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Edith L. Barron '38, April 15, 1997, in Waterville, Maine, at 80. A summa cum laude graduate, she received her master's degree from Columbia University Teachers' College. She retired in 1982 after teaching mathematics at Waterville Junior High School for 42 years. Survivors include her nephews, Harry Barron and Ralph Barron, and her niece, Pamela Barron Orne.
Ernest M. Frost '38, May 29, 1997, in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., at 81. After teaching at Husson College, he joined the voluntary movement and was an executive of several health organizations, including the March of Dimes and the American Heart Association. Predeceased by his wife, Ruth Fuller Frost '36, he is survived by his son, James Frost, his daughter, Nikki Frost '66, and two grandchildren.
Vivian B. Hunter '38, March 15, 1997, in Augusta, Maine, at 81. She was a claim examiner for the Social Security Administration for 31 years until her retirement in 1971. Several cousins survive her.
Priscilla Cram Muir '38, March 30, 1997, in Winslow, Maine, at 79. A Thomas College graduate, she worked for Colby's buildings and grounds department for 23 years. Predeceased by her first husband, Robert F. Allen '29 and by her second husband, Harry Muir '26, she is survived by her daughter, Betty Cowing, a brother, a stepdaughter and stepson and three grandchildren.
Frederick B. Oleson '38, April 12, 1997, in Concord, Mass., at 81. He was a professor of physics at the University of Maine before associating with Brookhaven National laboratory in New York. He retired from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after 25 years of service as a certified health physicist and engineer. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Noyes Oleson '40, two daughters, a son, seven grandchildren and a niece and nephew.
Dorothy Weeks Egan '39, Feb. 2, 1997, in Los Angeles, Calif., at 79. After serving as a Navy lieutenant in communications during World War II, she worked as an executive secretary in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her husband, Frank Egan, she is survived by her brother, Josiah Staples, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Arthur G. Beach Jr. '42, April 18, 1997, in Arlington, Texas, at 77. A 23-year Air Force officer, he was a pilot of several different aircraft in World War II and during the Cold War. After retiring as a lieutenant colonel, he worked for the Texas Employment Commission. He is survived by his wife, Ann, two sons, two daughters and several grandchildren.
Addison E. Steeves '42 in Portland, Maine, at 77. He received his bachelor of divinity degree from Meadville Theological School in Chicago in 1945. Later he served Unitarian Universalist churches in Stockton, Calif., and in Dedham, Melrose and Auburn, Mass. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Ireland Steeves '42, two daughters, including Ellen Steeves '80, a son, a sister and three brothers.
James M. Whitten '44, May 6, 1997, in Melbourne Beach, Fla., at 81. For 30 years he was a professor of adult education at the University of Southern Maine. In retirement he traveled and was active in Elderhostels. His wife, Teresa, and three sons survive him.
John E. Carman '46, May 27, 1997, in Portland, Maine, at 73. He was owner and operator of automobile agencies before joining the New York Life Insurance Co. in Maine. He also was an active Mason. Survivors include his wife, Doris, two sons, three daughters, 24 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
