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Mary Louise Strait Smith '46
Mary Louise Strait Smith '46, June 18, 2009, in Ballston Spa, N.Y., at 84. A homemaker and mother, she enjoyed gardening, ceramics, and camping. Survivors include her husband, Donald, two children, and two grandchildren.
Margaret Scott Carter '47
Margaret Scott Carter '47, June 10, 2009, in Portsmouth, N.H., at 83. She was an antiques dealer and owned M.S. Carter Antiques in Portsmouth. She served on boards at Strawbery Banke and the Portsmouth Athenaeum and belonged to the New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association. Survivors include her children, Melissa Alden, Elizabeth Alden, Roberta Schultz, Nancy Carter Clough '69, Harriet Field, R. Forrest Alden, and Ted Carter, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and a brother.
Vida Harrison Neilson '48
Vida Harrison Neilson '48, July 30, 2009, in Westwood, Mass., at 83. She graduated from the New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. A mother and homemaker, she was active with her church and a crafter's group. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Steve, three daughters, four grandchildren, and a great-grandson.
Frederic S. Hubbard '49
Frederic S. Hubbard '49, May 29, 2009, in Berlin, N.H., at 85. He served with the Army during World War II and then was a medical physicist who worked for the state of New York. He enjoyed history books, movies, and working with his computer.
Hugh B. Jordan '50
Hugh B. Jordan '50, June 20, 2009, in Tinton Falls, N.J., at 80. He worked as a field geologist in Texas and New Mexico, and then as a geologist for Esso Eastern and Esso Middle East. He later worked in public relations for Exxon, retiring in 1985. He belonged to the historical society and the volunteer fire department, was active with his church, and enjoyed golf and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Fountain Jordan '49, three children, two granddaughters, and two sisters, including his twin, Mary Jordan Magargee '50.
Allen F. Langhorne '50
Allen F. Langhorne '50, July 28, 2009, in Camden, Maine, at 82. He served as a Navy seaman during World War II. He earned an M.D. from New York University and practiced medicine in Maine and in Florida. He established a scholarship at Colby, where his children, Rachel Langhorne Grogan '78 and William A. Langhorne, attended. He is also survived by his wife, Nancy.
Paul F. Christopher, Jr. '51
Paul F. Christopher Jr. '51, June 14, 2009, in Haverhill, Mass., at 83. He served with the Army Air Corps during World War II, after which he graduated from Tilton School and then Colby. He worked for the Massachusetts Division of the American Cancer Society for more than 33 years, retiring as executive director. He was the chairman of Democratic Ward 7 Committee and a member of the Haverhill Housing Authority. Predeceased by his father, Paul F. Christopher '14, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice, and four children.
Catherine Burns Hudson '51
Catherine Burns Hudson '51, Aug. 3, 2009, in Terre Haute, Ind., at 80. She received a master's and a doctorate from Purdue University. An educator and counselor, she worked with Head Start, founded cooperative preschools, and was a professor of child development at Indiana State University. She served on professional and civic boards, played bridge, and spent time at the family lake cottage. Survivors include her husband, Dale, three daughters, six grandchildren, and a brother.
Albert S. Johnston '52
Albert S. Johnston '52, Aug. 28, 2009, in Woodlands, Calif., at 81. He got his bachelor's from Stanford and then worked in insurance. He served on the planning commission and participated in the Marines' Toys for Tots drive. He was a duck hunter, a fisherman, and a golfer. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Gail, three daughters, and five grandchildren.
Richard A. Noonan '54
Richard A. Noonan '54, July 17, 2009, in Colorado Springs, Colo., at 77. A member of ROTC at Colby, he had a 32-year career with the Air Force as a B-47, B-52, and O-2 pilot. He was also a maintenance squadron commander and director of logistics. He enjoyed golf, hunting, camping, and reading. Survivors include his wife, Ann Burger Noonan '53, six children, nine grandchildren, and two sisters.
Brenton J. Croft '55
Brenton J. Croft '55, Dec. 2, 2008, in Natick, Mass., at 76. He was an accountant for Vappi & Company. Along with his wife, Lorraine, he raised the three children who survive him: Barbara Croft Spillane '79, John Croft, and Paul Croft. Three grandchildren also survive him.
