell and a doctorate from Columbia, she became a biological researcher at Fels Research Institute in Philadelphia and later taught biology and conducted research at Penn State. She helped preserve historic Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia and enjoyed ocean voyages. Predeceased by her sister Sarah Fussell Cobb 42, she is survived by her sister Anna Fussell Lang and nephews and nieces, including Shirley Cobb Rich 64.
Thomas J. Huse '41
Thomas J. Huse 41, December 16, 2006, in Belmont, Mass., at 91. He served with the military police during World War II, then worked as an interviewer for the Massachusetts Division of Employment Security until he retired in 1984. He leaves his sister, Barbara Stackpole, and several cousins including Lawrence P. Fitton 42.
Virginia B. Mosher '41
Virginia B. Mosher 41, April 20, 2007, in Waterville, Maine, at 86. She was an x-ray technician for 14 years and ran the training school for x-ray technicians at Central Maine General Hospital. Later she worked as a chemist. A champion bowler, she was inducted into the South Carolina State Womens Bowling Hall of Fame. Predeceased by her brother, Bertram G. Mosher 36, she is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins, including Elizabeth Connor Bullard 87.
Robert S. Rice '42
Robert S. Rice 42, January 24, 2007, in Seattle, Wash., at 87. A pilot for the Navy in World War II, he retired as a lieutenant commander having earned five battle stars. He worked in banking, sales, and later was president of Thoren-Rice, Ltd. He served as a class president and class agent for Colby and was awarded a Colby Brick in 1987. He traveled worldwide, hitchhiked across the country six times, played duplicate bridge, and flew for pleasure. Survivors include his children, Judy Simon, Bill Rice, Shelley Rice, and Gordon Thoren, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
