Gordon Kraft ’73G let us know that his mother, Dorothy Kimball Kraft Doran, passed away at her Riverwoods Home in Exeter, New Hampshire, in July 2021. She made it to her 100th birthday. Dorothy was the 1943 class secretary for nearly 70 years, was president of UNH Alumni Association and was the alumni member on the USNH Board of Trustees, among all her other awards and activities. Gordon wrote, “She loved UNH and all the people she met there as if they were her family members. I cannot tell you how much she appreciated all the cards and letters from UNH friends and colleagues for her 100th birthday party in February. She read the cards over and over again. She actually did get about 100 cards from friends and family.” UNH Magazine received word of the passing of two other alumni from the class of 1943. Walter Platt Jr. passed away just three months shy of his 100th birthday on July 12, 2020. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, attaining the rank of captain. He then went on to have a lifelong, successful career as an ophthalmologist until retiring at 89. He is survived by three children, seven grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. Elaine Hirshberg passed away at age 99 on July 4, 2021, also three months shy of her 100th birthday. After graduating from UNH, she earned her master’s degree from Northeastern and Framingham State, which led to careers as a microbiologist and nutritionist at several prominent Massachusetts hospitals — Lahey, Mass General and Boston City Hospital. Elaine is survived by four nephews and their families.

While he never finished grade school due to a childhood illness and only spent one semester at UNH because he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II, Elmer “Bud” Runyon graduated near the top of his classes at both Gould Academy and then Portland Law School. He passed on June 3, 2020. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Claire, for 72 years until her death in 2017. He is survived by their four children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Ruth Belyea Simpson was a Kappa Delta sister here at UNH and earned her bachelor’s degree in microbiology and a master’s degree in bacteriology. Ruth went on to have an impressive career, first teaching at Fairleigh Dickenson University and then working at Lederle Laboratories, Warner Lambert and retiring from Becton Dickinson and Company. She enjoyed singing in her church choir and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, achieving many accomplishments. She died on March 15, 2021, at the age of 94. Ruth is survived by three daughters, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Marjorie Fletcher Cole passed away on May 14, 2021, at age 95. Raised a city girl, she and her husband, Reuben, settled near his family home in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and she enjoyed all that country living had to offer, including watching sunrises and observing wildlife. She embraced her new home by serving as secretary to Dartmouth ski coaches for 23 years and volunteering in the community. She is survived by her son and four grandchildren. Don McCarter passed away on June 12, 2021, at age 93. Don was a herdsman for a variety of dairy farms in the Northeast and retired as an area manager for Eastern A.I. He was a pilot for the Civil Air Patrol and researched family genealogy and was a great storyteller. Don is survived by five daughters, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Albert Firestone passed away on July 10, 2020. In his later years, he had been a resident of West Palm Beach, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Bernice. Wallace Goddard passed away on April 18, 2020. In his later years, he had lived in Pennsylvania.

Over the summer, I attended two weddings. My third grandchild’s wedding was in California. After two years of planning, it had to quickly be changed from Lake Tahoe, because of the dreadful fires, to Santa Cruz. Then July’s wedding was at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, surrounded by the mighty and majestic Tetons. Phyllis Karpinski Martin and I renewed our friendship from our college days, while skiing on the slopes of Mount Sunapee, when we were in our 70s and 80s. I saw Phyllis at her 90th gala birthday party, which was hosted by her eight children and their spouses and her 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Phyllis passed away at age 93 on June 18, 2021, in Newport, New Hampshire. In 1951, Phyllis married native Newporter George “Jim” Martin. At UNH, she was a three-star athlete, playing field hockey, basketball and softball. Phyllis wrote an obituary for herself that was passed out at her funeral. It started: “Do not cry. I have been the richest person in world because I have family and friends that care for me, and I have my faith…I enjoyed starting physical education for Newport High School girls and I loved teaching; but I enjoyed more being the mother of eight beautiful children and staying home. If anyone would like to remember me, donate a pint of blood or work the blood bank, do the Crop Walk or donate to the food pantry or do all three. I did.” Doris Hewitt Scheinkman passed away on May 22, 2020, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. At UNH, she was a champion tennis player and often skied at Tuckerman’s Ravine. After graduation she headed to New York City to work for Time Life Magazine, where she met her future husband, Allan. They had two daughters, Betsy and Nancy, whom they loved to go fishing, camping and exploring with. On a camping trip out West, they stopped to visit a UNH friend, and they all fell in love with Aspen, Colorado. Later, her daughters settled there. After Allan’s death in 1987, Doris packed her bags and joined them. As a life-long tennis enthusiast Doris was proud to win her division at the Aspen Club Open. Doris lived independently until shortly before “the owl called her name.” Donald H. Clark, who was one of the married World War II veterans at UNH in 1945, died at age 95 on March 5, 2021, in Fremont, New Hampshire. He grew up in Kingston, and after graduating from Sanborn Seminary, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, becoming part of the Naval Air Corps. After his time in the service, he married Priscilla Boswell in October 1945, and entered UNH under the G.I. Bill. Remember “Married Row” for housing on campus and baby carriages on Main Street in Durham?! He earned a Bachelor of Science degree and started his career in teaching in Colebrook, then Sanborn Seminary and then Amesbury High School until retiring in 1983. Don and Priscilla had seven children and later enjoyed 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Don was active in his community as a selectman and volunteer in the fire department and as a founding member of Pilgrim Church in Kingston, and later as town historian. Over the years, Don and his beloved wife, “Cilla,” were loyal spectators at their children’s and grandchildren’s athletic events. In October 2020, they celebrated 75 years of their happy marriage. Beverly Hurd Headberg passed away on September 8, 2021, in New Albany, Indiana. Her husband, Lt. Col. Ernest Allen Headberg retired U.S. Air Force, died earlier. Beverly’s husband was a career Air Force pilot, so they lived on many air bases from Spain to Japan to Puerto Rico to Pease Air Force Base in Newington, New Hampshire. Finally, they retired to Indiana. Beverly’s sister, Vinalrae Hurd McBride, said that Bev often spoke of fun times at UNH. Our President, Dick Dart, had sad news. His dear wife, Bev, died on August 10, 2021, at their home in Blacksburg, Virginia (NOTE: UNH alumni in all classes who have died recently are listed in the back of this magazine). Here is some good news. Calvin Whitney has the perfect antidote for New Hampshire winters. Two of his children spend time in Florida, so that is where he heads in October. Then, in the warm months he visits his children and grandchildren in New Hampshire and Maine.

Jim Long ’78 let us know about the passing of his mom, Anne Marie Flanagan Long on June 30, 2021, at age 92. Jim shares, “We had a great celebration of her life in Yardley and New Hope, Pennsylvania, and she is now once again next to Charlie at Thompson Memorial Cemetery in New Hope.” The Long family was grateful for the lifelong UNH friendships both Anne Marie and Charlie created and maintained over the years. After graduating from UNH, Anne Marie passed up a full scholarship to Harvard’s Radcliffe School, instead choosing to join her husband, Charlie, in the Philippines, where he was stationed with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After returning home to the United States, Anne Marie returned to school and earned two master’s degrees, taking night classes while also raising their three children. She then worked at Princeton University for 20 years as the assistant director for Career Planning and Placement, helping many graduates find jobs and careers after college and being a special advocate for women in the financial services field in the 70s and 80s. Anne Marie is survived by three children and six grandchildren. UNH Magazine also received word of the passing of four additional alumni. Barbara Newall passed away on April 10, 2021, at age 95. A chance injury during her freshman year at UNH inspired her to change her major to occupational therapy, and from there she devoted her life to helping others through that field. She was an involved alumna, active in the Boston Alumni Network, serving on the board of directors for many years and receiving the prestigious UNH Profile of Service Award in 2008. She never really retired, serving later in life as the executive director of Seacoast Arts and volunteering at the Seacoast Science Center. John “Jack” Gamble served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid during World War II. He then returned to UNH to finish his degree and was a member of the undefeated 1949 football team. Jack and his wife, Ursula, raised their five sons in Puerto Rico, Cuba and Gainesville, Florida while he enjoyed a career in sugarcane production. He passed away on April 10, 2021, at age 97. In addition to his sons, he is survived by nine grandchildren. William Morrill’s time at UNH was twice put on hold — first when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and the second time after his father’s untimely passing. He passed away on April 19, 2021, at age 95. William completed his degree at Boston University as a dual major in aeronautical engineering and business administration. He married twice, and through those marriages gained children both by adoption and as a stepfather. John A. Worthen III served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and then went on to have a career in life insurance investments. John was married to the love of his life, Patricia, for 68 years. He loved playing golf and tennis, traveling through Europe, sailing and a good game of bridge. He passed away May 7, 2021, at age 93. John is survived by two children and three grandchildren.

Joyce Worden Richardson passed away on March 10, 2021, at age 90. She had been a resident of Hobe Sound, Florida. Ethelyn Rollins Pierce passed away on Jan. 28, 2020, at age 89. She had been a resident of Keene, New Hampshire. Jerry William Aarts passed away on June 24, 2020. Charles Scontras was a political science professor at the University of Maine for 36 years and wrote dozens of publications about the Maine labor history. Charles was married to his wife, Joanne, for nearly 60 years before her passing in 2015. He passed away on March 7, 2021, at age 91. He is survived by his two children and three grandchildren. Paul Devine Glanville served in the U.S. Air Force in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, earning his master’s degree while enlisted. Paul loved to read and play guitar. Paul passed away Feb. 22, 2020, at age 89. He is survived by his wife, Maureen, two sons and five grandchildren. Born in Onset, Massachusetts, George Robbins served in the military which took him all over the world. He passed away March 11, 2020, at age 93. At the time of his passing, he lived in Palm Bay, Florida. George is survived by his second wife, Patricia, and two children from his first marriage.

