alumni et alumnae for the Newington Children’s Hospital and stayed on to be their construction supervisor for the Hartford County building contractors. Some of his projects included the West Hartford Fellowship Housing Phase II, the Simsbury Medical Center, the Army Reserve Center in East Windsor, Bradley Field Terminal (Delta and American Airlines), Church Street Garage, Hartford Railroad Station and the UCONN Law School. He was a lifetime member of the Simsbury Fire Department and retired as a captain of the Firetown Station with over thirty years of service. Mr. Duschaneck was also a member of the American Legion Post 84, as well as a long time member of the Simsbury Coon Club, having been past president. He was also honored as a Simsbury Home Town Hero. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. Mr. Duschaneck is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Norma A. Duffany Duschaneck; three daughters, Diane Elizabeth Conwell, Jennifer D. Prince and Sarah V. Eglof; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
★ Chester R. Knowles Jr. died on July 29, 2012, in Scarborough. He was born in Portland in 1921, to Chester and Marguerite Libby Knowles. Before graduating, Mr. Knowles enlisted in the Army Air Force and served in England with the 91st Bomb Group as an aerial gunner. He completed seven missions over Germany and was shot down on his eighth mission. He was a prisoner of war for 13 months. After a forced march of 400 miles, he was liberated at the Elbe River near Halle, Germany on April 26, 1945. He arrived in the US in May 1945 and was sent to Rutland Heights, Mass., Army Hospital for one year before being discharged. Mr. Knowles was a decorated WWII veteran and POW. After the war he was employed in regional sales working for both the Boyd Corporation and Longcraft Inc. In 1949, he married his longtime childhood friend, Dorothy DuPont. They built their home in Falmouth where they raised their three children. Together the family enjoyed skiing, boating, camping and trips around New England. Mr. Knowles retired in 1987. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed his vegetable garden. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and was best known for his sense of humor. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy; daughters Michele and Karen; a son Jonathan; a sister, Nancy Moore; five grandchildren,; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Barbara Merrill.
1947
★ Edward “Ted” Taber McFarlin of Rowayton, Connecticut, died June 20. He was born in Winchester, Massachusetts, in 1925, to Edward Taber and Margaret Haigh McFarlin. A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. McFarlin served during World War II and the Korean War. He worked in sales and marketing and was employed by Fraser Paper Company. He attended Burdett College in Boston. Mr. McFarlin was an avid golfer. When he retired to New Hampshire, he spent most of his time playing golf at the Lake Sunapee Golf Club in New London. He also loved living near the water in Pine Point, Rowayton.
Mr. McFarlin is survived by his wife, Diana Crabtree McFarlin; two sons, Edward Taber McFarlin III ’78 and Alan Hall McFarlin; and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Ross McFarlin.
1949
★ Rodney M. Tolman, Jr. died on May 27, 2012. Mr. Tolman attended the University of Bridgeport before joining the Air Force in the Korean War. He retired from Norelco division of Phillips Business systems where he worked in sales. He and his wife enjoyed their retirement together, cruising Cape Cod and the Islands by summer and playing golf in Naples, Florida, during the winter months. He was a member of Sharon Country Club for over 45 years where he enjoyed playing golf and cards. Mr. Tolman is survived by his wife Nancy Thayer Tolman; his brother, Michael Tolman; his son Michael Tolman; daughters Susan Kamel, Melissa Walker and Pamela Vasques; and ten grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Peter Tolman.
1951
John A Rocray died at home on August 18, 2012. Mr. Rocray is survived by his daughter Polly K. Rocray; his former wife Barbara S. Rocray; brothers Samuel E. Rocray and Peter E. Lindvall; sister-in-law Bertha Rocray; and stepsister Jean L. O’Rourke. He is also survived by cousins and many nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College and Cornell University Law School. Mr. Bragg joined the Brattleboro Law firm of Fitts and Olsen upon graduating from law school in 1957. During his distinguished 55 year career as a Brattleboro attorney he was States Attorney for Windham County for 12 years and had his own law firm. Due to ill health, he closed his law practice in 2012. Mr. Bragg was a long time member of the Vermont Bar Association. He was dedicated to his profession and greatly valued his interactions and discussions with his colleagues. He especially enjoyed his work and the warm friendship and support of the Brattleboro Thai Community. He was also known for his love of Shakespeare, the theater, music and the opera.
