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James N. Lewis '38
James N. Lewis '38, May 26, 2009, in Portland, Maine, at 92. He was a sales engineer for the Foxborough Company until his early retirement in 1973. He moved to Maine, where he lived half the year. He cultivated a garden, traveled, and supported the Nobleboro Historical Society. He played bridge and badminton, enjoyed music and the theater, and discussed history and world affairs. Survivors include his daughters, Nancy Nash and Sally Pearce, five grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Lois Britton Bayless '39
Lois Britton Bayless '39, June 18, 2009, in Katy, Texas, at 91. She taught Latin for several years in Maine and Texas, but her main focus was her home and her children. Survivors include sons Steve and Robert, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Violet Hamilton Christensen '39
Violet Hamilton Christensen '39, May 21, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio, at 92. She earned a master's from Curry College and taught English, speech, and drama in New York and New Jersey. She worked in libraries and was a storyteller and freelance writer. Predeceased by her uncle and aunt, Alpheus 1912 and Ruth Hamilton Whittemore 1912, her survivors include her sons, Richard and Geoffrey, three grandchildren, and two brothers.
Janet Hollis Doswell '39
Janet Hollis Doswell '39, July 19, 2009, in Auburndale, Mass., at 92. A mother and a homemaker, she was active in her church, the Auburndale Women's Club, and the Hunnewell Club of Newton. Predeceased by her brother, Harry K. Hollis '38, she is survived by four children, Janet Zocchi, Penny Armstrong, Stephanie D'Inncenzo, and Robert Doswell, 13 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren.
Sue Rose Bessey '42
Susanne Rose Bessey '42, July 12, 2009, in Waterville, Maine, at 88. An involved and active Waterville resident, she was a supporter of the United Church of Christ, the Waterville Women's Club, and Colby, receiving a Colby Brick in 1982. She was hostess and “project manager” for her many family gatherings, was a 25-year veteran in the annual Maine Audubon loon count, skied and golfed, and traveled the world. Survivors include her children, Earle Bessey, Camilla Thompson, and David Bessey, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Kenneth C. Hawkes '42
Kenneth C. Hawkes '42, July 26, 2009, in Westbrook, Maine. He was ordained in 1938 and ministered in churches in Maine and Massachusetts. He held administrative roles for the Universalist Church, marched with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Ala., and was an elder of the Maine Society of Mayflower descendents. Survivors include his wife, Janet Beiling, three children, two stepdaughters, a sister, and 33 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary Farrell Lacombe '42
Mary Farrell Lacombe '42, Aug. 8, 2009, in Webster Groves, Mo., at 89. She was a teacher and also worked as a legal assistant. She and her husband, Raymond E. Lacombe '42, established a scholarship fund at Colby. She is predeceased by her husband.
Alice Lyman Young '43
Alice Lyman Young '43, May 18, 2009, in Beverly, Mass., at 86. She earned an M.S.W. from Boston University and then established a North Shore office for The Home for Little Wanderers and was president of The Children's Friend and Family Services. She was an interior designer and started Old Harbor House, a decorating business. A sailor, a chef, and a bridge player, she loved to entertain. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Robert, two children, and three grandchildren.
Russell E. Brown '44
Russell E. Brown '44, April 28, 2009, in Valley Forge, Pa., at 86. He earned two master's degrees from Andover Newton Theological School and became an ordained Baptist minister in 1947. He was a missionary for nine years in Burma, where he established a medical clinic and literacy program. He studied Buddhism, wrote hymns, and worked for the Baptist headquarters. He was awarded honorary degrees from Colby in 1968 and from Central Philippine University in 1969. Survivors include his wife, Becky, four children, a brother, a sister, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Robert A. St. Pierre '44
Robert A. St. Pierre '44, Aug. 28, 2009, in Brunswick, Maine, at 89. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He taught high school in Jay and in Brunswick, Maine, and was a coach at both schools, earning his master's in education from the University of Maine along the way. He played semipro baseball and was an avid golfer, scoring two holes in one. Survivors include his sister, Lucille Curtis, five children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Paul G. Gaffney '46
Paul G. Gaffney '46, May 1, 2009, in Falls Church, Va., at 86. He left Colby to serve with the Army during World War II, when he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He graduated from Brown in 1949 and was a standout halfback. He played semipro football, worked in business, and then became a realtor. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Elfrieda, two children, a sister, and a granddaughter.