Bob Todd lives in Brookdale Montrose Senior Community in Fairlawn, Ohio. An avid sports fan, he cheers on the Cleveland Indians, Cavaliers and Browns, and always enjoys reminiscing about his UNH days. “Enjoying life in sunny California,” reports Barbara Hayes Hatfield in El Cajon, but adds that the fires affected the air all over the state. She says that her English literature major “continued to impact my whole life, through work and four happy marriages.” George Lyon shares: “Still enjoying assisted living, although wife Kay (Massey ‘55) is now in Memory Care in the same building so I see her every day; she is doing well.” Among his activities is teaching a creative writing class. Elaine Henderson Steeger and husband Charlie observed their 65th on Sept. 22, 2021. Ginger Lloyd Thompson and husband Linc live in a Cromwell, Connecticut, retirement community not far from their children. Janet Tasker Chang of Wichita, Kansas, who died March 20, 2021, is survived by her husband of 64 years, five children and grandchildren. For 30 years she led or participated in philanthropic initiative plus volunteer activities and advocated for women’s rights and the underserved. Teacher and principal George Bent of Claremont, New Hampshire, died on March 11, 2021. Serving in the U.S. Air Force after graduation and retiring with the rank of captain, he began a teaching career in San Francisco, then returned to New Hampshire, retiring in 1993. He sang in his church choir, was active in a theater group and played many sports. Madbury, New Hampshire resident, Jesse Gangwer who was in the U.S. Army and then continued his education at Keene, died April 7, 2021. He worked on the family dairy farm, later converting it to an apple orchard. In 1960 he acquired the Durham Town and Campus block and business, one of the many commercial ventures he acquired during the years and was known for his support of fellow local businesses (see a tribute to him in the In Memoriam section of this magazine). Robert Gove of Beverly, Massachusetts, died April 27, 2021. After Army service, he worked for the Gove Lumber Company for over 65 years, during which time he was director of the Massachusetts Lumber Dealers Association, Beverly Chamber of Commerce and a cooperator of Beverly Hospital. He also played saxophone and clarinet in several local bands. Ralph Craig of Tipp City, Ohio, died Nov. 1, 2020. A volunteer at the Miami County Habitat for Humanity, he helped build houses, focusing especially on the electrical work. He was a master mason and a 50-year member of the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, lodge and a Navy veteran. Joanne Buswell Kooistra of Sewell, New Jersey, wife of John Kooistra for 54 years before he passed away in 2006, died May 24, 2021. After their children were grown, she returned to college to become a registered nurse, retiring in 1994. She then became an expert quilter and was also a Philadelphia Phillies fan. Joan Loire Warner Leavitt, of Danbury, Connecticut, who graduated cum laude majoring in home economics, died May 19, 2021. She taught school before marrying Robert Leavitt of Durham; he survives her as do three children. Loire was a substitute teacher, a tax preparer for H.R. Block and a census taker and was active in American Field Service work and in her church. The Leavitts took many bicycling trips through Europe and the U.S. “UNH meant the world to him,” say friends of Jere Lundholm, who died at his Durham home on June 16, 2021. He carried his family legacy of connection to UNH. His father, Carl, was athletic director for 42 years and for whom Lundholm Gymnasium is named. Majoring in mechanical engineering, Jere also earned a master’s degree in that field at MIT, attending on a full scholarship. After two years in the U.S. Air Force, he spent the next 35 at the international consulting firm Arthur D. Little. He was on numerous UNH committees; he was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame, and he and his wife, Harriet Forkey ‘54, were awarded the 2019 Hubbard Family Award for Services to Philanthropy (see a tribute to him in the In Memoriam section of this magazine). Robert Traquair of Keene, New Hampshire, a graduate of the Thompson School of Agriculture, died July 20, 2021. He worked at several farms in the Keene area for 17 years, then 21 years at the Kingsbury Corp. An accomplished horseshoe pitcher, he was inducted into both the New Hampshire and New England Horseshoe Pitcher Hall of Fame and pitched in several world competitions. After majoring in pre-med, David Buttrick finished his medical training at Tufts Medical School, and was a pediatrician in Attleboro, Massachusetts, retiring in 1996. He also served in that capacity in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Buttrick died on Aug. 5, 2021. Longtime Alaska resident Lt. Col. John Kent died Nov. 17, 2020, in Anchorage. He served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army, serving in the states, Germany and Vietnam. An avid hunter, he was a member of Ducks Unlimited and a charter member of Alaskan Waterfowl Association. Bedford, Massachusetts, resident Sarah (Sally) Jobes Sutherland died Sept. 24, 2021. A hospital dietetics major, she earned ae master’s of science degree in the same subject from Ohio State and worked at Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington, Vermont, as assistant to the head dietitian until her marriage. During her children’s college years, she worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s Drumlin Farm in Lincoln and as a resource person for Girl Scouts. She also earned a master’s in leisure studies from Boston University.

Marge and Bill Johnston are signing off as longtime co-class secretaries. From Marge: “Due to failing health we are sorry to have to relinquish our positions as co-class secretaries. I called and talked to [UNH staff member]Allison Battles to notify her that we are resigning, and that John Everson will be taking over. Hope you will understand. It has been an honor to be class secretary these past years. Evie Baker’s shoes were difficult to fill, but we learned a lot and had the pleasure of touching base with many more classmates.” Please join UNH Magazine in thanking Marge and Bill for their years of dedicated service to the Class of 1955 and in welcoming John to his new role as class secretary! Please also thank Chan Sanborn for helping to facilitate this transition. Roger William “Bob” Hepler, 88, of Loveland, Colorado, passed away at home on April 21, 2021. He started Billy Hepler Seed Company in 1948 and operated the company until 1962. He also worked as a jazz pianist. He is survived by his wife, Emily, daughter Karen and son Erik.

“Nothing makes me more grateful for life, even in the hard times, than remembering that it’s a pure gift that I didn’t earn and won’t have forever. Nothing motivates me more strongly to ‘pay it forward’ than knowing that the time to share a gift is when I have it in hand.” — Parker Palmer “On the Brink Of Everything” This year, 1957 class funds contributed to two scholarships: the Center for International Education(CIE), market value of $58,843, contributed $2,966; and the Endowed Scholarship, market value of $372,832, contributed $18, 667! Thank you, classmates of 1957, for giving a healthy hand up to young students! Yes, the Class of 1957 will be celebrating its 65th reunion on June 2-3, 2022, in a very creative, inclusive way! Make plans to attend this unforgettable weekend. Find schedules, housing information, relevant links and more at: www.unh.edu/reunions. Registration opens on April 1. Don’t wait to book your off-campus housing because spots sell out in the Seacoast area early. If you have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. People news in the now! Bill Zimmerman and Ruth are living in a Continuing Care Community in Independent Living in Keene, New Hampshire. Carly Rushmore Hellen, Jim Hellen and Nancy Jillson Glowacki are also in CCRC’s: RiverWoods, Durham and Taylor Community, Wolfeboro, respectively. Bill and Ruth split time between Keene and York, Maine; Bill is still working the “ivories” in two bands and cocktail gigs, while their 17 grandchildren are getting married at a “torrid” pace. Dick Fisk, Lambda Chi Alpha, retired U.S. Air Force (31 years) and banking career, has four children and 11 grands. He’s active in Rotary International and the Military Officers Association of America and the Navy League of the Unites States; and splits his time between Lake Winnipesaukee and Florida. Class President Fred (Fritz) Armstrong and wife, Lois Jesseman Armstrong ’58, split time between Wellfleet, Massachusetts, and Venice, Florida. They enjoy strong family ties and are active in the Florida Southwest Coast Alumni Network, an area where Jim Yakovakis also resides. Fritz also partied with fellow classmates recently (see photo). And Fritz still swims a half mile daily! News of the heart: Eight obituaries have been received … all amazing stories of lives well lived. Nicholas J. Pitanis of Lexington, Kentucky, died on March 3, 2021. Nikko was a “showstopper” gardener, part of a Greek family restaurant/catering business, an impressive collector of modern Kentucky art, known and loved by many. Anne M. Pickard of Concord, New Hampshire, died March 28, 2021. Anne was a Goffstown native and attended UNH and McGill University. A mother of three, grandmother to seven and great-grandmother to one, Anne was a teacher of French and English who loved baking, cookies, traveling and raising beautiful gardens. Patricia “Pat” Armstrong of Ocala, Florida, and Meredith, New Hampshire, died April 12, 2021. Pat was the treasured wife to Jack of 63 years, mother of three and friend of many who filled her life with her passion of playing and teaching Classical music as well as being a prolific knitter and quilt maker. Donald Holroyd of Exeter, New Hampshire, died on April 19, 2021. Don was the epitome of a full life of passion … 35 years in military service flying, 64 years married to Joan Zing Holroyd ’56, raising a family of three daughters, seven grands and one new great-grand. Sports, outdoors, leadership, numerous tours of military duty worldwide, an abundance of honors and medals including five Purple Hearts and much more simply filled his life of service. Leonard “Lenny” Essel, originally of Revere and Marblehead, Massachusetts, died on Nov. 10, 2020 in Maryland. Barbara Ghioto of Leesburg, Florida, died July 4, 2020. Ernest “Ernie” Greenberg of Hooksett, New Hampshire, died July 1, 2021. Ernie was originally from Providence, Rhode Island, and lived in Manchester, New Hampshire, for 60 years. Military service interrupted his UNH years, but he returned to finish. Shirley Fielding Pritchard of West Chester, Pennsylvania, died on August 9, 2021. Formerly of Lynn, Massachusetts, Shirley left a legacy of academic achievement and a trail of extracurricular activities that evolved into a commitment to community, civic mindedness and support for the arts. So many efforts and projects in the arts, service to fellow human beings, and memories of close, caring members of her family and children: a life well-lived indeed!

“There are no shortcuts to wholeness … One must put your arms lovingly around everything we know ourselves to be, the darkness and the light, and say ‘I am all of the above.’ Love it all.” — Parker Palmer

Penny Hamel Hardy had hoped to see a few of the 59ers at the Class of 1960 reunion that had been planned for Homecoming Weekend. She writes, “Since that was canceled due to COVID and we don’t do football games, not much new in our family!” Her oldest grandson graduated Reed College in May 2021 with a major in physics. He is now working at Los Alamos National Lab in New Mexico. He seems happy with that so far. She and her husband, Dale, keep busy with volunteering for New Hampshire PBS and Civil Air Patrol and keeping up with the needs of their house this time of year. While they are not doing any traveling due to COVID, they looked forward to seeing the leaves turn once again. She well remembers the beautiful maples that were in front of Congreve when she was a student. Pat Lovell Schulze also shares that she’s not going anywhere due to COVID and hope everyone is OK. Her daughter and granddaughter live in London and visited over the summer.

