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James J. Butler
James J. Butler, Feb. 23, 2016, in Waterville, Maine, at 76. Known for his tourtiere meat pies, he spent his career in service, including 35 years as a chef at Colby, retiring in 2002. He is survived by a brother, his wife, Priscilla, and their eight children.
Pauline Cunningham Otis
Feb. 20, 2016, in Waterville, Maine, at 73. She worked as secretary to the athletic director at Colby from 1960 to 2002. Survivors include her mother and two brothers.
Judith Quint Schreider '39
Feb. 8, 2016, in Newton, Mass., at 98. An elementary school teacher in Newton, Mass., for 45 years, she was also a summer camp counselor at Rivers Day Camp through 2015. She enjoyed theater and ballet, swimming, and European travel. Predeceased by her husband, Stanley H. Schreider ’39, she is survived by two sons, four grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and nieces and nephews, including Robert Grodberg ’53.
Vernelle W. “Cappy” Dyer '40
Jan. 9, 2016, in Yarmouth, Maine, at 96. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and became a radio operator. He graduated from Officer’s Training School and was sent to the University of Michigan’s Military Intelligence Japanese Language School. As a civilian army investigator, he was assigned to the War Crimes Investigating Division in Japan. From 1949 to 1984 he worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company as a claims manager. Predeceased by his wife, Barbara Partridge Dyer ’41, he is survived by three children, including Bruce Dyer ’77, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and niece Martha Cornish Downing ’54.
Priscilla Moldenke Drake '43
Nov. 30, 2015, in Chesterfield, Mo., at 94. She earned an M.S.W. from Boston University in 1948 and worked as a medical social worker until 1950, when she opted for full-time mothering. She was active with Sigma Kappa, her church, and genealogical societies. Predeceased by her mother, Clara Winslow Moldenke, Class of 1913, she is survived by five children and nine grandchildren.
Burton Shiro '44
March 5, 2016, in Waterville, Maine, at 92. He served in World War II and was severely wounded, but earned a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and other awards. He graduated from Boston University Law School, established a law office in Waterville in 1950, was a judge advocate for the American Legion, and was a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. He helped establish the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, was a lifetime member of his synagogue, and loved sports. In 2005 he received special recognition from Colby’s C Club. Predeceased by brothers Oren Shiro ’42 and Theodore Shiro ’51, he is survived by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis, three children, two grandchildren, and a sister.
Doris Blanchard Hutcheson '45
Feb. 25, 2013, in Needham, Mass., at 89. She was a homemaker and mother who also volunteered for Colby as class president and class agent. She received a Colby Brick in 1981 along with her husband, William Hutcheson ’44, who predeceased her. Survivors include five daughters, including Sandra Hutcheson Buck ’71 and Laurie Hutcheson Leavitt ’78, eight grandchildren, including Christopher Buck '00 and Anna Leavitt ’12, and four great-grandchildren.
Nancy Jacobsen '46
Sept. 15, 2015, in Lawrenceville, Ga., at 90. She earned a master's from George Washington University in 1948, then enjoyed a long career in radio and television as a manager, editor, reporter, writer, and performer. She worked for Voice of America, the U.S. Department of State, CBS News, and Time magazine. She served on Colby’s Alumni Council in the 1960s and was secretary of her class in the 1990s.
Marilyn Hubert '47
Oct. 11, 2012, in Arlington, Va., at 87. She worked as a geologist for 42 years for the U.S. Geological Survey and the Army Map Service. She also taught ballroom dancing and studied ballet.
Douglas C. Borton '48
Feb. 4, 2016, in Spring Lake, N.J., at 89. A World War II veteran with the U.S. Navy, he established a career as an actuary at Buck Consultants. He served as board chair of the Board of Actuaries of the U.S. Civil Service Retirement System, was a trustee of the Actuarial Foundation, reviewed more than 100 books for the Actuarial Digest, and received professional honors, including the Jarvis Farley Service Award for volunteer work. Survivors include his fiancée, Patricia Hamilton, and a son.
David A. Choate '48
Feb. 8, 2016, in Denver, Colo., at 92. He served in World War II before earning a B.D. at Andover Newton School of Theology in 1953, followed by an M.P.A. in 1971 from the University of Colorado, Denver. He was a minister for 19 years, worked as a public housing administrator, and sold real estate. In retirement he enjoyed traveling and taught ESL. He was predeceased by his parents, John F. ’20 and Bertha Cobb Choate ’22, siblings Constance Choate Trahan ’46, Paul Choate ’48, and John S. Choate ’49, and cousins Roland Price ’59 and Virginia Hill Field ’48. Survivors include brothers Stanley Choate ’50 and Philip Choate ’64, wife Diane, with whom he raised two children, and extended family, including cousin Joanne Price Rockett ’60.
Avis Yatto Godbout '48
Feb. 20, 2016, in Bethlehem, Pa., at 88. A committed wife and mother, she worked briefly for the New York Times and was a literacy volunteer in upstate New York for a period. Survivors include a daughter and three sons and eight grandchildren.
