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Gloria Fine Polan '46, February 17, 1999, in Massachusetts, at 73. She attended Columbia University and worked as a chemist at New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, Mass., while raising three children.
Ida Tyler Morse '47, May 18, 2003, in New York, at 76. She worked for The Maine Christian Association in Orono, Maine, then raised two children and worked part time as a secretary/fashion show commentator. Survivors include her husband, John E. Morse.
Maynard B. Ross '48, April 30, 2003, in Boston, Mass., at 80. He served in the Army in the Philippines, New Guinea and Luzon and was awarded the Purple Heart and several other ribbons and medals. A self-employed accountant, he was affiliated with the Automatic Radio Co. in Melrose, Mass. He is survived by his children, Marc Ross, Roni Kosow and Karen Ross, a sister and three grandchildren.
Elaine Erskine Dow '49, May 21, 2003, in Brunswick, Maine, at 75. She earned a master's at Boston University and taught English in junior high schools in Beverly and Danvers, Mass., and at Marblehead (Mass.) High School. She became curator of the Parson Capen House in Topsfield, Mass., and lectured and wrote several books on natural history. Survivors include her husband, Robert R. Dow, two daughters and a sister, Patricia Erskine Howlett '52.
Leon V. O'Donnell '49, April 27, 2003, in Winter Haven, Fla., at 80. He served in the Navy during World War II. He joined Unicorn Books Inc. in New York City, where he supervised the compiling of information for the company's Book of the Year. He later managed the O.E. Macintyre operations in Rutland, Vt., and before retirement operated a general store in Castleton, Vt. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Richardson Biczko, five daughters, a stepson, a brother, two sisters and 14 grandchildren.
Leonard R. Warshaver '49, June 20, 2003, in Boston, Mass., at 76. He moved up to sales manager during 15 years with his family's business, the Slumberland Mattress Co. In 1965 he founded the Amsterdam Bedding Co. and in 1976 purchased the Serta Mattress Co. of New England, becoming one of the largest Serta manufacturers in the country. In 1992 he and his son, Chuck, founded World Sleep Products in North Billerica, Mass., where he served as chairman of the board. A gifted athlete, he supported the Special Olympics, among many other philanthropic institutions. He leaves his wife, Elaine, his son, a daughter, a sister and several grandchildren.
Richard Lyon Jr. '50, June 27, 2003, in Mount Vernon, Maine, at 74. He earned two master's, at Clark University and at Worcester Tech, taught mathematics in several Massachusetts high schools and served the town of Hubbardston, Mass., as a selectman, assessor and member of the school committee. He leaves his wife, Marion, seven sons, two daughters, a brother, Melvin Lyon '52, a sister, 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Anne Fairbanks Iarrobino '52, March 26, 2003, in Natick, Mass., at 73. She was a fifth-generation owner of Fairbanks & Son, a stationery store in Natick. Following retirement she was employed at the Natick law offices of Zaltas, Medoff and Raider. She leaves a son, Daniel G. Iarrobino, a daughter, Gail A. Carey, four grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew.
Barbara Ann Dean '53, May 6, 2002, in Doylestown, Pa., at 70. She is survived by a cousin, Natalie Lowell.
Richard B. Ullman '54, May 20, 1998, in Boca Raton, Fla., at 66. He was a former stockbroker at Phillips Appel & Walden in New York City. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, and a daughter.
Nancy Cowing McGinley '55, July 14, 2003, in West Chester, Pa., at 69. She was a homemaker who before marriage worked as a laboratory technician. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Patricia Upp, a brother, a sister and two granddaughters.