We’re celebrating our 60th Reunion, June 2-3, 2022! Make plans to attend this unforgettable weekend. Find schedules, housing information, relevant links and more at www.unh.edu/reunions. Registration opens on April 1. Don’t wait to book your off-campus housing because spots sell out in the Seacoast area early. If you have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. Janet and Ben Coté shared that the major fall activity in their household was Navy Football since Ben also attended the U.S. Naval Academy for two and a half years. They have 50-yard line season tickets, and the Class of 1960 has a tailgate spot. Unlike the UNH Wildcats, the Navy team is not doing well. Janet and Ben postponed their Disney World trip until January because of the pandemic but are vaccinated and boosted and hoping the trip is on this time! Harv Galloway shared an update that his youngest grandchild, Paige, graduated from University of New England in May 2021. She loves Maine and is working two jobs and plans to live in Maine for the foreseeable future. Harv and his wife, Linda, were able to visit her there last summer, which was nice since they weren’t able to have their usual summer visit with Sherry and Denny Shinn, Harv’s fraternity brother. Harv and Linda were also able to spend a month on Jekyll Island, Georgia, last winter. They enjoyed lots of good golf and walking the beach and the bugs weren’t too bad! In addition to 11 grandchildren, they also have three great grandsons, ages 10, four and two years old. They have had several members of their family who have tested positive for COVID, and sadly lost Linda’s sister last January at 88 years old. Harv’s sister also passed away last year at age 69 after many years of declining health. He’s not yet sure if they’ll make the reunion in June. “Time will tell but long trips are getting more challenging as we mature.” Lynne Kribs shared an update from the West Coast. “Oregon, usually known to be very green, has been extremely dry this year. Even Mount Hood has minimal snow. I hope to get travelling next year, destination unknown!” David N. Woods sent notice that his wife, Alma Wright Woods ’60, passed away on Dec. 5, 2020. They were married 57 years ago, and although their pictures were next to each other in their yearbook, they eventually met in Chicago, where they both worked. She was an OT, and David worked for GE until retirement. David is grateful to have been able to take advantage of Air Force ROTC and get a commission without having to serve any more active service time. Their sons and six grandchildren visit often. His son Mark lives close by and is a successful businessman and filmmaker. His son Matthew has his master’s degree and works for State of Minnesota in St. Paul. He would love to touch base with fellow classmates via email. UNH Magazine also received word of the passing of Nancy Hanks Laitala, who passed away on May 6, 2021, at age 82. She was a proud Mainer and had a local anecdote for every occasion. Nancy was an art teacher with a passion for pottery. She had three kilns installed in her basement, where she fired the projects of hundreds of students as well as her own creations. Nancy was such an art lover; she inspired all four of her children to pursue successful careers in art. She is survived by her four children, four grandchildren, two siblings and many extended family members.

UNH Magazine is delighted to announce that Cheryl Kuebler Dickson will be taking over as your Class of 1963 Secretary beginning with the next issue! To submit updates for upcoming columns, please email her at the email address above.

A group of Chi Omegas had a zoom call in the spring of 2021. Included in the call were myself, Sara Conant Cote, Andrea Desmarais Coleman, Marianna Clover Fowler, Emily Maslen Dirksen, Rosanne Bukata Raley, Rosie Wilson White ’62, Nancy McIntire ’62, Linda Lockwood Moore ’62, Brenda Woodfin Thomas ’66. We each share some updates about our families and days at UNH. A wonderful time together virtually during the year of COVID-19.” Cheryl also attended Homecoming 2021 and visited with classmates Ken Wade, Carrol Winch and Stella Emanuel Scamman and husband, Doug. We heard from Pamela Chatterton-Purdy that she, in collaboration with her husband, has had three books published since last year. Their latest Civil Rights book is called, “Slavery to Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter.” Their first book “Beyond the Babylift: A Diary of an Adoption” was first published in 1987 and has now been updated, adding 6 new chapters, and renaming it “Adoption in Black and White.” Their second collaboration was “Icons of 9/11: Where Was God?” Eight icons were created in 2002 and for the 20th anniversary were published as a commemorative book. All three books can be purchased at Pamela Chatterton-Purdy Art. Tom Paige wrote in with a reflection of his time at UNH. “In Sept. 1961, I landed on the UNH campus, having spent three years in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving mostly in the Far East. When I arrived in Durham, I thought I was in the Land of Oz and for the next two years, I was convinced of the concept. UNH launched me on thirty-plus years in education — thank you.” Tom and his wife, Jane, live in sunny Arizona, and are blessed with good health — healthy daughters, granddaughters, grandson and a great-granddaughter with another to be born in January! He even gave UNH Magazine a shoutout: “The UNH alumni magazines are treasured. Keep up the good work.” Thanks, Tom! We will!

Class of 1963 member Allen Hutchins’ daughter, Dierdra, let us know about her father’s passing on Sept. 12, 2021. “We lost a wonderful dad, grandfather and for my mom, a husband. He led a long and amazing life full of art, cooking and travel. After struggling with Alzheimer’s for many years, may he rest in peace.”

Class of 1963 member Allen Hutchins’ daughter, Dierdra, let us know about her father’s passing on Sept. 12, 2021. “We lost a wonderful dad, grandfather and for my mom, a husband. He led a long and amazing life full of art, cooking and travel. After struggling with Alzheimer’s for many years, may he rest in peace.”

It was a big disappointment that we had to cancel reunion, but it was the right decision considering the new COVID-19 numbers. We’ll try for June — we’re celebrating our 55th Reunion, June 2-3, 2022! Make plans to attend this unforgettable weekend. Find schedules, housing information, relevant links, and more at www.unh.edu/reunions. Registration opens on April 1. Don’t wait to book your off-campus housing because spots sell out in the Seacoast area early. If you have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. We have heard from Edgar Quiet for the first time since 1965. Wow. He worked in the computer business his entire career, including for NCR and DEC. He and his wife lived on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Grantham, New Hampshire, and retired to Bradenton, Florida, where they are members of the IMG Golf Academy and Country Club. Richard Cogswell works for the Federal Railroad Administration in Washington, DC. After graduation, Donal Day moved to Canada and worked for Canada agriculture research, attended McGill University for a master’s degree, after one year was drafted and served two years in the U.S. Army, with a year in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. He returned to McGill, received a PhD in microbiology, taught at the University of Guelph, Canada, and moved to an academic position at Louisiana State University, retiring in 2015. Philip Pierce received a master’s degree in 1965 and a PhD from the University of South Carolina. He worked at Togus VA Medical Center for 40 years as chief psychologist. Philip is running in the Boston Marathon at age 80! David E. Hubler ‘65G, completed five years as quality assurance editor at American Public University System. He relocated to Florida, where he continues his writing/editing career. His most recent book was “The Nats and the Grays: How Baseball in the Nation’s Capital Survived WWII and Changed the Game Forever.” Mary Bourgault lives in Burlington, Vermont, volunteers for the Alliance Francaise and plans a trip to France in April 2022. Steve Smith and his wife Margie Kaufman are busy enjoying their two grandchildren doing all those grandparent things. Jean LaBrack and his wife Bonnie (’84 continuing education) celebrated their 50th anniversary and her 50th reunion on an extended Alaskan cruise and land excursion. Sorine Patton of Wilsonville, Oregon, would love to hear from classmates in the area and friends from Lord Hall. She passed along information that her roommate, Mary Crofoot Mitchell, passed away in New Mexico. As Chuck Douglas of Bow cuts back on his law practice, he has become a newspaper publisher after purchasing the local Bow Times, a monthly paper with a circulation of 4,200 copies plus an online version. It won eight New Hampshire Press Association awards. Katharine Cory DeGrace lived in Oregon but has moved back to Maine. She and her late husband enjoyed many great travel adventures. Six members of Phi Mu Sorority met in Kittery, Maine, in October to celebrate their own reunion. Bryan Whitcomb grew up in the northern mill town of Littleton, New Hampshire. His folks were financially challenged so he applied for a five-year work/UNH study program at Portsmouth Navy Base. He never fully engaged at being an on-campus student. He started out in the technology math curriculum program (later to become computer science), which required many labs/classes in math, chemistry and physics, a surveying elective and ROTC. Bryan raced with the UNH ski team. After graduation, he was hired by IBM in Burlington, Vermont, and retired after 28 years. Joseph E. Trimble ’65PhD, retired in June 2020 after teaching, conducting research and publishing scholarly articles, book chapters and books for 55 years, focusing on promoting psychological and sociocultural research with indigenous populations, especially American Indians and Alaska Natives. Joseph was the recipient of countless awards during his prestigious career. I send our condolences to the families of the following deceased classmates: Kate Froehlich Hays, William F. Redden Jr., David J. Broderick Ph.D., Harold Nevers, Ann Rehlander, Donald Doherty, Marsha Feldman, Gerald Duggan, Gerald Macmichael, David Knudsen and Susan Bonner Belding. You may contact me for more information.

Carol Cole Laclair ’66 posted on Facebook a picture of her Delta Zeta sisters at a get together in the fall of 2021.

Another year has gone by and based on the responses to our new email blasts, you are all liking the ease of responding via email. It was good to hear from so many of you. Richard Goedkoop has retired from teaching communication at La Salle University and is a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg. McElreavy Larry writes that he is semi-retired in Conway, South Carolina, where he coached football at Coastal Carolina University. In good health, he is writing a book about the ups and downs of his 40 years of coaching university and high school football. We hear from Stevan Cote that he is retired and living in Saco, Maine. Another retiree, Chuck Swartz splits his time between Brookline, Massachusetts, where he is involved with Town Meeting, and the Berkshires. He will visit with many classmates in the spring when Sigma Beta celebrates its 100th year. Lynda “Boo” Rishkofski and her husband, who live in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, vacationed in New Hampshire with her Delta Zeta roomies this year. They then continued into Maine and did a “Road Scholar” program up the coast of Maine to Acadia National Park. What a beautiful trip that must have been! Ed Tiffany and his wife Joan live in Boston most of the time until ski season. They attended the Bullseye National Regatta in Rockport and sailed to Thatcher Island. They ran into David Cohen and reminisced about managing The New Hampshire newspaper when they lived in Lee. Fiftieth wedding anniversaries are becoming more common. I heard that Bill and Sandi Rothwell of Louisville, Kentucky, celebrated their 50th this year. Deborah Peluse and her husband, Charlie, also had a 50th anniversary. Congratulations to you all! Deborah and Charlie live in Guilford, Connecticut, where Deborah hikes, volunteers and plays the flute in the town band. Some of us are traveling and setting up new residences. After 32 years in New Hampshire, Bob Teschek and his wife have bought a Class B RV and are driving to Green Valley, Arizona, to set up permanent residence. Not giving up on New England altogether, they plan to spend some of their summers back home. And then there are some who just can’t get enough snow: Joe Bartlett, along with Bill Estey, Mike Farrell and Joe Rahah, enjoy supporting UNH football and the annual golf tournament. Joe will return to Sugarbush for his 29th year as a ski instructor. Richard Whitney has been busy at his Crescent Pond Studio in Stoddard, New Hampshire. He has painted several portraits, including a memorial portrait of John Glenn for the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Check out his work at www.crescentpond.com. Paul Ambrose, living in New London, New Hampshire, is renovating, renting and selling properties in the Dartmouth/Sunapee area as well as in Florida. Sue Ann Robinson has semi-retired from the Long Beach Museum of Art in California. She still teaches artist books and papermaking. Sally Knox has retired from West Virginia University as professor emerita and is now working internationally with the Scientific and Medical Network of the Galileo Commission on research on consciousness, biophysics and healing. She enjoys living in West Virginia and her five-year-old granddaughter. KEEP THE NEWS COMIIING when you receive the notices to write! One last item to report is the passing of several of several classmates: Ann Kingsbury Briggs of Arlington, Massachusetts; Joanne Runyon of Yarmouth, Maine; Dr. Ronald Panicci of Brooklyn, New York; Jibryne “Gubby” Carter, Naples, Florida; Daniel Bridges, Wells Beach, Maine; Sandra Michaud Chase, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; William Ingalls, Newton, New Hampshire; Priscilla Smith Pancoast of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Our condolences to all families and loved ones.

