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Helen Hobbs Lyon '30, Oct. 18, 1997, in Arlington, Texas, at 89. A former teacher at Rochester (Vt.) High School, she earned a master's degree from the University of Vermont in 1941. She is survived by a son, Douglas Lyon, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.
Earle T. McNaughton '30, June 7, 1997, in White Plains, N.Y., at 88. He was a coach, science teacher and principal at Plainville (Conn.) High School. Later he worked as a sales representative for Ginn and Company in New York City. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marjorie, four sons, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Wendell H. Thornton '30, July 11, 1997, in Crystal River, Fla., at 91. He was a coach, teacher and superintendent of schools in Massachusetts before moving to Florida in 1960. He retired from the Pinellas County school system in 1976. He was the father of three children and eight stepchildren. Survivors include his wife, Sarah.
Merton L. Curtis '31, Aug. 18, 1997, in Winsted, Conn., at 89. He managed Newberry's Department Store in Winsted before serving as a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps in World War II. Later he managed the Hart 5 and 10, then was employed at Colt's and Holiday Handicraft in Winsted until his retirement in 1975. He is survived by his wife, Mary, a daughter, two grandchildren and a great-grandson.
Thomas B. Langley '31, Aug. 11, 1997, in Greenvale, N.Y., at 89. Described by associates as a mentor to other educators, he was principal of four Long Island (N.Y.) schools and the founding principal of Herricks High School. He founded the New York State Principals' Association in the late 1950s. He is survived by his wife, Elfriede Langley, a daughter, a sister and three grandchildren.
Leon H. Tebbetts '31, June 5, 1997, in Hallowell, Maine, at 88. He was a productive writer, artist, publisher and movie maker and for 40 years operated a bookstore in Hallowell, a favorite of antiques dealers and collectors. He is survived by a son, William, two sisters, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
John W. Hunt '35, Sept. 21, 1997, in Wolfeboro, N.H., at 84. A World War II Navy veteran, he graduated from the Harvard Dental School and operated a dental practice in Sanford, Maine, for 48 years. He is survived by his wife, Alice, three sons, a daughter and several grandchildren.
Francis R. Maker '36, June 28, 1997, in Bradenton, Fla., at 85. He was a manufacturers representative in Providence, R.I., and Worcester, Mass. Survivors include his wife, Bessie, a daughter, a son, a brother, two granddaughters, a step-granddaughter, a step-grandson and two great-grandchildren.
Doris Smith Craig '37, Oct. 13, 1997, in Wooster, Ohio, at 83. An elementary school teacher and a dental hygienist in Presque Isle, Maine, prior to her marriage in 1947, she later owned and operated a doll business in Wooster. Survivors include her husband, Forrest Craig, two daughters, three sons, a sister, a brother, nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Stanley A. Paine '37, Sept. 21, 1997, in Salinas, Calif., at 82. He received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and conducted a practice as a physician and general surgeon in California. Survivors include his wife, Joy, and his sisters, Myrtle Paine Barker '31 and Arlene Paine Osias '39.
Mildred Morrow Dean '38, June 14, 1997, in Portsmouth, N.H., at 80. She was a licensed practical nurse at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and at Pease Air Force Base Hospital before retiring in 1980. Survivors include her son, Arthur Dean, and her daughter, Alice Dejarden, 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
