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Price Y. Tozier '39, December 30, 2003, in Fairfield, Maine, at 86. A World War II infantry veteran of the European Theater, he was the U.S. Postal Service's postmaster in Fairfield from 1954 to 1973. He also was well known in amateur tennis circles throughout New England for 50 years, and he served the First Baptist Church of Fairfield for more than 60 years. He is survived by a son and two daughters, Richard Tozier, Ruth Gagne and Margaret (Peggy) Blair, 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a nephew.
John E. Gilmore '40, February 9, 2004, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, at 85. He served in the Coast Guard during World War II. After the war he earned a master's in history and a master's in counseling at the University of Maine and taught history and coached in high schools in Gorham, Waterville, Winslow, Cape Elizabeth and South Portland, Maine. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ann Jones Gilmore '42, his son, Richard S. Gilmore '66, his daughter, Susanne Gilmore MacArthur '68, and five grandchildren.
Maurice D. Gross '40, December 28, 2003, in Spring Hill, Fla., at 84. He was a Navy Seabee in World War II and participated in military action in Africa, Italy, France and Okinawa. He was employed at Saco-Lowell Co. for 16 years, United Technologies in East Hartford, Conn., for 16 years and the Department of Transportation for 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Doris, two daughters, two stepdaughters, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren.
Dorothy Bake Kesaris '40, October 4, 2003, in New Hampshire, at 87. She earned a master's in social studies at the University of Connecticut and was a history teacher for 16 years in Oregon and New York before moving to Wilton (Conn.) High School. Survivors include her sons, Philip A. and George P. Kesaris '78.
Heber C. "Gus" Brill '41, October 29, 2003, in Rockport, Maine, at 84. A West Point Military Academy graduate, he served in Italy during World War II. After receiving an M.S. in bioradiology at the University of California at Berkeley he was commander of the Army Nuclear Defense Lab in 1960-63 and worked at the Defense Atomic Support Agency in 1964-65. After retiring from the Army he was a nuclear engineer in Las Vegas, Nev. He returned to Maine, where he was active in community affairs. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, three sons, a daughter, several stepchildren, a brother, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donald R. McDonnell '42, December 11, 1997, in Hamden, Conn., at 78. He was a neurosurgeon in New Haven, Conn. Survivors include his six daughters, 15 grandchildren and his brother, William E. McDonnell '50.
Muriel "Mickie" Howe Delano '42, January 2, 2004, in Benson, N.C., at 83. Beginning in 1951 she and her husband, Ralph Delano '40, published the local weekly newspaper, The Benson Review. She also was organist and choir director at the Methodist church in Benson for more than 40 years and was a founding member, president and choir director of the Raleigh, N.C., chapter of the Sweet Adelines barbershop singers. She is survived by her husband, two sons and four grandchildren.
Beatrice Sosonowitz Wofsey '42, January 1, 2004, in Stamford, Conn., at 85. An artist who produced oil paintings and stone sculptures, she was president and art director of the Temple Beth El Sisterhood and a long-time member of the Stamford Art Society. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Earl J. Wofsey, a son, two granddaughters, two sisters, a brother, 13 nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
Eliot Young '42, September 19, 2002, in Somers, N.Y., at 82. A physician, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy Young.
James W. Moriarty '43, December 11, 2003, in Westwood, Mass., at 83. He served in landings at Anzio and Normandy during World War II. In 1945 he joined John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., where he specialized in services for military personnel, and retired in 1985 as executive vice president of group operations. In 1989 both he and his wife, Evelyn Gates Moriarty '44, were awarded Colby Bricks. He leaves his wife, two sons, including Richard Moriarty '68, two daughters, including Cheryl Moriarty Higgins '70, and 11 grandchildren, including Jennifer Higgins '97.
Robert E. Kahn '44, December 9, 2003, in Massachusetts, at 80. He served in the Navy during World War II and later earned an A.M. and Ph.D. in microbiology and an M.D. at Boston University School of Medicine. He served in the allergy and immunology unit at Massachusetts General Hospital for many years. He retired from his practice with Greater Suburban Health Services in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, three sons, a daughter and three grandchildren.
