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Richard S. Jones Jr. ’72, May 25, 2014, in Waterville, Maine, at 64. He earned a master’s in education technology from Thomas College and spent 26 years teaching fifth through seventh graders in the Waterville area. He wrote "Tools for the Geographer", a textbook published in 1996. A soccer aficionado, he coached for the Waterville Youth Soccer Association, served the United Soccer Federation of Maine, and coached Olympic Development teams as well as Waterville varsity teams. He led Bible study, enjoyed woodworking, and was a gifted vocalist. He performed with the Imposters at Colby, formed the Mustard Seed Choir, and cofounded the Christian band Light. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Maralyn, his mother, his father, Richard S. Jones Sr. ’44, a daughter, two sons, and five grandchildren.
Dudley W. Townsley ’72, Feb. 5, 2012, in Sanbornton, N.H., at 61. A U.S. Air Force major, he earned a master’s at University of Southern Mississippi and enjoyed a 20-year communications career, retiring in 1992 as a communications-computer systems officer. He received myriad awards including the Meritorious Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Returning to his home state of New Hampshire, he worked at Lakes Region Community College and was honored with the Governor’s Initiative Award. His mother, Elaine Browning Townsley ’48, passed away March 6, 2014. He is survived by a son.
Gregory White Smith ’73, April 10, 2014, in Aiken, S.C., at 62. He earned master’s and law degrees from Harvard and edited legal books prior to his writing career. He and his husband, Steven Naifeh, collaborated on 18 books, including the bestselling Van Gogh: The Life and Pulitzer Prize-winning Jackson Pollock: An American Saga. They were also successful authors of howto guides and true crime. Smith served as a Colby overseer from 1987 to 1996, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1992, and was the speaker at Colby’s bicentennial commencement in 2013. He learned he had a brain tumor in the 1970s and for nearly 40 years defied ominous prognoses with innovative treatments. He is survived by his husband.
David F. Scudder ’76, April 16, 2014, in Centerville, Mass., at 59. Passionate about the sea, fishing, and Cape Cod, he joined his family’s ferry and charter business, Hy-Line Cruises, where he eventually became vice president of operations. He was known for his affable and generous nature, serving as president of the Cape Cod Maritime Museum and as fundraising chair and later chair of the board of the Cape and Islands United Way. He is survived by his wife, Sheila, his parents, two brothers, and many nieces and nephews.
Nathaniel K. Fenollosa ’92, Feb. 23, 2014, in Guilford, Conn., at 43. A compassionate veterinarian who loved cycling, skiing, and art, he continued to share his joie de vivre and pursue his passions even when he was sick. After more than two years, he succumbed to glioblastoma. In his memory, the Nathaniel K. Fenollosa Fund at the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven provides support to children with families affected by cancer. He is survived by his wife, Amy, and two sons.
Eitan S. Green ’09, May 30, 2014, in Mt. Rainier National Park, Wash., at 28. An accomplished climber who was guiding in the White Mountains and on the Acadia coast while still a student, Green died in a climbing accident on Mt. Rainier. Working for Alpine Ascents International, he was guiding an ascent of the Carbon Glacier, one of the most difficult routes up Rainier. While at Colby he studied in India, learned Nepali, and completed an anthropology senior honors thesis on the international climbing community. He graduated magna cum laude. He is survived by his parents and a sister.
Griffin G. Metto ’15, March 14, 2014, in Franklin, Mass., at 20. A double major in classics and government, he had just been elected to Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, and he hoped to attend law school. He was news editor of the Colby Echo, a member of Model U.N., and a staunch Red Sox and Celtics fan who attended as many games as he could. Described as an old soul, he was kind and loyal. He passed away after a brief illness and is survived by his parents and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Adjunct Professor of Physical Education and Athletics Emeritus James B. Wescott, May 27, 2014, in Camden, Maine, at 71. As a high school decathlete he won the New Hampshire State Championship in 1961. After earning his bachelor’s degree at Plymouth State and a master’s at Indiana, he coached at North Carolina State before coming to Colby in 1978 as head track and field coach, a position he held until his retirement in 2003. Active in several Maine communities, he served as a mentor to schoolchildren and as a Belfast YMCA board member. A rowing enthusiast, he competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta at age 70 and was sculling on Megunticook Lake in Camden, Maine, during the final moments of his life. He is survived by his wife, Jo, a daughter, a son, and a granddaughter.
David Leigh “L.D.” Burke ’56, July 30, 2014, in Santa Fe, N.M., at 80. A successful graphic designer and architect, he worked in graphic design in Chicago and San Francisco and in suburban development in Houston before moving to Santa Fe in the 1980s. There, he designed distinctive buildings such as the Pink Church, which housed his L.D. Burke Cowboy Furniture business, and the dragon-topped Fortaleza Coyote building. He also created wood sculptures and collage-on-wood artworks, composed songs including “Sopaipilla Song” recorded by Randy Travis, and enjoyed traveling and windsurfing. Known for his colorful work, he sought beauty in both urban and natural landscapes, and in recent years he loved retreating to his Heron Lake cabin. He is survived by his wife, Janine, two daughters, and four grandchildren.
John A. Delaney ’56, March 29, 2014, in Ontario, N.Y., at 79. At Colby he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, the Newman Council, and the Outing Club, and he played baseball. He worked as a manager at General Electric and Xerox. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, a daughter, a son, and three grandchildren.
Deanne K. Herman, July 20, 2011, in Augusta, Maine, at 58. An advocate for locally grown Maine food, she was a founding member of the Fedco Warehouse that distributed food to Maine co-ops. For 23 years she worked for the state of Maine, where she initiated the Maine FarmShare for Seniors program and helped create the “Get Real, Get Maine” motto. She was a photographer, a lover of water sports, and a tennis player. She died from ovarian cancer. Survivors include her mother, Anita, a sister, a niece, and a network of friends.
