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Ann Trimble Hilton '35, October 27, 2001, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, at 86. A homemaker, she devoted much of her life to volunteering with hospitals and libraries, the Girl Scouts, the YMCA, the Congregational Church and the AAUW. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, David R. Hilton '35, four daughters, a sister, 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Marcella Duoba '37, December 1, 2001, in Braintree, Mass., at 84. She was a registered nurse for the Visiting Nurse Association of Boston and Waltham Hospital prior to working in administration at the VA Medical Center in Brockton, Mass. She held memberships in several organizations and societies. Her sister, Ann Duoba Lawrence '34, and several cousins survive her.
Louise G. Tracey '37, October 24, 2001, in Waterville, Maine, at 86. She received a master's degree in early childhood education from Columbia University and taught in elementary schools in Augusta, Maine, and Hartford, Conn. During and following World War II she served with the Unitarian Service Committee working with displaced children in Germany, Greece, Egypt and Ethiopia. Predeceased by her sister, Helen Tracey Lykins '40, she is survived by her brother-in-law, three nephews, two nieces and several cousins.
Rufus A. Brackley '40, October 30, 2001, in Strong, Maine, at 84. He earned a master's degree in secondary school planning from Boston University and for many years was a teacher and principal in schools in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including 27 years as a teacher and principal in the East Greenwich (R.I.) school system. Later he was a self-employed lumberman and was active in many community organizations. Predeceased by his brother, Lewis N. Brackley '36, he is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorris, three sons, two daughters, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ellen Fitch Peterson '40, December 24, 2001, in Natick, Mass., at 83. She earned a degree in library science from Simmons College and was employed in several libraries throughout her career before retiring from the Morse Institute Library in Natick. She leaves her husband, Stuart Peterson, two daughters, including Jean Peterson Balsley '69, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
John C. Eaton '41, November 20, 2001, in Waterville, Maine, at 83. He served in the Army Medical Corps in Europe during World War II. For 35 years he was a construction superintendent on hospitals, nursing homes, community buildings and schools, including Colby's Mayflower Hill campus. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Barbara, two daughters, two brothers, including Fletcher Eaton '39, four granddaughters, a cousin and many nieces and nephews.
Stanley Gruber '41, November 7, 2001, in Brookline, Mass., at 82. After recovering from wounds he suffered as a paratrooper in the Normandy invasion during World War II, he worked for the Veterans Administration. Later he was founding president of several banks, including North Quincy Co-operative Bank and Chestnut Hill Co-operative Bank in Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Esther, two daughters, including Elizabeth Gruber '78, a son, Andrew B. Gruber '80, three sisters and six grandchildren.
David Brodie '42, November 24, 2001, in New York, N.Y., at 81. During World War II he was an intelligence officer operating in enemy-held territory with the Office of Strategic Services and received five Bronze Star commendations and the Legion of Merit Medal. After the war he was a steamship executive He is survived by his sons, Edmond and Robert Brodie, and his sister.
Ruby Lott Tucker '43, December 20, 2001, in New Haven, Conn., at 80. A third grade teacher in the Old Saybrook, Conn., school system until the 1970s, she also served on many boards, including the Acton Public Library and the Shoreline YMCA, and was a volunteer at Middlesex Memorial Hospital and the Blunt Library at Mystic Seaport. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, William E. Tucker '42, two daughters, including Deborah Tucker Grass '69, a son, 10 grandchildren, including Stephanie Sharples '99, a brother, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arthur M. Barrows '45, July 2, 2001, in Rhode Island, at 80. After serving with the Army Air Force in World War II he was employed as an engineering assistant in electronics with Bell Laboratories and Western Electric. Survivors include his niece, Betsy Leerssen.
Sumner Abramson '48, November 3, 2001, in New Bedford, Mass., at 78. He received the Bronze Star for his service in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theater campaigns in World War II. He earned a degree from Boston University Law School and was a practicing attorney in maritime law in Boston and in maritime and general law in New Bedford. Survivors include his sister, Ruth Lipsett, and a niece.
