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Howard H. Freedman '49
Feb. 13, 2016, in Waban, Mass., at 90. Drafted in his freshman year, he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He earned an M.B.A. from Columbia, worked as a CPA, and spent 33 years at Raytheon in accounting positions. For 25 years he was also a senior lecturer in accounting at Northeastern and volunteered as a tax advisor at the Newton Senior Center. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Louise Allen Freedman ’56, two daughters, including Ellen Freedman Rayner ’81, and five grandchildren.
Frances Benner Kimpel '49
Dec. 6, 2015, in Mechanicsburg, Pa., at 87. A fourth-grade school teacher in Indiana, she loved history, politics, and world affairs. She earned a master's from Purdue in 1973. In retirement she was a court-appointed advocate for abused and neglected children. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, John “Jack” Kimpel ’48, four children, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two sisters, including Beverly Benner Cassara ’47.
Herbert Singer '49
Feb. 7, 2016, in Pawtucket, R.I. at 88. He owned Hillhouse Ltd., a men’s clothing store, in Providence. for 43 years. He volunteered with the Kosher Meals on Wheels Program and was past president of Temple Am David. He is survived by three children, nine grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Paul J. Wisniewski '49
Nov. 1, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz., at 87. He graduated from Cornell with a degree in metallurgical engineering and went on to a 35-year career at Wyman Gordon. He was a golfer, a sports fan, and a regular volunteer at the Phoenix Zoo. He is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and two grandsons.
Charlotte Stern Rybkowski '50
Jan. 11, 2015, in Rock Springs, Colo., at 85. She did postgraduate study in Grenoble, France, then traveled extensively with her husband while raising their children. Prior to retirement, she was an administrative assistant for the U.S. Department of Transportation. Survivors include her three children, six grandchildren, and a sister.
Francis Burnham '51
Feb. 19, 2016, in Nashua, N.H, at 89. He served in the Pacific Theater as a seaman first class in World War II, then finished his degree at Colby. He worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for 42 years and held various managerial positions. He belonged to the Nashua Planning Board, was a lector at his church, and enjoyed domestic travel. Predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Jacqueline Downey Burnham ’51, he is survived by six children, six grandchildren, and a great-grandson.
Sally Blanchard Maynard '51
Dec. 9, 2015, in Cumberland Foreside, Maine, at 86. She graduated from Tufts Children’s School in 1951 and taught nursery school. Later in life, she was a dental hygienist. She loved woodworking, cooking, and antiquing. Three children, 11 grandchildren, four grandchildren, and three siblings survive her.
Theodore N. Shiro '51
Jan. 13, 2016, in Naples, Fla., at 87. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, then settled in central Maine. He ran the Jefferson Hotel in Waterville and restaurants in Augusta, including the Senator Inn. He was an active Augusta citizen and contributed to local charities. He belonged to seven athletics halls of fame and was the first basketball player at Colby to score 1,000 career points. In 2005 he received special recognition from Colby’s C Club. Predeceased by brother Oren Shiro ’42, he was survived by four children, four stepchildren, several grandchildren, and two siblings, including Burt Shiro ’44, who died March 5, 2016.
Donn G. Wolfe '51
Feb. 23, 2016, in Augusta, Maine, at 86. A U.S. Navy veteran, he earned an M.A. in forestry from the University of Maine, Orono, and degrees from the Naval Weather School and the Microseismology School. He was a forester for Scott Paper Company and later a track supervisor for Maine Central Railroad. He won ribbons for his wood carvings, sang in his church choir, and rooted for the Red Sox. Predeceased by an aunt, Erna Wolfe Fullerton ’27, he is survived by his wife, Lucette, four children, two stepchildren, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Richard M. Crummett '52
May 4, 2015, in Reading, Pa., at 92. He served in the Army Air Corp and the Air Force as a major in World War II, receiving honors and medals including silver and bronze stars, campaign medals, and the World War II Victory Medal. A life member of the B-26 Historical Society, he wrote Above the Clouds, which recounts his memories as a B-52 marauder pilot. He worked as a safety engineer for more than 20 years and volunteered teaching gun safety. Predeceased by his father Charles M. Crummett ’21, his uncle Carl Crummett ’27, and his brother-in-law Nicholas Gregorio ’41, he is survived by three children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Pamela Cash Fisher '52
Jan. 28, 2016, in Clearwater, Fla., at 86. A dedicated mother, she also worked as a sales associate, volunteered at her church, and knitted baby blankets for others. Predeceased by her husband, Charles Fisher ’51, she is survived by her daughter, son, and grandson.
