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Ruth Marston Turner '37, November 4, 1999, in Yarmouth, Maine, at 83. She worked in the South Portland Shipyard during World War II. Later she was a correspondent for Portland newspapers and taught at Deer Run Country Day School. From 1968 to 1990 she worked at L.L. Bean. Surviving are a son, Warren Turner '69, a daughter, Martha Hawkins, and five grandchildren.
Joseph Alton Burns '40, December 21, 1999, in Morristown, N.J., at 85. He received several decorations and citations from the Marine Corps during World War II, including the Bronze Star. He was an insurance adjuster at General Adjustment Bureau in East Orange, N.J., for 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Catherine, a daughter, five sons, a sister, a brother and five grandchildren.
Oscar H. Emery Jr. '40, September 18, 1999, in Wilsonville, Ore., at 81. A veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, he gave 26 years to the U.S. Air Force, serving as a judge advocate. He also was active in the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his son, Richard Emery, a sister and a companion.
Dorothy Corliss Ormsby '40, November 5, 1999, in Marshfield, Mass., at 82. For many years she was a manager in the retail business. She also was active in several organizations and clubs. She leaves a daughter, Sandra Howerton, a son, William Ormsby, five grandchildren, a great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
William D. Pinansky '40, December 8, 1999, in Scarborough, Maine, at 79. He was a control tower operator and instructor in the Army Air Corps in World War II. A Harvard Law School graduate, he was an attorney at Pinansky and Thelin and practiced law for more than 50 years. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Suzanne, three sons, two sisters, a brother and four grandchildren.
Jane Russell Abbott '41, December 24, 1999, in Vero Beach, Fla., at 80, from complications following an automobile accident. For more than 25 years she taught advanced placement biology courses at Waterville High School, where she served as head of the science department. The first recipient of Colby's Outstanding Educator Award, she also taught marine biology at Bowdoin College and did research on cryo-biology for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. She was a finalist in NASA's Teacher in Space project in 1985. She served the College on the Alumni Council and as class agent for many years and received the Colby Brick award. Predeceased by her husband, Henry W. Abbott Jr. '41, she is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Abbott, her brother and several nieces and nephews.
Robert W. Bender '42, January 13, 2000, in Summit, N.J., at 80. He served overseas with the 11th Air Force during World War II. For many years he managed the Benelux travel service of United States Lines in New York City, then was manager of regulatory affairs for Gdynia-American Lines. He was active with local organizations. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne, two sons and three grandsons.
Avis Marston Harding '42, August 1, 1999, in Canton, Maine, at 78. She taught school for many years in the Turner, Maine, school district. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Robbins, a daughter, a son, four grandchildren and a great-grandson.
Betty Anne Royal Spiegel '42, January 28, 2000, in Gaithersburg, Md., at 78. She earned a master's in international relations from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and served with the State Department from 1944 to 1950 as a public opinion analyst. From 1972 to 1989 she was an editor and quiz question writer for the television show It's Academic. She also was active in church and volunteer activities. Survivors include three daughters, Jane Fox, Judith S. Moore and Amy Spiegel, her sister, Janet Royal Varone '49, and two grandchildren.
Russell P. Barrett '43, July 20, 1999, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at 80. A World War II veteran, he had many years of business and banking experience. He is survived by his wife, Erma Sims, a son and six stepchildren and their families.