Hope all is well with everyone, things a great here in New Hampshire as I write this on a nice fall day. Received a nice note from Nancy Mitchell Martin. Nancy and, husband, Ray, had a nice visit with Chip Carey and his wife, Nancy, on Handcock Pond in Maine. They were looking forward to joining Andy Lane and his wife, Diane, at Sugarloaf Mountain in October. They were going to celebrate Chip being inducted into the Maine Skiing Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, the event has been postponed until 2022. Congratulations go out to Chip. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the following deceased classmates: Bruce Cygan (April 11, 2021), math teacher for 30 years in Manchester, New Hampshire; Roger Fell (April 11, 2021), electrical engineer; Evelyn Schroder (May 3, 2021), music teacher in Manchester, New Hampshire — both my children had her for music; she did a great job; Dr. Edward H. Gleich, pediatric and adolescent medicine practitioner in Connecticut; Gael Moran Romei (May 17, 2021) elementary school teacher in New York and Maine; Philip Koerner (July 9, 2021), CEO of National Grange Mutual Insurance Co.

Could your life use a booster shot of joy? Your fix of happiness awaits you at our joint 50th reunion weekend with the classes of 1971 and 1972. Link up with friends as the reunion classes march at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3, and follow them to the Wildcat luncheon honoring the classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972. Or catch up with them at the 50th reunion hospitality suite from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday for alumni and guests staying at the Adam’s Tower West Residence Hall. Connect on Saturday at the Joint 50th reunion reception with President Jim Dean and Jan Dean from 6 to 7 p.m. and at the class dinner afterward. In between those events, you’ll have time to enjoy campus tours, talks by professors, a fraternity and sorority meetup, a gathering for veterans and ROTC members, a memorial service honoring those no longer with us, and much more. There will also be a slide show incorporating submissions to the printed Golden Granite yearbook that, sadly, the Class of 1970 will be the last to receive. To see the full schedule and to register for the reunion, visit www.unh.edu/reunions and be sure to register starting April 1 and book your stay early. And if you’re a business owner, have a special talent or want to get involved, email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. For updates and further details, check the Class of 1970 Facebook page, and while you’re there, look for friends among the 114 members. Many have joined in the past year: Rob Weston, Edna Barsamian, Ken Nelson, Cindy Hackler, Johnna Gravas Mulligan, Barbara Robidoux, Jim McKenzie, Margaret Bundy, Thomas C. Jenik, Wes Whidden, Susan Boynton, Críostóir MacConsaidin, Betsey Field and Robert Rudolph. We hope that many others of you also plan to join this wonderful celebration of the great education we had, the warm friendships we formed and the fond memories we made at UNH. Until then, huge thanks to the reunion committee members who’ve worked for more than two years to make its events happen: David Abbey, Craig Abbott, Brad Cook, Jeff Crane, Steve de Graaf, Jim Fiore, Carmen Frattaroli, Bill Gardner, David Gottesman, Eric Halvorson, Kathleen McGuire, Susan Pratt Mooney, Joan Slavin Rice and Jane Simon Stricker. See you in Durham in June! We are so sorry to report the loss of six valued classmates we’ll miss at the reunion: William J. Murphy, Stanley E. Barger, Alan Miller, Glenn Edward Harbour, William A. Spead and Brian Paul Boucher. Please search online for their obituaries to learn about their many contributions to their families, friends and communities; you may be able to find the live-streamed memorial services for some of them, including Alan Miller and William Spead. In happier news, Bill Clay writes that he and his wife, Laura, are living on beautiful Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida. He says, “I’m still practicing criminal defense law with most of my cases being international criminal cases venued in the U.S. federal court system.”

He’s taking steps to slow down but plans to keep working as a consultant to other attorneys on complex federal cases. He and Laura recently took up pickleball and are enjoying it. And he’s looking forward to our reunion. Michael Palmer wrote in with his first update ever! He’s a professional artist, “somewhat well-known and exhibiting in galleries in Maine, Boston, Provincetown, Ohio and Key West, Florida.” His work is in the collection of several museums if New England, Seattle, Florida and Dallas, where he also ran a gallery in the 1980s. He splits time between Ogunquit, Maine and Key West, Florida.

Ready to relive some Wildcat memories? Be sure to join in the fun for the 1970, 1971, 1972 reunion this June! Check out these blasts from the past: The Greased Pole Climb was a tradition at the beginning of the year. The freshmen class needed to retrieve a beanie that was secured at the top of the pole. Not sure what that Homecoming display as going to end up being! Great group shot at the Fall 1967 Homecoming game — many in the photo are wearing their 1971 beanies.

Don’t forget, UNH reunion for 1970, 1971 and 1972 is next June 3-5, 2022! Save the date now and plan on joining us! Find schedules, housing information, relevant link and more at www.unh.edu/reunions. Registration opens on April 1. Don’t wait to book your off-campus housing because spots sell out in the Seacoast area early. If you’re a business owner, have a special talent, have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. Pat Broderick writes, “A bit of news: my cozy mystery, ‘Dead on My Feet,’ was released by Cam Cat Books on June 15, 2021! The book features obit writer Nellie Bly and her crew who investigate the smuggling of endangered wildlife in a posh seaside village in Southern California.” Susan Lipstein shares, “After a career of nearly 40 years working as a librarian in public libraries in New Jersey, I finally retired in Dec. 2020, although I am still asked to coordinate book club meetings occasionally. It was a rewarding wonderful career. I am keeping busy as president of the local education foundation and finally have lots of time to actually read all those library books I haven’t had time to enjoy.” Carolyn Sylvester writes, “After MANY years as an administrative assistant, I have retired. I am now substitute teaching at two schools in Wilmington and Medford, Massachusetts, where three grandsons attend. I have always enjoyed being with students but never became a teacher, so now I get to do it when it fits my schedule! I also enjoy helping in the fourth-grade classroom at a school in Phoenix, Arizona, where my daughter teaches, and my other two grandkids attend. Watching and encouraging grandkids when they play sports, either live or online, also occupies our time. Retirement is fun and I recommend it for everyone when your time comes.” Armand “Skip” DuBois shared that after 40 years of working in management and sales at The Home Beautiful in Belmont, New Hampshire, he retired in Dec. 2020 and settled in his retirement home on Northwood Lake with his wife, Becky. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in May 2022. Skip considers himself fortunate to be able to coach multiple youth sports for almost 45 years, starting with his own children and the last 28 years at Franklin High School, New Hampshire. In Nov. 2021, he was honored with induction into the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) Hall of Fame. “Next to the HOF honor, my most exciting moment this summer was catching TWO (5 lb., 21”) largemouth bass 15 minutes apart off my dock!” Rick Granger and his wife, Terry, sold their house in Deerfield, New Hampshire this spring and purchased a home in Elgin, SC. They plan to headquarter from there to travel in their RV and come back to New Hampshire in the summertime. John Porter is a speaker for the New Hampshire Humanities Council and is back to doing in-person lectures on the new edition of his book, “Preserving Old Barns.” Marilyn Closson writes, “Just wanted to let you know that we will be attending the reunion in June and are hoping to encourage a few of our classmates to join us! We see David Gottesman and his wife, Jean ’72, frequently and plan on attending with them. Ed Kline shares, “After the loss of my wife to cancer 10 years ago, I’ve put energy into working for two non-profit organizations. I’m president of the Diane K. Kline Memorial Scholarship Fund and treasurer of the Aviation and Aerospace Education Center at Winnipesaukee. Both organizations offer scholarships to help advance educational objectives of students. I continue to hike New Hampshire’s mountains and trails and have one remaining 4000-footer to conquer — Owls Head! I hike 10-12 miles weekly and am an active member in a local rock group, The Studio B Band, providing lead vocals and playing rhythm guitar.” Judith Cassidy writes that she and Richard ’69G celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 14, 2021. She is enjoying retirement and volunteers with refugee families as a medical advocate. Alex Kossakoski writes, “Except for some minor consulting, I retired from construction about seven years ago. I enjoy reading biographies of our presidents and some related characters. Coleen and I have also been visiting many of these folks’ homes, museums, etc. We just returned from Nashville where we visited Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage and James Polk’s house, an hour south in Columbia. I believe this pursuit has helped me cope with the extreme stresses of our current political predicament and possibly made me a more understanding person. I only wish I had educated myself even sooner and am concerned that so many others have no interest.” Sadly, Sharon B. Merrill died in February from COVID-19. Between 1971 and 1983 Sharon earned three master’s degrees from UNH. She received the Maine Distinguished Counselor of the Year award in 1993. In 1971 she married M. Heinie Merrill, and they had many adventures over the years until his death in 1999. In 2006, she married William T. Utley and they continued the traveling, golfing and skiing life until a skiing accident and long-term illness made it impossible. My friend and former Delta Zeta classmate, Caroline “Carrie” Lewis Johnson-Allshouse passed away in January after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Her transition to the next phase was preceded by several days of joyful visits and goodbyes. Her quick wit, beautiful figure and radiant smile were there to see even in her final days, and she could still light up a room. Carrie married her UNH sweetheart, David Charles Johnson, and moved to New Orleans before eventually settling in Medfield, Massachusetts, where Carrie taught elementary school and studied for her master’s degree in education from Lesley College. She shifted careers in the late ‘90s earning a degree in acupuncture in 2001. David died in 2000 and Carrie later married W. James Allshouse. She leaves behind her four children. I’m SO sad that she won’t be at our reunion next year. John “Jack” Behson, who also passed on, taught math and coached football in the Freehold Regional High School District for 30 years. He and his wife, Jackie, traveled the world together, visiting over 65 countries and most of the 50 states. I’m limited to 700 words (and am already over!) so I’m only going to list the new obituaries for this edition. If I have more space next time, I’ll go into more detail: Daniel O’Rourke, Robert R. Corriveau, Walt Pearson, Deborah Martin Pearse, Sandra Carol Coronis, Jonathan A. Brown, Cheryl Raymond, William Pellerin, James Tenuta and James Theophilos.

