’56, and seven grandchildren. Charles F. Fisher ’53, November 13, 2006, in Kensington, Va., at 75. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany then earned his master’s from the University of Pennsylvania. He taught English at the university level and worked with students on film projects. An authority on jazz and blues, he traveled the length of the Mississippi tracing the music’s roots. His children, Eden Fisher Durbin and Jake Fisher, and four grandchildren survive him. Cecelia Lasbur y Johnson ’53, December 15, 2006, in Camden, Maine, at 75. She attended Rhode Island School of Design, was a watercolorist, and served as a board member at the Cornell Fine Art Museum in Winter Park, Fla. She gardened, played tennis, and was an antiques enthusiast. She leaves three children, Dan, Joshua, and Neall; five grandchildren; a sister and two brothers, including R. Chase Lasbury ’53 and his wife, Nan Murray Lasbury ’53; and 10 nieces and nephews. Charles J. Windhorst ’54, December 25, 2006, in Stamford, Conn., at 75. He served in the Army, then built a career in the communications world, becoming a founding partner of Communispond. He was instrumental in establishing the Joe and Kay Peters Memorial Scholarship at Colby in honor of the couple who ran Peters’ Big Little Store in Waterville. His wife, Mary, a son, James C. Windhorst ’87, two daughters, Karen Breault and Jane Windhorse, two sisters, and six grandchildren survive him. Frank A. Lathe Jr. ’55, September 1, 2006, in Hallowell, Maine, at 73. He served in the U.S. Army before working in his family business, Lathe Fuel Company in Hallowell, where he became general manager. He retired in Florida and created a landscaping business. A volunteer fireman and lover of the outdoors, he had a memorable grin and a willingness to help others. His wife, Joan, his mother, a daughter and two sons, two brothers and a sister, six grandchildren, and
one great-grandchild survive him. Harriette Glass Siegel ’55, December 16, 2006, in Marblehead, Mass., at 73. She worked for the Marblehead Parks and Recreation Department for 30 years. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Carlton, three children, a brother, two grandchildren, and a niece. Philip E. Guiles ’58, November 24, 2006, in New Gloucester, Mass., at 74. After three years in the Army, he enrolled at Colby, where he married. A businessman and devoted father, he remarried in 1988 and became a supporter of Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester. A bass singer, he also collected and restored vintage cars, planes, and motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Catharine, his four children, including Ethan ’82, two sisters and a brother, and 12 nephews and nieces, including Emilie L. Van Eeghen ’74. Davida Kovey Newman ’58, September 20, 2006, in Sharon, Mass., at 69. A homemaker and mother, she was active in her synagogue. Her husband, Walter, a son and a daughter, two sisters and a brother, and two grandsons survive her. Rev. Carlyle A. Smith ’58, October 3, 2006, in Columbus, Ohio, at 85. During World War II he served as chief pharmacist’s mate in the Pacific for the U.S. Navy. He became an ordained minister and served in Congregational and Baptist churches in five states. His wife, Helen, a daughter, three sons, a stepson, and six grandchildren survive him. Herbert F. Cluthe ’60, September 30, 2006, in Red Bank, N.J., at 68. He founded the Cluthe Service Corporation in Red Bank and belonged to the Fox Hollow Golf Club. A member of the Elks Lodge, he loved to grill for his family. Survivors include his daughter, Kirsten, and his son, Frederick, and a sister. Barry S. Potter ’60, September 25, 2006, in Chamberlain, Maine, at 67. He served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves before venturing into the
business world. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to start several manufacturing businesses in Maine and he oversaw plants in Europe. A world traveler, he enjoyed skiing, tennis, and working outside on his tractor. He was a member of Colby’s Alumni Council and served as chair of its Nominating Committee. His wife, Bonnie Brown Potter ’63, two sons, and two sisters survive him. William C. Swormstedt Jr. ’61, December 29, 2006, in Nashua, N.H., at 67. An Army veteran, he was stationed in Germany and trained as a Polish interpreter. He worked in business for 40 years and in his spare time enjoyed cribbage. His wife, Frauke, a son and a daughter, and numerous cousins survive him. Joan Phillips Boes ’62, October 28, 2006, in Ft. Collins, Colo., at 66. While raising her family, she volunteered with the League of Women Voters and remained active playing tennis and riding horses. Her husband, Duane, three daughters, three sisters, and two grandchildren survive her. Robert Mandell ’65, May 25, 2006, in Littleton, Colo., at 64. He earned his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin and became an English professor at Colorado Women’s College. His wife, Karen Willis, and a son survive him. Ann Starr Williams Widmann ’65, November 17, 2006, in Freeport, Maine, at 62. A marketing and advertising entrepreneur, she published a marine book, Boating Digest, and worked for WoodenBoat magazine and Small Boat Journal. She established a dog care service called Pet Sit Pals. Her husband, Tony, a daughter and a son, her brother, David E. Williams ’63, two grandchildren, a niece, and a nephew survive her.
as missionary teachers in Nigeria from 1970 to 1987. Upon their return, she founded Westgate Christian Academy in 1995 and was its headmistress for eight years. Her husband, George Rideout Jr. ’68, four children, 14 grandchildren, two sisters, and her stepmother survive her. Deborah A. Rose ’69, September 4, 2006, in Somerville, Mass., at 59. A licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, she received her master’s in acupuncture and spearheaded lobbying efforts to make acupuncture an accessible health-care option. An avid traveler, she led trips to sacred sites in France, Sicily, and Malta. She is survived by her sister, Roberta Rose Benjamin, and two nephews, including Robert A. Benjamin ’82. Robert J. Kessler ’71, September 13, 2006, in Jamaica Plain, Mass., at 57. An elementary school teacher for more than 30 years in Andover, Mass., he earned his master’s in education from Lesley University in 1994. He loved to travel and was well known for making others laugh. His children, Kaitlin and Stephen, and his brother survive him. Gregory R. Billington ’78, October 5, 2006, in Cambridge, Mass., at 50. He worked as an account officer for MIT and was an avid golfer and runner. His parents, Priscilla Eaton ’53 and Raymond J. Billington ’54, his sister, Dianne Billington Stronach ’75, a brother, three nephews, one niece, and his partner, Sarah Winkley, survive him. Jill E. Snowman ’85, August 27, 2006, in Birmingham, Ala., at 43. She received an MSW from the University of New England and worked as a job trainer and a social worker. She was also active in her church. Her mother, Gilberte Michaud Snowman, three sisters and three brothers survive her.
Mary Weller Rideout ’69, October 15, 2006, in Wellesley, Mass., at 59. She received her bachelor’s from the University of Michigan and her master’s from Framingham State College. She and her husband served
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