Don’t see a column for your class? Please send news to your class secretary, listed at the end of the class columns, or submit directly to classnotes.editor@unh.edu. The deadline for the next issue is September 15.
9 Rickey Drive
Maynard, MA 01754
bryantnab@yahoo.com; 978-501-0334
Exeter, NH 03833
149 East Side Drive #294
Concord, NH 03301
clark603@yahoo.com; 603-715-2493 or 603-828-6885 (cell)
May-Nov.: 40502 Lenox Park Dr.
Novi, MI 48377; (248) 859-4084
Dec.-April: 4940 Westchester Ct. #3703
Naples, FL 34105; (239) 213-0140
117 Woodbridge Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739
jonaglowacki@morrisbb.net; 828-606-5201
315 Chickory Trail
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
stella.landry@alumni.unh.edu
110 Dillingham Avenue, #301
Falmouth, MA 02540-3357
a.m.batchelor@alumni.unh.edu; 508-548-2221
I have received word of too many deaths among our classmates, stereotypically, sadly, mostly men. Please see the “Memoriam” section of this issue for their names.
Kathy (Seabrooke) Megathlin reached out sharing that she became a widow in March 2019, after 52 years of marriage. She lives in Boca Raton, FL, working as a volunteer and swim instructor. Philip Rowe of Portsmouth, NH, died in December. He and his wife Patricia relocated to Granville, NY, where he taught Spanish and coached cross country for 31 years, also serving as athletic director. Matthew Poftak died December, in Biddeford Pool, ME. As a mechanical engineer in the power industry, Matt worked for several companies including Alexandria Power Associates where he served as president, general manager and environmental manager. He was a longtime member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and served on the panel of the American Arbitration Association. David Eastman, naturalist, author, radio show host, newspaper columnist and Vietnam War helicopter pilot, passed away in November. Dave was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, 34 Air Medals and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with a Gold Star for his outstanding efforts in the Vietnam War. In 2001, he wrote a book “Outlaws in Vietnam,” a firsthand account of his wartime service with the Outlaws of the 175th Aviation Company in the Mekong Delta. After retirement he obtained his master’s in forest science and returned to teach at UNH as adjunct faculty. In 2008, UNH inducted Dave into the ROTC Hall of Fame. Michael Eastwood died in January. In 1995, UNH inducted Mike into their Hall of Fame for his athletic achievement in football and lacrosse. Mike met his soulmate Sally Hilton and they were married for 56 years. He held various sales positions with Anheuser-Busch, NYNEX, and Verizon. While working at NYNEX, Mike was selected as a member of the Chairman’s Club for outstanding sales achievements. Marney (McLean) Miles-Pineda died in January in Sullivan, ME. With her degree in art educations she moved to San Francisco where she taught until retiring. Her many interests included salsa dancing, Celtic history and speaking fluent Spanish.
Call it fate, symmetry, or just another sign that our class is unique: Our days at UNH ended with a strike that shut down the campus—and our plans for a 50th reunion in 2020 ended with a pandemic that shut down the country. Our gala weekend has been rescheduled for June 4–6, 2021, when will be joined by 13 other classes for a double, mega reunion — the biggest in UNH’s history! You can always find more information on the UNH Reunion website at: unh.edu/reunions — and if you’re not already a member of our class Facebook page, you should be. Search UNH Class of 1970 to find us, and in the meantime, why not drop us a line to let our classmates know how the pandemic has affected you? On the Class of 1970 Facebook page, Ann Boulanger reports that she lives in Milton, NH, after 35 years with Portsmouth School System. She works part-time as a judge on the Granite State Challenge for high school students on NHPBS, loves to travel and has spent “lots of time reading, walking and raking now that the snow has left my yard.” John Christie has topped off a long career in the news business (which he started as the managing editor of The New Hampshire) with his first book, a memoir, “The Prince of Wentworth Street: An American Boyhood in the Shadow of a Genocide.” This capstone for a distinguished journalism career describes how John’s upbringing in a tenement in Dover was affected by his grandmother’s survival of the Armenian Genocide; to learn more, check out the “Bookshelf” page in this issue of the magazine, visit John’s Facebook page and watch for book signings in the Gloucester, MA area, where he lives with his wife, Naomi Schalit. Gary Evans enjoys hiking in NH with Jerry Langdon ’71, especially the “great trails in Concord and Pawtuckaway,” and he’s working up “to doing more 4000 footers.” Laurie Folkes is still pursuing his lively acting career in New York City. His latest success: a role in Episode 218 of the NBC series “New Amsterdam,” which dealt with the pandemic. Jay Frost and his wife moved last year to Meredith, NH ,to fulfill a retirement dream: “We love it here. We are both fit and active and maintain our sanity during CV-19 by hiking every day on any one of dozens of nearby trails. My wife teaches private piano lessons, and all of the students have transitioned to online learning, so not much has changed for her. Suffice it to say that life has been very good for us and our children. Let’s hope it stays that way.” Mike Franz retired to Uruguay after 46 years in corporate America: “Like everyone else it seems, my