From John Young ’72, “Brothers of Phi Mu Delta fraternity have banned together to form “Sons of Gus” gathering three times per year — twice for golf outings and once for a holiday get-together with spouses and spontaneous house meetings (at the local pubs…). The group is very proud of its 140 email members. We also have a scholarship fund from selling our house on Madbury Road.”

Who’s ready to stroll down memory lane? We’re celebrating our 50th Reunion, June 3-5, 2022! Make plans to attend this unforgettable weekend. Find schedules, housing information, relevant links, and more at www.unh.edu/reunions. Registration opens on April 1. Don’t wait to book your off-campus housing because spots sell out in the Seacoast area early. If you have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. If you’re a business owner, have a special talent, have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu.

Charles Parker shares an update that he and his wife, Diane and moved north from Joplin, Missouri, in 2017 after he completed 40 years of teaching high school- and college-level chemistry and history. During their time in Missouri, they survived the 2011 Joplin tornado! From 2017 to 2020, they resided in Jonesport, Maine, and taught history and language classes at the senior college in Machias. Charles also did a portrayal of John Colter and Joseph Plumb Martin. In 2020, they settled in Farmington, Maine. However, Charles writes that, “COVID has made me as isolated as a leper. Diane has found outlets via ZOOM and hosts a creative club and is involved in some community services.” He has developed a love of painting on small rocks that he hands out to clerks, waitresses, secretaries and other service people, “who are underappreciated and need cheering up.” How nice, Charles! Over the years, Peggy Gall and former roommate Ellen Haskell have enjoyed trips to a variety of places, and since Ellen recently retired, this was an opportunity for her first flight since the pandemic started. Peggy is also retired now after a career in physical therapy. After living in Arlington, Virginia, for over 40 years, she and her high school sweetheart and husband, John, moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, four years ago to be near grandchildren. While neither Ellen nor Peggy are planning a trip to Durham, they send regards to all old friends! Jane Bright has been working as a special educator in the Manchester School District since 1975. She is currently at the Manchester School of Technology as a learning disabilities specialist. In her free time, Jane paints, sculpts and travels. Allan Chamberlin, CPA, has been the sports information director at Bowling Green State University in Northwest Ohio since 1979. Allan has now completed his 26th year as a CPA. On most of his visits, he has gotten together with Rick Sheldon to play a round of golf at the Cochecho Country Club in Dover where Rick has lived all his life. Brian Doherty, JD, LLM, ABR, PPS, has continued his real estate career in the very active Scottsdale, Arizona, market. Deborah Eldridge Kelly just had her first grandchild this past summer. Robert Kruger has retired to Port St. Lucie, Florida, after careers as a master electrician and then a software engineer for Xerox Government Healthcare. Randall Pope has also retired after 48 years as a self-employed international seed broker. He has remained in contact with T.H. Rhode bandmates who performed at various UNH venues. Barry Solnick and a small group of Pi Kappa Alpha brothers have remained best friends over the past 50 years. They meet at least twice a year to reminisce of Pike and UNH. Debbie Westfall Waechter is also enjoying retirement and splits her time between her home in Maryland and beach house in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. And now for the obituaries which seem to make up the bulk of 1973 class news: Stephen Pierce Towne, Dover; Sandra Diane “Sandy” Roy McKone, The Villages, Sumter County, Florida; Richard Gelles, Philadelphia; George Charles Schulze, Glendale, Arizona; Ann R. Melendy, Exeter, New Hampshire; Sueann Twombly [Hill] Dumas, Vero Beach, Florida; Jo Ellen D Ambrosio, Peterborough, New Hampshire; Mary Ann Athanas, Shelburne; New Hampshire; Mary Ann Zabiloski, Burlington, Vermont; Elizabeth Gates Whaley, Newmarket, New Hampshire; Deborah Jenkins Hall, Merrimack, New Hampshire; Elizabeth Ann Robblee, Rindge, New Hampshire.

Audrey Weston retired four years ago from occupational therapy (continues to work as needed) after working 43 years for the same hospital in Massachusetts. She lives in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, and stays in touch with other OT majors from the class, Judy Susko McDermott (Georgia), Karen Zagula (New Hampshire), Paula Mara Lyons ‘75 (Massachusetts) and Cynthia Sage Minot (Maine). Clay Stalker retired from the Keene Fire Department and Cheshire Medical Center. He lives in Westmoreland with Ellie, his wife of 40 years, and is a selectman for the town. John Tommasi’s second book has been published by Amazon. The title is “Murder at the Front Door” and is the true account of the murder of Robert Cushing Sr. by off duty Hampton Police Officer Robert McLaughlin. Sadly, we have lost several classmates. John Brookfield passed away June 5, 2021, in West Virginia. His widow, Mary, said that in his retirement he resurrected and edited hand-written Civil War band books from the Hopkinton, New Hampshire Historical Society. He researched the Civil War bands and musicians from New Hampshire and published the findings in his book, “A History of the Port Royal Bands.” Sylvia Mae Bartlett passed away in January. John McNally passed away December 5, 2020, in Fort Myers, Florida. Walter Levesque passed away Jan. 17, 2020 in Rye, New Hampshire. Sharyn Leh passed away Feb. 22, 2021. Denise Griney passed away March 12, 2021, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Joanne Hawley Ammerman passed away Feb. 19, 2021 in Arizona. Joanne Stratton Dane passed away in Marblehead, Massachusetts, on Nov. 2, 2020. Maureen Sullivan Fitzgerald passed away Sept. 13, 2020. Thomas Wyman passed away Jan. 30, 2020, in Dublin, New Hampshire. Owen Rice passed away May 13, 2021. We also lost Paul Aldrich on Jan. 7, 2020, Stephen Savidge Rodewald on March 12, 2021, Boleslav Thomas Nawrocki on Oct. 21, 2020, Gary Brodeur on July 21, 2019, Elizabeth Schnieder on March 16, 2020, Harold Bush on June 2, 2021, Bradford Wild Chandler on Feb. 1, 2021, and Joseph Brookfield on June 5, 2021. Please send news.

Thank for all your updates, my 1977 Wildcat friends! Dr. Bruce Packard retired from a 20-year chiropractic practice and has been teaching urban forestry, gardening and landscaping for several years. Bruce lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with his wife of 25 years and has three grown kids and nine grandkids. After earning a master’s of education degree from UNH, Doug Hall worked for the state of Florida’s Rehabilitation Center for the Blind for 30 years as a counselor, project administrator, volunteer services supervisor, rehabilitation instructor and case manager. He retired in 2013 to focus on community advocacy, serving on advisory committees to promote transportation and voting access for all citizens. Gerlinde Nosek and her husband are back in Tucson, Arizona, after spending a few years in Redding, California. A nurse educator, she still dabbles in the emergency room since she’s not yet ready to retire. Gerlinde would love to hear from some fellow UNH nurses. Bob Dakin is enjoying his sixth year on the Paul College advisory board and has had a lot of fun judging the Holloway Competition for the third time. Still active in his global consulting practice, Bob moved to Vero Beach, Florida, three years ago and had four of his kids from New York City living with him and working remotely during COVID. Longest family reunion, ever, he reports. Jim Yurick lives in Houston and works as a regulatory and finance controls specialist and an independent consultant for international public companies in the energy sector. Since 2015, he’s assisted Ukrainian defense units and their families who are fighting to preserve Ukrainian sovereignty from a neighboring aggressive country. Jim has received awards for this work, including a medal from the Ukraine Ministry of Defense. He visits Ukraine regularly and encourages all his friends to visit, as it’s a beautiful country with friendly people. He sends a happy shoutout to all former Vietnam veteran classmates at UNH. Barbara Lloyd Sutton and her husband, Michael Dvorak, are enjoying an active retirement hiking and gardening in central Oregon. Barbara finished her career as a registered dietitian/nutritionist in western Washington after living in Anacortes for 10 years. Her daughter, Christina Sutton Sztajnkrycer ’06, is teaching French at Penn State; her daughter Meg is teaching yoga in Ferndale, Washington, and her son lives in Los Angeles. Still in the construction industry in the Boston area, Bill Morash and his wife live in Hingham, Massachusetts, and enjoy spending time with their three children, their spouses and his six grandchildren. Eva Silverfine Ott earned master’s degree in ecology from North Carolina State University and worked several years in a research lab before retooling to become a copy editor in the biological sciences for a variety of academic and nonprofit presses. She has also pursued writing — publishing her short stories in e-zines and an essay collection, “Elastic Walls: From Brooklyn to Texas and Points in Between.” Her debut novel, “How to Bury Your Dog,” was released in December. Eva has been living in Texas since 1994, where she raised two sons with her husband, who is on the biology faculty of Texas State University-San Marcos. Jude Blake was awarded the 2021 Hubbard Award for Service to Philanthropy. For the past 20 years Jude has served on many UNH boards, including stints on the UNH Foundation, the Board of Trustees of the University System of New Hampshire, the UNH Alumni Association Board and the Executive Advisory Board of the Paul College. She’s currently serving as the co-chair of the capital campaign steering committee of the UNH Foundation and as the chair of the board of the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. Over the years Jude has mentored many students, fondly known as “Jude’s Kiddos.” Her award, as well as other awards (for retired Gen. Lori J. Robinson ’81 and Donald P. Bliss ’73, ’79G) will be celebrated as a ceremony in June 2022 (COVID-willing). Glenn S. Hoffman, a physician assistant for 42 years, was looking forward to retiring in Dec. 2021, especially having spent the past year and a half on the frontline with COVID-19 patients. He lives in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Sadly, several classmates have recently died, including: A graduate of UNH’s forestry program, Tod Rossiter of Swanzey, New Hampshire, died unexpectedly in 2020. A skilled craftsman and master builder and furniture maker, Tod owned his own contractor business for 30 years and was a nationally competitive champion billiards player. His family would like him to remembered as a private, special person with a good heart. Tom Barton Marshall of Biddeford Pool, Maine, died after a short illness. A UNH hospitality management major, he worked in the restaurant industry travelling back and forth from Maine to Florida following the sea and the sun, and then in sales and marketing in the seafood industry. Tom was an avid member of the Biddeford Pool Yacht Club for many years, sailing and racing the family’s Rhodes 18 sailboat. Cathryn (Cathi) Bondar, who graduated from UNH with honors in social work, died in Florida, having led a life rich in accomplishments and contributions. She started her own bookkeeping and financial consulting business, serving many parishes in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. She founded and ran the St. Patrick’s food kitchen for 42 years, earned a law degree and became a court-appointed mediator, became a paramedic and firefighter, and was a founding trustee of La Clinica Guadelupana.

