In Memoriam

Esther Ames April 28, 2022 Wife of Former Trustee Oliver Ames+ (1971–75); mother of Abby Ames ’79, Sam Ames ’85, Minnie Ames ’86, Oliver Ames, and Sarah Ames+. Grandmother of Ben Ames ’09, Caroline Ames ’10, Mollie Ames ’14, Lucy Hirschfeld ’17, Caleb Hirschfeld ’19, Oliver Hirschfeld ’22, Eli Hirschfeld ’27, and Hannah Hirschfeld ’27

Walter Barrick January 9, 2021 Father of Donald Barrick ’84, Nicole Barrick Chiasson ’87, and Carl Barrick ’90

Peter Conley ’92 July 14, 2021

Sarah Ann Gessner ’89 November 1, 2021 Sister of Abigail Gessner ’93

Howard Goldstein July 29, 2021 Father of Alex Goldstein ’99 and Jennifer Goldstein ’97

Jane Hans August 2, 2021 Mother of David Hans ’90

Nicole Hynes April 16, 2021 Mother of Vanessa Hynes ’91 and Tod Hynes ’95

Warren “Renny” Little ’48 December 11, 2021 Father of Director of Athletics Bob Little; brother of Jack Little ’44+ and Selina Little ’48

Hal LaPine February 20, 2022 Father of former Director of Communications Kate LaPine; grandfather of Clare Wibiralske ’16 and David Wibiralske ’20

Dan Lyons December 20, 2021 Husband of former Director of External Programs Mary Russell and father of Park PreK teacher Will Lyons

Edwin Maynard March 19, 2021 Husband of former Parents’ Association President Lisa Maynard; father of Edwin Maynard ’71, Elizabeth Maynard Gordon ’72, Virginia Maynard Swain ’74, and Daniel Maynard ’76; uncle of Elizabeth Simonds Thompson ’80, Nina Simonds Trowbridge ’82, and Holly Simonds ’87 Warren Moore ’76 July 2021

Brooks Porter ’76 June 21, 2021 Father of Anna Porter ’07, Toby Porter ’09, and Louisa Porter ’12

Jerry Rappaport December 6, 2021 Father of Martha Rappaport Meyers ’67, Amy Rappaport ’68, Judith Rappaport ’69, Jim Rappaport ’71, and Jerry Rappaport ’72; grandfather of Jennifer Rappaport ’05 and Elizabeth Rappaport ’06

Andrew Segar January 13, 2022 Lower Division Head 2001–2015, Lower Division faculty 1979–2001; husband of Susan Mahoney Segar (Lower Division faculty 1976–2019); father of Lindsay Segar Steinsieck ’99 and Hilary Segar Garber ’03

Katherine Shepherd ’02 January 11, 2022

Hooker Talcott July 22, 2021 Father of Julia Talcott ’73, Barbara Talcott ’76, and Margaret Talcott ’79

Charlotte Teplow August 19, 2021 Lower School Teacher 1970s and 1980s

W. N. Thorndike May 6, 2021 Trustee (1968–1974); Husband of Joan Ingram Thorndike (Lower School Teacher 1950s and 1960s); father of William Thorndike ’79 and Alexander Thorndike ’81; grandfather of Charlotte Thorndike ’10, Jamie Thorndike ’11, Anna Thorndike ’13, Nick Thorndike ’13, and Russell Thorndike ‘16

+ deceased

This winter, Andrew Segar, a passionate and committed educator, passed away unexpectedly. In his 36-year career at Park, Andrew taught Nursery, Grade 2, and Lower Division Science from 1979–2001 and served as the Lower Division Head from 2001–15.

Andrew touched the lives of generations of Park students and was known for his deep respect for and understanding of children and how they learn and grow. Whether in a costume at carpool or ducking behind a tree with an armful of snowballs at the coldest winter recess, Andrew delighted in the simple joys of childhood. When he retired in 2015, he remarked, “What I’ve really enjoyed is watching kids grow and develop over their time here at Park.”

Andrew spent his career developing trusting relationships with families over the years. Many of Andrew’s signature posts— distributing lollipops, welcoming young students at the back door, and standing out at carpool every afternoon no matter the weather—helped him maintain those personal relationships. “I think that being able to recognize every parent and to know every child is important and makes this school of 560 students feel more connected and smaller. Ultimately, it helps kids feel known to a depth that they might not otherwise feel in a place as big as Park.” For Andrew, the School was more than just work. It was Park where he met his wife of 41 years, Susan Mahoney Segar (Grade 1 teacher and Lower Division Literacy Specialist from 1976–2019), and it was at Park that they raised their two daughters, Hilary ’03 and Lindsay ’99. Andrew provided a very important foundation for generations of children and families—greeting young students at the back door each morning and calling them back to their cars at the end of the day. In between he showed steady leadership and emanated true joy for the children in his care. His legacy lives on in all of the lives he touched.

To honor Annie Steinberg’s love and passion for young people, friends are encouraged to make a donation to “Annie’s Fund for Youth” at the Somerville Homeless Coalition (www.shcinc.org). In response from requests from young clients who could not afford to wash their clothes at laundromats, Annie’s Fund has already purchased a commercial-sized washer and dryer, and the organization is hoping to fund transportation to medical appointments and job interviews, as well as technological resources for ongoing education and life-skills training. What a fitting way to remember Annie!