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Phyllis McKiel Bedig '48, December 27, 2003, in Stratford, Conn., at 77. She was involved in Sigma Kappa sorority affairs, book discussion groups and bridge clubs. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Robert C. Bedig '49, a son, three daughters, including Laurel Bedig-Swigart '74 and Cynthia Bedig Meyers '76, four grandchildren, three sisters, a brother and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Barbara Fransen Briggs '49, September 10, 2003, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at 75. She received an M.Ed. at the University of Cincinnati and was a teacher at the city's Lakeside Elementary School. A widow, she is survived by three sons.
Russell Goldsmith Jr. '51, December 20, 2003, in Ipswich, Mass., at 75. President and owner of Whyte's Laundry and Cleaners in Lynn, Mass., he was active in industry groups and was president of the New England Laundry Owners Association. He was a leader in many North Shore Jewish and community organizations. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Mark Goldsmith '53, a son, David M. Goldsmith '80, two daughters, three grandchildren, his brother, Gerald Goldsmith '56, and many nieces and nephews.
Jane Steady Hood '51, December 19, 2003, in Exeter, N.H., at 74. Before starting her family she worked at the Memorial Hospital Sloan-Kettering Institute, studying breast and testicular cancer. She was a member of several organizations, including Common Cause and Planned Parenthood. She is survived by her husband, Henry Hood, a son and three daughters, three granddaughters and a brother.
Barbara Best Berg '53, June 18, 2003, in New York, N.Y., at 71. A homemaker, she also was a retirement plan administrator for Harrison National Bank and Trust in Morristown, N.J., and Hazeltine Corporation in Greenlawn, N.Y. Survivors include her sons, David M. Merrill Jr. and Robert T. Merrill, and her daughter, Katherine Merrill.
Jean Lyons Shulkin '53, June 25, 2003, in Lenox, Mass., at 72. She and her husband of 52 years, Arthur Shulkin '51, moved to Tucson in 1980 and were the founders and former owners of Foothills Properties. She also was an associate broker for Long Realty. Surviving are her husband, four daughters, eight grandchildren, her sister and her brother.
Robert N. Wulfing '53, February 21, 2004, in Wallingford, Vt., at 75. He served in the Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. During his career in brokerage and investments he was a bond trader at Chemical Bank New York Trust for five years, then was a vice president at Alex. Brown & Sons. He is survived by his wife, Joan, two daughters and a son, Stephen Wulfing '76, six grandchildren and his brother.
Bernice White Sanders '55, June 2003, in Maine, at 69. Licensed in banking, securities and insurance, she was a personal financial analyst operating her own financial service business. Previously she owned and operated Sanders General Construction in Clinton, Maine, with her husband, Don. Survivors include her daughter, Pam Betts.
Francis F. Bartlett Jr. '56, December 1, 2003, in Waterville, Maine, at 69. He received an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and was treasurer and president of Boothby & Bartlett Company in Waterville. He devoted himself to community affairs, serving on the boards of many local institutions, including the board of Thomas College. A long-time supporter of the College, he was predeceased by his many Colby relatives. Surviving are two cousins, Eleanor Rogers and Mary Lou Owens, and other relatives.
S. Peter Krieger '56, November 14, 2003, in Wilmington, N.C., at 69. After attending Georgetown University's School of Law, he worked in the resort hotel business and as a radio announcer. Following family tradition, he became an accomplished yachtsman. He served the Wilmington community and his church in many capacities. Surviving are his children, Karen E. Krieger, Kathy N. Krieger and Kevin B. Krieger, and two grandsons.
Ann Bonneau Cron '58, September 2, 2003, in Dix Hills, N.Y., at 66. She was director of compliance at New York Life Insurance Company. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Caserta and Kathy Regan, four grandchildren, a sister and an aunt.