Tommy Cavanaugh finished a 41-year career in teaching and coaching in spring 2021. Even through the pandemic, his vocational students attended classes in person, as it is tough to teach welding via Zoom. He is contemplating retirement and enjoys his grandchildren. Donald Kirouac said he retired from a 36-year career as a pilot for American Airlines. After 43 years as a nurse, Jane Andrews Luria retired from the Wellness Center at Saint Michael’s College. She will work per-diem and volunteer in the COVID testing center. Future plans include having great adventures with her husband and seeing UNH friends. Priscilla Partridge had a career in horticultural consulting and technical writing. After acquiring her great grandparents’ letters and diaries, she wrote “The Humanitarian Gene 1891-1922,” published 2014. She began transcribing the remaining years of diaries and wants to research her ancestors. Steve Bramson was awarded the Castell de Peralada Award for Best Music at the 2021 BCN Film Festival in Barcelona. He has previously won an Emmy and ASCAP awards. Charles Tobin “Toby” Vaughan died in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Toby joined the Peace Corps after graduation and then was employed by Development Alternatives International in various leadership roles. Toby was a devoted mentor and exemplary role model. He loved watching the Boston Red Sox live, even if it was 3 a.m. in Kinshasa. Daniel Millar died in April 2021. He was a member of Sigma Beta Fraternity during his time at UNH. He is survived by his wife and two sons. His obituary was funny, unique and portrayed a deep sense of humor. Janet Gagne Benson passed away surrounded by family May 2021. She was raised by grandparents, attended UNH and received a master’s of education degree in counseling. She taught French, math and religion at Dover Catholic School before serving as a counselor in Rochester and Somersworth, New Hampshire, and St. Elizabeth Seton School. Dr. Forrest Weston Nutter Jr. passed away in September 2020. Dr. Nutter retired after 28 eight years at Iowa State University, where he was a pioneer in the field of plant pathology and disease epidemiology. He coached his children’s athletic teams and loved New England sports teams. He married his high school sweetheart, and his 13 grandchildren were the joy in his heart. Elizabeth Thompson passed away June 2021. After working for the Metropolitan District Commission, Beth worked in the economic development field as a development director in New Hampshire towns. She served as president of the New England Development Association. Beth enjoyed traveling, needlepoint and visiting her camp. Eric Wilczynski fiercely battled a health issue to enjoy extra years of family visits, bird watching, road trips and his favorite New England teams. He passed away July 2021. He was a favorite uncle and children vied for a seat next to him at family gatherings. He built a home in Newbury, New Hampshire, teaching himself what he needed to know. Jonathan Reuel Seaver passed away in August 2020. Kevin Fitzgibbon passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 2021. He spent many years in hospitality management before teaching at a community college and at the Thompson School. He opened a cooking school, The Chef’s Cottage. Kevin enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Gerald “Jerry” Freeman Tullis of Ottumwa, Iowa, died August 2019. He earned an associate’s degree at UNH. Jerry served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years, retiring as a master chief. Following retirement, he worked for different military contractors and for Raytheon. Jerry enjoyed Washington football games, fishing, gardening, road-tripping and collecting antiques. Gene Thomas Sordillo was a Vietnam veteran, having served with the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his service of more than 15 years, he was employed by the U.S. government. Gene enjoyed history and his time as a Civil War reenactor. He passed away March 2020. Edward Mertens married his high school sweetheart, Vi (Viola) and raised eight children in a home he built. Ed worked at Sears and Roebuck prior to starting a business, A&M Quality Heating. Ed was a devout member of St. John Vianney Parish and loved singing in the choir. He was a Knights of Columbus Brother for over 70 years. Ed loved music, sports and traveling with his wife.

We’ve heard from many classmates, thanks to all! After graduating, Gordon Berry returned home to Wilton, New Hampshire, where he and his brother Stuart ’78 ran a landscaping business. Later earning a master’s degree in economic geography at the University of South Carolina in 1986, Gordon lived in Colorado and New Jersey, and now lives near Baltimore with his wife, Megan. They have two sons, Duncan and Graham. A consultant, Gordon worked in real estate and the utility industry, recently at an energy consulting company running efficiency programs for utilities. Presently, he is a senior manager of operations in Columbia, Maryland, and would like to hear from Pete Zappala. Robert Ricard recently celebrated 40 years with Weston Solutions, Inc. in Concord, New Hampshire, cleaning up superfund sites around New England, building and running groundwater remediation systems, rebuilding levees along the Missouri River damaged from flooding, and at the Sandy Hook National Recreation Area. Married for 39 years, Robert lives in Warner and has four children. Joan Gregor tells us that after graduating, she lived in Boston before becoming a “California girl.” Currently living in San Diego enjoying the sun, surf and sailing, she and her husband, Chuck Pelly, built a catamaran in New Zealand and sailed the South Pacific while still running their innovation design consultancy, Intersection-Inc. If you are in San Diego contact Joan at joan.gregor@intersection-inc.com. Kimberley Keller retired in July 2020 from teaching GED, functional literacy and special education at the Arizona State Prison. After UNH, Kim taught English as a foreign language in Guercif, Morocco, as a Peace Corps volunteer, later earning a master’s degree. Next, she taught English as a second language, English and remedial reading on the Diné (Navajo) Reservation in Chinle and Many Farms, Arizona, for 10 years, while she was also an adjunct instructor for Diné Community College. On leaving the reservation, Kim became lead teacher for a charter high school in Tucson, prior to being hired by the Arizona Department of Corrections, at which time she acquired certification in special education (cross-categorical). Kim says it’s been a ride and she’s grateful for her students’ successes everywhere. Evan Krefsky sent his story; married 32 years to his beautiful wife Florri, and they have children Rick and Andie. Evan still owns the same catering company, Paul Evans Catering, he began with his brother after UNH. Anyone recall “Campus Quiche,” which Evan owned while we were students? He shared that COVID almost killed his business, but due to loyal customers and “Barstool Fund” relief, they are carrying on. Evan is still in touch with Sue Boorman ’81 and Dan Weisberg ’79 and hopes to hear from other classmates at www.paulevanscatering.com. Help us to have more good news to report in forthcoming issues — with photos! Unfortunately, we have lost several classmates. David F. Nickerson, 61, died unexpectedly February 20, 2019, at his Acton, Massachusetts, home. Born in Concord, New Hampshire, he was raised in Hillsboro, New Hampshire. David worked as a skilled union finish carpenter throughout New England. He loved the outdoors, hiking and spending time in the woods. Shawn McCarthy, 59, of Manchester, died March 6, 2019, at Community Hospice House. Shawn worked as a financial analyst for BAE Systems for 36 years. He was a member and officer of the 100 Club of New Hampshire, and officer of the Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Airplane Club as well as a long-time participant of the Trans New Hampshire bicycle ride for Muscular Dystrophy. Married to his wife of 32 years, Michelle Pepin McCarthy, he was a dedicated husband and father to their sons Shane and Tyler. On February 28, 2021, Jon P. Wennberg, 80, passed away with his wife of 48 years, Gloria, at his side. Jon attended UNH after serving his country in Vietnam and later worked as an engineer for Baumann Valves/Fisher Controls. During his spare time, Jon could be found volunteering at Salvation Army Soup Kitchen and Kettle Bell, Portsmouth Discovery Center, North Church and Riverbrook, where they lived. Jon is predeceased by their daughter, Heather Joy Wennberg-Vogt. Greg Ellis, 63 of Manassas Park, Virginia, died March 10, 2021. Greg received a degree in political science and moved to Washington, DC after graduating to work for U.S. Sen. Gordon Humphrey. Greg went on to work in political advertising and later fundraising. He was a highly recognized writer who created marketing copy for many major organizations, raising hundreds of millions of dollars for Republican and conservative causes. We’re celebrating our 40th Reunion, June 3-5, 2022! Make plans to attend this unforgettable weekend. Find schedules, housing information, relevant links and more at www.unh.edu/reunions. Registration opens on April 1. Don’t wait to book your off-campus housing because spots sell out in the Seacoast area early. If you have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. If you’re a business owner, have a special talent, have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu.

