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Abbie Hooper Morrison '37, November 5, 2000, in Ellsworth, Maine, at 85. A homemaker, she was a member of the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in Ellsworth. Predeceased by her husband, Darwin A. Morrison, she is survived by her long-time companion, Charles A. Holt, a son, two daughters, 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and Jerry Holt.
Thelma Beverage Parker '37, December 17, 2000, in Cheshire, Mass., at 85. She earned a master's degree from North Adams State College and for 45 years taught at schools in Maine and at Cheshire Elementary, Adams High School and Williamstown Elementary School in Massachusetts. She is survived by a son, Norman J. Parker Jr., a daughter, Miriam Parker, three grandchildren, a brother and a nephew, Richard Beverage '73.
Roger B. Tilley '37, August 18, 2000, in Pinellas, Fla., at 83. He spent 42 months with the Quartermaster Corps in Europe during World War II and later served in Naval Intelligence in Washington and the Philippines. In 1956 he was appointed to the State Department Foreign Service in Belgium. He was head of the procurement and processing division of the Library of Congress Law Library when he retired in 1973. Survivors include his wife, Mary Tilley, his sister, Constance Tilley '40, and his cousin Claire Tilley Henderson '41. Harold P. Davis Jr. '38, November 10, 2000, in Venice, Fla., at 84. For more than 40 years he was an executive with the New England Telephone Company, with four years of service as a pilot in the Naval Air Corps during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Constance Davis, and three children.
Marcus C. Oladell '38, January 4, 2001, in Rockport, Maine, at 83. After service as a staff sergeant in the South Pacific during World War II he was a process engineer for 29 years at Seth Thomas Clocks and for 11 years at the Torrington Company in Connecticut. A graduate of Hartford School of Music, he also was the school's choir director and taught guitar and piano. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Oladell, a daughter, a son, two sisters, seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Donald W. Maxim '39, January 11, 2001, in Bradenton, Fla., at 85. He served in the Army in the Pacific during World War II. For many years he owned and operated Maxim Feed and Grain Store in Winthrop, Maine. Predeceased by his wife and his brother, D. Harold Maxim '32, he is survived by his companion, Elizabeth Roe, two sons, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Donald N. Thompson '39, November 11, 2000, in Brewer, Maine, at 82. He served the Baptist Churches of Maine in Mexico, the Danforth parish, Bridgewater, Millinocket, Calais and Islesboro before retiring in 1983. Later he pastored the United Methodist Churches of Maine in Pembroke and Robbinston Ridge and in retirement was active in community programs. He was predeceased by his brother Keith K. Thompson '41. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lucy Thompson, three children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
John K. Chase '40, June 25, 2000, in Bothell, Wash., at 83. He served in the Navy from 1940 to 1946 and later earned a law degree from Boston College. He retired in 1986 after a 38-year career in insurance with Safeco. Survivors include his daughter, Deborah Chase, a sister and a nephew and niece.
Rowena Buzzell Funston '41, September 6, 2000, in Vancouver, Wash., at 80. She received a master of arts degree from Clark University and for many years was an economist and consultant with the Army Corps of Engineers in Washington, D.C., and Portland, Ore. Survivors include three nieces and a nephew.
Benjamin Hains '41, January 8, 2001, in Naples, Fla., at 82. He served four years with the Military Police during World War II. A long-time Waterville, Maine, resident, he was the owner and proprietor of Ben's Meat Market in Fairfield and later in Waterville. He also served on the board of Good Will-Hinckley School in Skowhegan. He leaves his wife, Marion Hains, a son, a daughter, a brother, and four grandchildren.
Hiram P. Macintosh '41, October 4, 2000, in Philadelphia, Pa., at 86. He served with the Navy in Europe during World War II and retired from the Naval Reserve as a commander in 1968. Following active service he was a sale representative with Goodall Rubber Co. for 23 years and with Bevco Industries for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Rita Macintosh, his daughter and three grandchildren.
