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Robert E. McRoy '55
Aug. 19, 2015, in Greenville, S.C., at 82. He was an Army medic in Germany 1955-58 with the Fifth Armored Division. His career was spent in retail at J.C. Penney, where he became a store manager. Predeceased by his sister-in-law, Sandra Sivert McRoy ’55, he is survived by his wife of 55 years, Erline, a son, a granddaughter, and brother Bruce McRoy ’53.
Judith Orne Shorey '55
Feb. 29, 2016, in Rockland, Maine, at 82. She was a housewife and mother who was committed to helping community organizations, including the Madison (N.J.) Volunteer Ambulance Corp, the PEO Sisterhood in Rockport (Maine), and the Pen Bay Medical Center, where she was director of volunteers. She is survived by her companion, George Chappel, four children, and six grandchildren.
Elizabeth Russell Collins '56
Jan. 31, 2016, in Salem, Ore., at 79. She was administrative coordinator for the YMCA of Salem for 25 years, creating programs to honor working women. She received a bachelor’s degree from Marylhurst University in 1981, and enjoyed world travel, skiing, and crosswords. She had three children and several grandchildren.
Gerald L. Silverstein '56
March 15, 2015, in Needham, Mass., at 80. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for Shawmut Packaging. He volunteered with his town council, was involved with his temple, and stayed active skiing, sailing, hiking, and bicycling. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude, three children, six grandchildren, two sisters, including Carol Stoll Silverstein Baker '48, and nieces and nephews, including Patti Stoll ’77 and Richard B. Wein ’73.
David L. Adams '58
Dec. 6, 2015, on Cousins Island, Maine, at 79. In 1962 he earned an M.D. from Yale, then was a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. As a cardiologist he worked 30 years at Maine Cardiology, retiring in 1999. He volunteered widely and earned awards including a 2010 honor by Physicians for Social Responsibility and 2015 recognition from the Town of Yarmouth (Maine). Along with his wife he established a scholarship at Colby in honor of his parents. He served on the Alumni Council and sang at many Colby reunions with alumni of the Colby Eight. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Pamelia Brockway Adams ’60, four children, nine grandchildren, including Claire Edelman '15, and three great-grandchildren.
Joan Fletcher Chandler '58
Dec. 31, 2015, in Greenfield, Mass., at 79. She worked first as a schoolteacher and later as an office manager and bookkeeper. She belonged to the Greenfield Garden Club, volunteered at the library and public schools, and enjoyed knitting and quilting. Three daughters and four grandchildren survive her.
Frank B. Walker '58
June 20, 2014, at 80. His Colby education was interrupted by service in the Army during World War II. He graduated from Boston University Law School in 1961, worked as an attorney for 45 years, and provided legal counsel for communities in Maine. He loved to sail in Maine and maritime Canada. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pamela, three children, including Portia Walker ’91, a granddaughter, and three siblings.
James G. Haidas '60
Dec. 18, 2015, in Osterville, Mass., at 77. He received his M.B.A. from Cornell in 1962, then worked 15 years as a financial analyst. He formed Ungerleider Haidas, a Wall Street brokerage, with his brother, and the later partnered in the restaurant business, starting and operating Cooke’s Seafood restaurants on Cape Cod. He was an accomplished cook and loved boating. Survivors include his wife, Frances, two sons, including Van Haidas ’01, and one granddaughter.
Raymond M. Loew '62
February 2015 at 75. He received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1965 and practiced law, eventually becoming partner then of counsel with a firm in Brooklyn. He and his wife, Ricky, had two daughters.
Marjorie De Motte '63
Nov. 24, 2015, in Camden, Maine, at 74. She received her master’s in counseling from Gannon University and her master’s in social work from the University of Maine. She worked in the human services field and was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church. She is survived by her spouse, Sheila Seekins, two daughters, and four grandchildren.
Edward Malley '64
Feb. 27, 2016, in Scituate, Mass., at 73. A three-sport athlete, he became a nationally ranked squash player. He was a sword fisherman off Cape Cod until 1987, when he became a real estate developer. He loved to fly and built a Pitts Special and flew it from Boston to Florida, and he loved sports, especially hockey. He is survived by four children, and five grandchildren.