Christine Waldren writes that after earning her bachelor of arts degree in economics, she moved to Marco Island, Florida in 1985, obtained her real estate license in 1987, and has been selling real estate since 1988. She currently works for RE/MAX Affinity Plus and serves on the Marco Island Area Association of Realtors Professional Development Committee as well as the Multiple Listing Service Committee. She has earned her Graduate Realtor Institute designation, the highest state level recognition in residential sales. She has been very busy this year and states, “It seems people have figured out if they could work from home, why not work from home on a nice resort island!” She has two children, Michael and Farrah. Dr. Peter Schlesinger writes from Lima, Peru that he has been residing in Latin America for the past 15 years. After obtaining his master’s degree and a Ph.D. in natural resources, he has been involved in international science and climate change mitigation development with conservation minded non-governmental organizations in lesser developed nations for the past 30 years. Brian Linscott began working in law enforcement for the National Park Service in Acadia National Park in Maine directly after graduation from UNH. He also worked at Boston National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area on Staten Island, New York, and Glacier National Park in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, then returned to Maine and became a Marine Patrol Officer for 12 years. In 1997, he met his wife, Melissa, and changed careers, opening Linscott Real Estate in South Portland Maine. They have two children: Gabby, who is working on her doctorate degree at the University of Maryland, and Jackson, who is at Sarah Lawrence College in the creative writing department and is the captain of the men’s soccer team. Doug Twyman sends his greetings from the Jersey Shore where he is a senior managing director at Colliers International using his experience in the commercial real estate industry to help companies maximize their real estate operations by providing insight based on market knowledge, financial and analytical skills. We lost three classmates this year. Robert D. Peters passed away March 5, 2021, after a long battle with kidney cancer. In 2004 he purchased The Woodland restaurant in Lakeville, Connecticut, from his sister, where he assumed the position as chef. He was also an artist, and enjoyed drawing, painting, pottery and collage. He leaves behind his siblings, many nieces and nephews and his best buddy, Snowy the cat. We send our sympathies to his friends and family. Martha Jane Easton passed away May 4, 2021, after a brief illness. She had lived in Baltimore for 20 years where she worked for a variety of publications including Style magazine, Zagat and the Urbanite, as well as produced freelance articles for the Washington Post, the Foreign Service Journal, Architectural Digest and the New York Daily News. She was a lecturer in the professional writing program at the University of Maryland and was working on her MFA in fiction writing at Southern New Hampshire University at the time of her death. She is survived by her daughter, sisters, brother and father. We extend our condolences to her family. James Kirk passed away Nov. 15, 2020. He taught at Richard Stockton College for many years and was a lifeguard on the 7th Street surfing beach in Ocean City, New Jersey, where he touched the lives of many members of the surfing community and was instrumental in starting the New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame. He authored many published poems, was a three-time recipient of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts award and co-authored a book with his father. He is survived by his wife, children, siblings, nieces and nephews. We offer our respects to his friends and family on their loss.

Thanks to all of you who have made contributions to the Class of 1984 scholarship over the past three years! I’m happy to report that we have created an endowed scholarship by merging with the previously established scholarship fund of the Classes of ’85 and ’86. Moving forward, we will be able to give three scholarships per year to deserving UNH students. Please continue to direct your contributions to this fund and plan to attend our next tri-class reunion. As an early date-saver, please mark your calendars for June 2024 for the “Big ’80s 40th Reunion!” Like our last reunion, our focus will be on the Classes of 1984, 1985 and 1986, but other alums from the 80s are also welcomed to join us. Composer Anita Brown premiered her New York State Council on the Arts commission, “Hart Island Suite,” in August 2021. The piece reveals a poignant family story honoring a family member who rests on Hart Island, New York City’s public cemetery. Its finale offers the embrace of a New Orleans jazz-style funeral to all who rest on Hart Island and to those who succumbed to the pandemic, who were denied a funeral ritual. The U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce presented Glenn A. Delgado, NASA’s associate administrator for the agency’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), with its CEO Award on Oct. 20, 2021. Curt Collins and his wife, Nan Sherry-Collins, report they are celebrating 29 years of marriage. After 36 years at Nike, Curt began a new sales leadership position for Puma in February. They currently reside in central New Jersey but plan to retire to New Hampshire in a few years to be near UNH football teammates and friends. Kirsten Kohlmeyer writes that she graduated in May from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with her post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy degree. Her doctoral capstone involved creating, delivering and evaluating a parent education program in order to improve student use of assistive technology tools across educational transitions and she hopes to broaden this parent education and advocacy series to a state or national level. She and her husband, Gary, recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Kirsten works remotely as a transition coordinator and advocate for students with learning disabilities who are returning to mainstream schools. Jeff Saperstein writes that his poetry chapbook, “The Stoop,” was published in February 2021 by Finishing Line Press. It is available on Amazon. Pete “Brownie” Brown checked in to let me know he became a grandfather on July 22, 2021, to Louie Peter Patzius. Congratulations Papa Pete! Todd Robertson is a caregiver to an 88-year-old parent with heart failure and created an online support group for patients and their families. John Swenson and wife, Monica Boy Swenson ’87, celebrated the graduation of son, Erik ’20, from UNH last year, continuing the Wildcat legacy. John, who works in the community banking field in New Hampshire, serves on the UNH Alumni Association Board and enjoys seeing fellow Wildcats — too many to mention, he says! Xochi Blymyer works as a first assistant director in film in Hollywood, working on shows like “Animal Kingdom” and, coming soon, “All American Homecoming.” He is currently working on directing and producing his own documentary, Red Dog & Bates, about two men who walked from Los Angeles to Mexico City in 1958-59. Classmate and member of UNH’s Swim Team Alan Stuart of West Palm Beach, Florida, died peacefully in his sleep while fulfilling his dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail in June. Alan received a bachelor’s degree from UNH, where he studied economics and finance. He worked for Toys ‘R’ Us for 33 years, eventually serving as director of store operations. Alan’s passions included hiking, swimming and reading. He was a member of the Thru-Hikers Program through the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a member of USA Swimming and coached the Aqua Gems Swim Club. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Shelley Jacques Stuart, and two sons, Alexander and Ian. Memorial contributions may be made to Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

Karen Putnam Boyle ’84 writes that she attended a July Fourth gathering with eight UNH alums who have all lived in Washington state for 30-plus years. Though they didn’t all know each other at UNH, a variety of connections brought them together Matthew Boyle ’84, Steve Harrison ’84, Phil Coughlin ’84, Ginny Broadhurst ’85, Michael Hallett ’86, Melinda Friedman ’86 and Cathy Santaniello Harrison ’86.

UNH Magazine offers three cheers for Susan Panas Clark, who will be taking on the role of 1986 class secretary. She is well known for her work on the “Big ’80s” Reunion committee, is a Phi Mu sister and was in marching band. Thank you to John Davis ’85, Barbara Powlowsky ’84 and Robin Peters Schell ’84 for enlisting and encouraging Susan to fill this role. Susan’s contact info is noted above. Please send her updates for the spring/summer 2022 issue. Welcome aboard, Susan!

Michelle LeSueur Fransen-Conroy kept it real and poignant with her update, sharing, “This past year has indeed been very strange and unreal. I was hoping that my youngest child’s final year at college would be one where I could go to visit him many times and eat together in the dining hall where I thoroughly enjoy the delicious food options. I also thought I’d be going to Parents’ Weekend and catching a hockey game or football game. I very much enjoy walking around the beautiful UNH campus. I love to reminisce about my days at UNH in 1984-1986 when I attended the Thompson School of Applied Science, studying small animal care. I loved living in Stoke Hall (first floor) and eating at Stillings dining hall. Those were some of the most exciting days of my life: meeting new friends, going to my first concert (Santana), enjoying the hockey games and experiencing all kinds of new things. I loved being at UNH! Anyhow, due to the COVD pandemic, I was not able to go and visit my son, Patrick, and walk freely around the campus and enjoy all those things that I wanted to. I so wished I had gone to campus more often in the past eight years as my oldest son Ryan ’17 also went to UNH. I took it for granted that I could go to Durham often and visit my sons and enjoy the campus as I only live about 45 minutes away in Concord, New Hampshire. I am very proud of both of my sons and that they both have graduated from CEPS at UNH with bachelor’s degrees in engineering. Ryan in civil engineering and Patrick in electrical engineering. I know I can go to the campus and walk around still, and I will plan to, but it won’t be the same now that I don’t have a child attending anymore. I even still sometimes have dreams of being at college, living in a dorm and attending classes. It was such a special time in my life and brings back many fond memories! It’s still a great day to be a Wildcat!” As my fellow class secretaries have shared in this edition, much gratitude to all of you who have contributed to our class scholarship, which has merged with the Class of ’84’s fund. Moving forward, we will be able to give three scholarships per year to deserving UNH students. Please continue to direct your contributions to this fund and plan to attend our next tri-class reunion. As an early date-saver, please mark your calendars for June 2024 for the “Big ’80s 40th Reunion!” Like our last reunion, our focus will be on the Classes of 1984, 1985 and 1986, but other alums from the 80s are also welcomed to join us.

Acacia Fraternity brothers from the classes of ’84-’89 gathered at a Patriots tailgating party hosted by brothers Dan Heath ’87, Gregg Stephens ’87and Jay Barriss ’86. More than 20 brothers attended this 2nd Annual Event. Pictured from left to right are: (back row) Mike Twomey ’87, John Davis ’85, Gregg Stephens ’87, Peter Goodwin ’84, Kevin Maguire ’84, Gary Bunce ’88, Paul Danielle ’88, Jay Barriss ’86, Rich Mazzocca ’85; (middle row) Mark Chavez ’87, Todd Riley ’86, Dan Heath ’87, Matt Kfoury ’89, John George ’86; (sitting in front) Doug LaChance ’90, Darold Larson (Acacia National Fraternity President), Ron Majer ’88.

Michelle Conroy ’86 said in this strange time of the pandemic, she was missing her college days and visiting campus. “I even still sometimes have dreams of being at college, living in a dorm and attending classes. It was such a special time in my life and brings back many fond memories! It’s still a great day to be a Wildcat!”

John DeBurro sent these pictures of a group of UNH alumni that got together in Nashville in August for their 20th Fantasy Football League draft. Sounds like a fun time!

From Henry Sullivan ’88: 15-20 Pikes, TKE, Alpha Chi, SAE and Beta friends got together on Nantucket. Really fun time and nice to catch up with folks.

Class of 1988 class secretary Beth D. Simpson-Robie had the pleasure of attending the UNH-Pitt game in late September at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh and catching up with Wally Jenkins ’88, Rick Munroe ’88, Gratia Habenicht Maley ’88 . Also in attendance were Wally’s Lambda Little brother, Phil Estabrook ’91, and other brothers and friends. I also had the pleasure of meeting these Class of 1988 members of the UNH Football team who were staying at the same hotel and having a reunion for the weekend. From left to right: Phil Eastbrook ’91, me, Dan Splitgerber ’91, Chris Borden Estabrook ’91, Erin Sommerfeld ’91, Jean Leosz Marriott ’91, Danielle Weisberg ’91, Tina Lessin Hillman ’91, Wally Jenkins ’88.

Left to right: Members of the Class of 1988 Glenn Chavious, Rich Reagan, Derrick Milton, Billy Farrell, and Bobby Van De Water.

Kerry Asmussen shared an update about what he’s been up to. After interning at WMUR in Manchester, he worked there for one year, then moved to Los Angeles and started his career in TV production. He’s been a director for 20 years, working on shows including “The Jimmy Kimmel Show,” “The Grammys” and many live music productions, including Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. His latest project, Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever” tour is streaming on Disney+. UNH Magazine learned of the passing of Earl Francis Clifford on Sept. 22, 2020, at age 81. His wife, Blanche, passed just eight months earlier. Earl earned his law degree from UNH’s Franklin Pierce School of Law and went on to practice patent law. He lived all over the country, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Nebraska, Texas and Virginia. Earl is survived by his seven children and 16 grandchildren.

