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Joseph W. Barringer '84, July 17, 2001, in Lexington, Mass., at 39. He worked at Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach, Fla., and later was a self-employed graphic designer. Survivors include his parents, Walter and Joan Barringer, his sister, two nephews and a niece, his grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Paul Perez, June 6, 2001, in Rockport, Mass., at 82. A professor of psychology at the College from 1960 to 1985, he is survived by his daughters, Paris, Tracy and Amanda Perez.
Charlene Cannon, August 16, 2001, in Illinois at 82. Following the death of her husband, Jesse, she took his place as the trustee of the Elijah Parish Lovejoy gravesite in Alton, Ill., a revered position among both African Americans and whites in the area. She received her bachelor's degree in education from Knox College and taught in the Alton elementary schools for 32 years.
Donald C. Freeman '26, December 7, 2001, in Haverhill, Mass., at 100. He taught English at Haverhill High School from 1928 to 1952. Later he served as principal of the school district for 14 years before becoming assistant superintendent and ultimately superintendent. He was a member of many professional and civic organizations, including the Whittier Birthplace, which he served as a trustee and president, and in 1998 he was chosen as one of the people who shaped the course of Haverhill. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Isabelle, two sons, a brother, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mildred MacCarn Marden '27, October 18, 2001, in Tacoma, Wash., at 97. A native of Millinocket, Maine, she taught at Waterville High School until her marriage in 1931. For 11 years she was a caseworker for the state of Washington's Department of Public Assistance. Surviving are her son, Wesley H. Marden Jr., her daughter, Mary A. Morgan, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Nellie M. Dearborn '28, November 17, 2001, in Falmouth, Maine, at 95. She earned a master's degree at Boston University in 1929. After two years in investments with National City Bank in Portland, Maine, she taught business and typing for several decades at Portland Junior College and Deering High School. She leaves no immediate survivors.
Ola Swift Dacey '29, October 11, 2001, in Waterville, Maine, at 94. She was a secretary at the Maine Public Health Association for seven years and retired in 1967 after 23 years with the Internal Revenue Service in Augusta, Maine. She is survived by three nieces and a nephew.
John A. Chadwick '30, December 3, 2001, in Cromwell, Conn., at 97. He worked for 40 years with YMCA youth groups in Bangor, Maine, and Lynn and Worcester, Mass. Later he served as assistant principal of Millbury (Mass.) Memorial High School. He is survived by two daughters, Ruth Waldman and Janet Winquist, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Vivian F. Russell '31, October 22, 2001, in Augusta, Maine, at 93. For 38 years she taught in public and private schools in Maine, New York and Massachusetts, the last 24 years at Kents Hill (Maine) School as head of the English department, drama director and dean of girls. She was active in several civic organizations, including the Maine Women's Temperance Union. She is survived by four cousins and other relatives.
Richard Cummings '32, October 30, 2001, in Santa Barbara, Calif., at 91. Born in Burma to missionary parents, he served American Baptist churches in Cambridge, Mass., and Troy, N.Y. He also worked for the Board of International Ministries as head of public relations. Following his retirement in 1975 he was an interim pastor at three West Coast churches. Predeceased by his wife, Barbara Hamlin Cummings '31 and his sister, Lora Cummings Newcomb '37, he is survived by his two daughters, including Carolyn Cummings Crain '59, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Donald M. Bither '35, October 21, 2001, in Portland, Maine, at 89. A Portland resident for 35 years, he was a certified public accountant employed as auditor of Canal National Bank and, until his retirement, by Blue Cross of Maine. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Ruth, three sons, including James M. Bither '66, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
