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Ronald A. Swanson '55
July 29, 2019, in Slingerlands, N.Y., at 86. Aiming for medical school since his sophomore year at Colby, he achieved his goal in 1959 when he graduated from Boston University Medical School. Following an internship and his residency, he joined the Navy, during which time he passed his radiology boards. He settled in Brunswick, Maine, and worked as a radiologist for Mid-Coast Hospital. Together with his wife of 60 years, Eleanor Turner Swanson ’54, who predeceased him, they raised five children.
James R. Jamieson '56
June 2, 2019, in Camp Hill, Pa., at 85. A decorated Air Force pilot, he flew a Phantom Jet F-4 fighter bomber during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Silver Star, a Distinguished Flying Cross, two presidential citations, and other honors. In retirement, he earned his realtor’s license and was a realtor in the Harrisburg, Pa., area. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ann Harding Jamieson ’58, four children, and 11 grandchildren.
George G. Petrikas '56
July 29, 2019, in Merrimack, N.H., at 85. He served in the U.S. Army and then returned to Maine, where he worked in his family’s restaurants, including Park Diner in Waterville. He is remembered as a quiet, simple man by his extended family, who survives him.
Alfred U. Howes '57
Aug. 22, 2019, in Providence, R.I., at 84. He served in the U.S. Army and then spent his career as a licensed navigator for the Merchant Marine, returning in the ’90s to his hometown of Providence, where he was active with St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. He also spent time on the family farm in North Hero, Vt., until he donated the property to the Lake Champlain Lake Trust in 2000. A special evensong was held at St. Martin’s in his memory Oct. 13.
Mary Danforth Lozier '57
March 28, 2019, in Duxbury, Mass., at 83. Born in Maine and self-identified as a Mainer, she nonetheless lived for 53 years in Duxbury, where she established a long career in real estate sales and management. Outside of work, she enjoyed the arts and film, gardening, golf, and cooking. She leaves two daughters and three grandchildren.
James H. Marchbank '57
Feb. 10, 2019, in Silver Spring, Md., at 83. Following service in the Army Reserves, he earned an M.B.A. from American University in 1964. He served as a business manager for the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) in Washington, D.C., the Ivymount School, and the Children’s Defense Fund. His volunteer service included work with the Southern Maryland Heart Association, the Southern Maryland Health Systems Agency, and the Greater Laurel Citizens Advisory Committee, which helped build a local hospital. He was also a member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. He found pleasure in riding motorcycles and driving convertibles, sailing and canoeing, traveling internationally, reading mysteries, and being near the ocean with a cigar. His wife of 59 years, Nancy Hansen Marchbank ’57, two sons, and three grandchildren survive him.
Brian K. Barnard '58
March 30, 2019, in Stonington, Conn., at 87. He served in the U.S. Army for two years before transferring to Colby as a sophomore. After 20 years working for Burlington Industries in New York, he established his own company, Barnard-Maine, making custom scarves and ties. On the side, he was a model and an actor, and he was an accomplished singer who sang with choral, church, and opera groups. Enjoyment came from tennis, golf, skiing, and racing his boat, Spray, on Long Island Sound. His wife of 58 years, Carole Jelinek Barnard ’59, two children, and four grandchildren survive him.
James Bishop Jr. '58
April 23, 2019, in Sedona, Ariz., at 82. Award-winning author and environmentalist, Bishop joined Newsweek in 1958 and covered Wall Street, the aerospace and film industries in Los Angeles, and, in the Washington bureau, Watergate and energy and environmental issues of the 1970s. In 1977 he became a senior member of the energy policy and planning staff for the Carter Administration, and a year later was director of communications and public affairs of the Federal Energy Administration, where he was awarded the Medal for Outstanding Service. He also worked in Hollywood in the film industry. In the late 1980s he moved to Sedona, where his first sighting of a wild bald eagle provoked a spiritual awakening. He became an outspoken environmentalist, was president of Sedona Recycles, and consulted with national and area environmental agencies. He supported the arts in Sedona, was committed to grassroots organizing, taught creative writing classes, and authored three books. In 2008 he was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award from the Sedona Community Foundation. A sister, three children, and six grandchildren survive him.
Judith Garland Bruce '58
July 28, 2019, in Newtown Square, Pa., at 83. She worked briefly for Pan American Airlines before marrying, teaching at Kents Hill School in Maine, then raising her children. In 1981 she became Widener University’s “first lady” when her husband became president there. The university awarded her an honorary doctor of humane letters in 2001 for her gracious service. Together with her husband, they established an endowed scholarship fund at Colby as well as a library fund. Judy treasured the friendships she had with her Tri Delta sisters for more than 60 years. She was also an enthusiastic traveler, reader, and New York Times crossword puzzle solver. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert ’59, two children, seven grandchildren, including Sarah Bruce ’10, and four great-grandchildren.
Leo H. Famolare '58
June 17, 2019, in Kennebunk, Maine, at 84. He left Colby to join the U.S. Army and served until 1969, at which time he started working for his brother’s shoe company, Famolare. Later, he worked for Dexter Shoe Company as executive vice president. Survivors include his wife, Anne, four children, including Lee-Anne ’83, and six grandchildren.