Dana Moran reports that as of Sept. 1, 2021, she has been working for the UNH registrar’s office for 31 years. Congrats, Dana! Sue Robinson is a professor of journalism at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She co-published a book with two other authors, “News After Trump” and solo-authored a manuscript and signed a contract (with Oxford) for the 2022 book “How Journalists Engage.” “This year, 2022, I am resolving to hold hope tentatively in my heart, replacing the high expectations I had had for the new year 365 days ago. Such hubris! I am resolving to engage in more self-care and to distribute compassion where I can. I am resolving to help others through this year where possible and to find peace and serenity. I resolve to spend less time working, though more time mentoring. I resolve to seek out the light of 2022 and shed the darkness as best as I can. And with such thoughts, shall we all tiptoe into the new year, together? Egad. Bring it on, 2022.” Good ideas for the rest of us to follow, Sue. UNH Magazine learned of the passing of John David on March 20, 2021, at age 56. He earned a master’s degree in engineering and had been employed at Babcock & Wilcox as a chemical engineer. John enjoyed fishing, reading and skeet shooting and dearly loved his family. He is survived by his sister and several nieces.

From left: Lianne Meissner ’95, Lisa Patanella Fasanella ’95, Amy Roberts ’97, Betsey Andrews Parker ’95, Tricia Bennett MacDonald ’95, Lisa Floyd ’95 and Lynn Cassin Rossitto ’97.

Greetings UNH classmates. I hope things are going well with you. Please send along your news about what is going on with you and our classmates. Jessica Pelletier Brown has been promoted to associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Brown was selected as a Lumen Circles Fellow for fall 2021. The fellowship is sponsored by the University System of Maryland’s Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the theme is “Belonging & Inclusive Teaching.” Faith Corneille recently received a national clean energy award from the U.S. DOE C3E program. She received her award in the Government category and was celebrated during the C3E Symposium in November. C3E is actively working to diversify the clean energy field by elevating and recognizing women who are leading clean energy efforts in the U.S. and globally. I’m sorry I also have to share news of the passing of four of our classmates. Sheri Radzelovage received a master’s degree in speech and language pathology and passed away in March 2021. She was described as “opinionated, tenacious and an advocate for justice, Sheri fought untiringly for the vulnerable with all the power of her personal convictions and her towering faith.” Bruce Lepage died unexpectedly at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and most recently worked as environmental specialist for Magellan Midstream Partners. He was described as a “wonderful gift to his family, friends, acquaintances and all who had the good fortune of meeting and knowing him.” We also lost our classmate Andrew Gallagher of Dover, New Hampshire, who passed away suddenly at home surrounded by loving family on July 4, 2021. He was described as a born teacher and that “to spend time with him in any capacity included a lesson, fun and laughter…His energy was contagious in every facet of his life.” And lastly, Eric Peterson passed away at home in Dover, New Hampshire, on July 5, 2021. After building a career in the technology field, he changed careers and earned a Master of Arts degree in counseling. He worked as a mental health counselor for many organizations. Our thoughts go out to the families of our classmates.

Hello, class of 2000! We have news this issue from Michael Lombardi and his company Lombardi Undersea. Their technology was featured on The Discovery Channel’s Shark Week during the show The Great Hammerhead Stakeout this past July. The project involved deploying their patented Ocean Space Habitat, an underwater tent, to allow researchers to make an epic 10-hour dive off Andros, Bahamas, while trying to better understand shark behavior in this remote part of the world. We offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of Katie Crowell, who passed away in April 2021; Ryan Kilian, who passed away in July 2021; and Michele Barfield, who also passed away in July 2021. They will be remembered and deeply missed. Until next time, please send any news my way.

We heard from Evan Welsh ’06 that brother Travis Welsh and Rachel Larson ’06 were married on Aug. 14, 2021. It was a well-attended UNH event; this photo from the rehearsal dinner that includes 13 UNH alumni, stretching from the class of 1976 all the way to class of 2017!

Adam Flaherty ’05 celebrated 50 episodes of his fatherhood-themed podcast “Modern Dadhood,” featuring notable guests such as musician Ben Lee, Sesame Street’s Emilio Delgado, and the “Today” show’s Craig Melvin. The podcast can be found at ModernDadhood.com or on any major podcast platform.

Hey, Class of 2008! It feels like forever since I’ve written you. Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I received updates in the last couple of years, so it’s nice to be back. I’m sure we’ve all been through a lot personally and collectively, and I hope you’ve been making sure to take care of yourselves to the best of your ability. Every time I write updates, I get more and more shocked at how quickly the years go by. I’ve been living in various places over the last few years: Boston, Joshua Tree, California; San Diego, Colorado, and now I’ve touched down in Columbus, Ohio, a city I never thought I’d visit let alone live in. I love it so far. Let’s see what your fellow classmates have been up to: Congratulations to Laura Smetana and her son, Stirling, who published their first children’s book, “Little Squiggle’s Lake Adventure” with Flying Cardinal Press. She writes, “Last year, Stirling and I went on a kayaking adventure that involved exploring an island, marveling at nature and a little rain. That night for bedtime stories, I read him a book about a giraffe named Little Squiggle that I wrote in fifth grade. He said, ‘Mom, we should bring Little Squiggle back!’ So that’s what we did.” She also writes, “I live in Illinois, where I am happily at work on several new books, including a book about Alzheimer’s that was inspired by my dad who passed away in 2020.” You can visit her at www.laurasmetana.com. And a big congrats to Sarah Theriault and her husband, Levi Theriault III ’09, who welcomed their son, Levi Theriault IV, on February 19, 2020. They bought a house in Hooksett, New Hampshire, this past July. Class of 2008, I hope you’re taking care of yourselves and each other, and continuing to follow your passions, your curiosities and your paths forward. You’re doing a really good job. Keep sharing your information with me! I’d love to hear from you.

If you remember lazy afternoon laughs on Thompson Hall lawn, late night walks from Libby’s and early morning coffees from Breaking New Grounds, you’ll want to return to campus to stroll down memory lane as we’re celebrating our 10th Reunion, June 3-5, 2022! Make plans to attend this unforgettable weekend. Find schedules, housing information, relevant links, and more at www.unh.edu/reunions. Registration opens on April 1. Don’t wait to book your off-campus housing because spots sell out in the Seacoast area early. If you have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. If you’re a business owner, have a special talent, have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. Wiseblood Books recently published a second collection of short stories by Arthur Powers ’10Ph.D. set in Brazil, “Padre Raimundo’s Army.” Arthur lived in Brazil for over 30 years and worked with subsistence farmers as well as on major environmental and social programs. UNH Magazine received word of the passing of two alumni. Erik Vincent Croto passed away on Jan. 17, 2021, at age 51. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and then went on to start a successful construction company and coach wrestling. In recent years, he founded Kraken Ammunition with his son, Bryce. Erik enjoyed hunting, shooting, snowmobiling and camping. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, five children and three grandchildren. Danielle Barsky passed away on July 3, 2021, at age 33. After graduating summa cum laude from UNH, she went on to earn her law degree at Wake Forest University and was a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association. Danielle loved animals, including her rescue dogs, Colonel and Bellamy, and was an advocate for animal adoption. She loved the New England Patriots and watching “Deadliest Catch.” Danielle is survived by her parents, David and Marisa, and her brothers, Matthew and Jason.

Kellen Millard ’10 shared a happy update that she and Ben Bunker ’03 were married in early November in Portland, Maine. Kellen is a proud WSBE (now Paul College) and women’s lacrosse team alumna and was equally as proud to have multi-generational UNH alumni representation at their wedding — all the way back to class of 1971!

In Antarctica, Rob Caldwell ’11 will be teaching scientists and others, in a classroom setting about the basics of cold-weather survival and safety measures while travelling off base, and with the possibility of field study. Read more about Rob’s adventures in our class column.

“Without UNH, I would not be the professional I am today and appreciate those memories made in Durham, New Hampshire,” writes Paul Kyriacopulos ’11. Hear more from Paul in our class column.

Do you remember our Commencement? Medal of Honor recipient Ryan Pitts ’13 inspired us with his speech, detailing a violent military battle he survived, while encouraging us to “never forgot those who helped you reach where you are… the advice here is simple: appreciate the contributions of others and the impacts they make in your life — that is it.” He told us our relationships are our true enduring treasures. Come back to campus to celebrate those treasures at our reunion, June 3-5, 2022! Find schedules, housing information, relevant links and more at www.unh.edu/reunions. Registration opens on April 1. Don’t wait to book your off-campus housing because spots sell out in the Seacoast area early. If you have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. If you’re a business owner, have a special talent, have questions or want to get involved email reunion.weekend@unh.edu. UNH Magazine received word of the passing of Benjamin Rosenthal on March 22, 2021 at age 28. He was a devout Christian who graduated with high honors from the Thompson School’s small animal care program. Benjamin co-owned and operated SonRise LandCare, LLC and was recently employed at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. When life was challenging, Benjamin would say “just keep swimming” and it would help him persevere. He is survived by his parents, Steven and Kerry, a brother, his grandmothers and many extended family members.

Patty Bean wrote with an update on her son, Zachary Griffiths ’16, who served in Afghanistan and made it home safely.

In case you missed it, Elle Purrier St. Pierre competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Elle is no stranger to the UNH spotlight; her esteemed running career has been well-documented in UNH publications, and she has been collecting state championships since high school. Since emerging on the global stage by smashing the national record for the indoor mile, Elle set her sights on competing in the 1,500 meters at the Olympics. She finished a remarkable 10th in the 1,500-meter final with a time of 4:01.75. GO ELLE!!!

Elizabeth Cain shares that after graduation, she began working as a sustainability consultant for G360 Link, a software company that helps other companies track and manage their sustainability data through a web-based platform. She is living in Boston and has been getting to know the area but is still on a quest to find the best nearby hikes. UNH Magazine received word of the passing of Maria Turco-McArdle on March 13, 2021, at age 29. She was a natural-born giver and advocate for those who could not speak up for themselves. Maria loved her dog, Rosie, and working with children, giving of her time and talents to drum circles, teenage support groups and leading programs that supported those with different abilities. In recent years, her love of theater blossomed, and she found great joy in being part of the Cobblestone Players. She is survived by her husband, Paul, her parents, Michael and Cheryl, four siblings and many extended family members.