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Joseph S. Bryant, Sept. 18, 2011, in Brunswick, Maine, at 80. He served two years in the Navy in the Pacific. An educator, he worked as a high school English teacher, a guidance counselor, head of the guidance department, and eventually principal at Brunswick High School. He loved music and organized family jam sessions and faculty variety shows. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Evelyn, two sons, and four granddaughters.
Ann Burger Noonan, July 29, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colo., at 79. A homemaker and mother, she was engaged with her church and AAUW, loved to travel, and played bridge and Scrabble. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard ’54. Survivors include six children, 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three brothers.
Roger C. Olson, July 19, 2011, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., at 80. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and then worked as a controller for Trans World Airlines. Along with his surviving wife, Dorothy (Forster ’54), he raised three children. Survivors also include a brother, Clifford ’64, and nephew John Olson ’92.
Joanne Terrill Petersen, June 20, 2011, in Bend, Ore., at 79. She worked briefly for the CIA and then married and raised her family. She was active with the Girl Scouts, ran a hardware store with her husband, and, later in life, earned her teaching certificate and master’s degree. She taught high school for eight years before retiring. She was predeceased by her mother, Winifred Shaw Terrill ’18, and is survived by her husband, Marven, three children, nine grandchildren, and a brother.
Laurence B. Taber, Aug. 18, 2011, in Morristown, N.J., at 80. He earned a master’s from Stevens Institute of Technology and then served two years in the Army. He worked as a computer consultant for Union Carbide for 30 years. He was active with his church and the Shade Tree Authority and was borough historian for Madison, N.J. He gardened, collected antiques, and raised Scottish terriers. Survivors include his brother and numerous friends.
Duane A. Hurd, Aug. 16, 2011, in Waterville, Maine, at 86. He enlisted in the Navy at 17 to serve in World War II. After Colby he worked in insurance, played golf and tennis, and rooted for the Patriots. Survivors include his second wife, Marjorie, three children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Norman B. Crook, Oct. 4, 2011, in Marlow, Ala., at 81. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and then earned a master’s of divinity from Hartford Seminary Foundation. He was ordained with the United Church of Christ, and while in the ministry he also worked with Bethany Homes. He traveled in an RV during retirement and worked at dog shows. He and his wife, Josette, raised four children.
John R. Ely, Aug. 3, 2011, in Naples, Fla., at 82. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He bought a taxi business in Westwood, N.J., and later also became a school bus contractor. In retirement he pursued his love of golf. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor, three children, and five grandchildren.
Charles H. Whitelaw Jr., July 4, 2011, in Bingham Farms, Mich., at 82. He worked as an insurance agent for more than 40 years, retiring as partner in Steinhoff, Maas and Whitelaw Insurance Agency. He enjoyed golf and travel. Survivors include his wife, Anne, three children, nine grandchildren, and two sisters.
Ruth Stetson Pittman, July 19, 2011, in Wilton, N.H., at 82. A champion of the arts, she taught all ages at High Mowing School in Wilton and at Well School in Peterborough. She adored her students, supported performance arts, and loved ancient Chinese painting, Native American art, and everything Italian. Survivors include her daughters, Susan and Liz, and five grandchildren.
Edward D. Winkler '63, June 24, 2002, in Lebanon, N.H., at 60. He worked at Vermont Research Corp. in Springfield, Vt., as controller and retired as CEO in 1993, then started his own financial consulting business, Wink Financial Inc. He served on several local and civic boards. He is survived by his son and daughter, Jeffrey Winkler '89 and Amy Winkler, two sisters and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
