Duncan Jenks ’60, of both
Burlington, Vt., and Baltimore, Md., passed away in September 2011 in Baltimore, following a battle with cancer. Following his time at Cardigan, Duncan attended Vermont Academy and Berwick Academy. He was a Marine and a veteran of the Vietnam War, and he also worked for the Baltimore City Golf Corporation at Carroll Park and was an avid golfer. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor Hobbs Jenks and is survived by two daughters; a sister and brother; four grandchildren; and a nephew and niece. He also left behind his beloved family members in New England, the DeShaws, the Hobbses, and the Goldbergs. A funeral service was held in Burlington.
Vernon (“Vern”) Alper ’81, age 45, died at his home in
Hardwick, Vt., in October of 2011. Though he was born in New Jersey, Vern grew up in rural Bucks County, Pa., and he was one of triplet sons, in addition to having another brother. After graduating from Cardigan, Vern went on to Salisbury School (Salisbury, Conn.) and then earned his bachelor’s at Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass. He enjoyed playing the mandolin, going on long walks, crosscountry skiing, reading, writing, and helping friends. A memorial service was held for Vern in Hardwick on October 29, 2011.
John Lawrence Harleman ’82 Cardigan received word that John Harleman passed away in February of 2008, at age 42. He was the son of Patricia McGarry and Peter Harleman, and brother to Danielle Harleman and Michael Harleman. A graduate of the University of Maryland, John lived in the bay area, Los Gatos, California. John always had a twinkle in his eye and a great laugh, and was a daredevil who loved paragliding, driving fast, and playing soccer. His greatest adventure was his family, and he was so proud of his four children—Chiara, Leander, Lucas, and Miska—by whom he is survived.
William Stormont ’88,
age 38, passed away three summers ago (July 2009). The circumstances surrounding his death are unknown to us at Cardigan. At the time of his death, he was living in Victoria, Texas, where he had also attended the School of Business at the University of HoustonVictoria.
David Elliot ’98, age 29, died
as a result of a motorcycle accident. David was born in Akron, Ohio, and following his graduation at Cardigan he attended Revere High School. At the time of his passing he was a student at the University of Akron, studying electrical engineering. David’s father (David L. Elliot ’61), also a Cardigan alumnus and tremendous champion of the School, passed away as well in 2009.
Thomas (“Tommy”) McNamara ’03, age 25, passed
away July 5, 2012, following a tragic accident in Kennebunk, Maine. Tommy grew up in Massachusetts (Winchester and Andover), and following his years at Cardigan, he graduated from Winchester High School. At the time of his death, Tommy was a film actor in New York City, having graduated from the New York Film Academy, and he divided his time between New York City and Kennebunk (Maine). He was an avid athlete who enjoyed golf, football, lacrosse, and hockey. In addition to his parents, Tom and Ann, Tommy leaves behind two brothers, Connor (Cardigan Class of 2006) and Gavin (Cardigan Class of 2014). A Mass of Christian Burial for Tommy was celebrated July 9 in Kennebunk.
For obituary submissions to the Spring 2013 issue of the Chronicle, please contact: Richard Clancy ’67 Director of Alumni Programs 62 Alumni Drive Canaan, NH 03741 rclancy@cardigan.org
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