wife and I are observing the quarantine and doing more reading than ever…never a bad thing for certain. We were traveling to other South American countries but that is ‘on hold’ for the moment.” Carolyn Innis Remley is thriving in Long Beach, CA: “My husband and I are retired, but staying busy with grandkids, travel and volunteer work. My 45 years in nursing have given me a deep appreciation for the wonderful education I received at UNH. I spent my entire career caring for poor children and their families. I enjoy good health, we love traveling and I am looking forward to seeing my classmates in June 2021!” Alan Peterson — aka Captain Al “Skitch” Peterson — is upbeat as ever in Sunapee, NH, where, he says, “All is good.” Al has been doing “essential” motorbiking and lake touring (in his boat), talking with ham radio friends, playing online bridge and poker, and—of course—Zooming. Need a smile in iffy times? Visit Larry Spongberg’s “Daily Laugh with Larry” page on his YouTube channel, or search for a direct link on our class Facebook page. Mike Willette and his travel-agent wife, Jacki, live across the street from ski lifts in Squaw Valley, CA, so he’s often on the slopes. A retired real estate broker and children’s martial arts instructor (“Okinawan karate”), Mike has been a “merchant seaman, lawyer (for six weeks), traveling bartender, location manager for a couple of cheesy TV sitcoms” and travel writer. Mike and Jacki once lived in Bali and for the past several years have spent winters traveling in Africa (including a recent visit to Cape Town, Namibia, Kenya, Zanzibar and Uganda, trekking with chimps and gorillas). We are so sorry to have lost two classmates, both before the pandemic: Mike Nyhan of Burnt Hills, NY, a retired a school administrator, and Wallace “Wally” Robinson of Ashford, CT, who’d been an NBC news correspondent and host of ABC Weekend Sports. Please search online for their obituaries learn more about the admirable lives of these two classmates, both of whom were military veterans.
Brig. Gen. Barry J. Sottaks started his military career in the Army in 1963. He earned his commission at the Infantry Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Barry served two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. He was shot down six times, lost many friends and was a highly decorated warrior. His early career assignments included Germany, Korea and several stateside posts. He commanded the 101st Aviation Battalion. Later, Barry worked for many years as a golf marshal at Glen Annie Golf Course. Bruce C. Smith of Orlando, FL, became an electrical engineer and worked in the aerospace industry for Martin-Marietta. He then relocated to Maryland where he worked for Vitro Labs in Silver Spring. Returning to Orlando, Bruce worked for Insystec in Winter Park and NCR in Lake Mary. He also attended Rollins College and received an MBA. Bruce was described as a “modern day MacGyver!”
I look forward to hearing from you soon. May you all stay healthy and strong! Please use this email if you would like to e-mail me, drkimlampson@gmail.com.
George Arthur Rasula died in December 2019. George was most proudly a soldier and a Finn, sharing his interest in Finland with his family. George enlisted in the Army in December 1942 and retired as a Colonel in 1974 having served in the Pacific Theater in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War and as the Army attaché to Finland. He earned an M.A. from UNH after retiring. Annebelle Cohen passed away Dec. 25. She was married to Arnold Cohen for 66 years. She was a graduate of Radcliffe (1949), earned an M.A. in zoology and earned an MBA from UNH. She was past president of Temple Adath Yeshuran, founder of the Derryfield School and served on numerous Jewish public service boards. She was loving, giving and an inspiration. Harold Williams died Dec. 30. Following graduation, he served in the Vietnam War in the 11th Armored Cavalry “Blackhorse” Regiment. When facing difficulties, he would say “I’ve been in war. I can deal with this.” Harold completed his MBA at UNH. Harold opened his accounting practice in Hampstead, NH, and was town treasurer for 40 years. He loved American history and his family’s place in it and Boston sports. He was a member of various organizations including the Lions Club and the VFW. He leaves behind his wife Stephanie daughter Marissa and grandson Levi,who knew to find Swedish fish in Pop’s pockets. Sharon Ann Clark died in January. She received her business administration degree from UNH. Sharon loved her position coordinating services for seniors. She was best known in her favorite role as auntie and loved to celebrate family accomplishments and traditions. She was auntie to families of cousins and friends always remembering special occasions. Sharon was a sports fan and member of the family Pan Mass Challenge team.
Please send your news to me at rschell@jjwpr.com or text/call 603/770-3607. I’d love to hear from you!
j.butterfield@alumni.unh.edu
1986 | Stephanie Creane King
93 Channing Rd.
Belmont, MA 02478
s.king@alumni.unh.edu
1987 | Tina Napolitano Savoia
5 Samuel Path
Natick, MA 01760
savoia@comcast.net
131 Holmes Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
david.gray@alumni.unh.edu
1994 | Michael Opal
26 Rockwood Heights Rd.
Manchester, MA 01944
m.opal@alumni.unh.edu
23 Tarratine Dr.
Brunswick, ME 04011
emily.rines@alumni.unh.edu
2002 | Abby Severance Gillis
19 Chase St.
Woburn,MA 01801
agillis716@alumni.unh.edu
All Other Classes
Class Notes Editor
UNH Magazine
15 Strafford Ave.
Durham, NH 03824
classnotes.editor@unh.edu