1963
E. Robert Kinney died suddenly on March 19, 2011. His family writes, “He spoke often and fondly of his years at Hebron. Many of his instructors and coaches had a profound impact on his life, but none so much as Claude Allen.” Mr. Kinney is survived by Sally, his wife of 43 years; three children, Samantha, Mari and Bob III; and four grandchildren.
1967
Jonathan V. Bragg died February 1, 2012. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1948, a son of Volney C. and June Scarborough Bragg. He majored in history at the University of New Hampshire, and later studied international business at George-
town University and finance at Bentley University. Mr. Bragg had been a managing partner at Corporate Recovery Group, LLC. He spent much of his career as a financial consultant focusing on assisting distressed companies. He is survived by his wife, Margaret M. McMahon Bragg; a son, Jesse S. Bragg; a daughter, Jocelyn M. Brough; two brothers, Jeffrey S. Bragg and Christopher S. Bragg; and a sister, Judith D. Hayden. Mr. Bragg loved the ocean and enjoyed spending time at his home in York, Maine, but his true passion was his family.
1964
★ Robert “Bob” Arthur Cushman died on August 8, 2012, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts in 1945, son of Otis and Elizabeth (Lindquist) Cushman. Mr. Cushman attended Northeastern University before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. After his honorable military discharge, he received his bachelor of science degree from New Hampshire College. He worked as a risk management specialist for IRM, Peerless and several other insurance companies. Most recently, he was the building inspector for the town of Greenland. Mr. Cushman was active in the town of Stratham. He was a lifetime member of the Stratham Volunteer Fire Department and held several officer positions, including fire chief. He was also a fire warden, having the duty of handling numerous burn permit requests. He also served on the town Master Plan Committee and was a current cemetery trustee, and was formerly active as a volunteer of the Stratham Fair. His greatest joy came from his six grandchildren. He also enjoyed mowing the lawn, chopping wood and being outdoors. Mr. Cushman is survived by his loving wife, Lucy Hutton Cushman; daughter Cristine Topping; stepson Jeremy Smith; stepdaughter Sarah Metzler; six grandchildren; brothers James Cushman and David Cushman; and several nieces and nephews.
1977
J. Timothy Cuesta died May 21, 2012, at his residence as result of an accident. He was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to Joseph Elias Cuesta and Helen E. Sweeney Cuesta, with whom he last resided. He was a member of Immaculate Conception RC Church in Douglassville, PA. He attended the Hill School and Hebron Academy. He was a graduate of the Malvern Prep Class of 1977 and attended Kutztown University. Surviving in addition to his mother are: three brothers: J. Christopher Cuesta, Charles Cuesta ’75, and Jeffery Cuesta; and eight nieces and nephews.
1981
Sallyann Bailey Hunter died suddenly at her home in Johns Creek, Georgia, on June 26, 2012. She was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, and is survived by her father Jonathan, her husband Paul and her children Megan, Samantha, Ben and Anna. She was a dedicated mother and homemaker who will be missed by all.
1992
Steve Carlesi passed away on July 11, 2012. He was born in 1974, a son of Thomas Stephen Carlesi and Alice Jacobs Carlesi. He graduated from Boston University with a degree in communications and broadcasting. Mr. Carlesi was employed for 12 years with the Opie and Anthony Radio Show. His last five years there, he was both program director and executive producer. He was also the executive producer of the Danny Bonaduce Show in Philadelphia and most recently, was employed as the production director and on-air talent for Rock 107, Scranton. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Elisabeth Carlesi. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, the former, Mary Jo (M.J.) Kovaleski; son, Xander Haras Mikina Carlesi; stepdaughter, Aubrey Wilpiszewski. Jack Vo died in Honolulu on May 10, 2012. He was born in Bien Hoa, Vietnam. He is survived by mother Julie T.T.; brothers Nhut Ngo, Quang Ngo and Adam Vo; and sisters Jocelyn Vo, Jacquie Vo ’89 and Jennifer Ungacta.
Former Faculty and Staff
★ Robert A. Huff passed away on March 13, 2012, in Geneva, New York. Robert was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, and resided in Geneva for many years. He was the son of Arthur and Eunice Blanchette Huff. Professor Huff received his bachelor’s degree from Boston University, his master’s degree from Tufts University and his doctorate from University of Rochester. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War and retired with the rank of Lt. JG. Prior to moving to Geneva he taught at Hebron Academy in Maine. Professor Huff was a professor of history from 19621992 at Hobart and William Smith College. He was a member and past president of the Geneva Historical Society, a member of Geneva Country Club, Seneca Yacht Club and the Finger Lakes Forum. He is survived by his wife, Jane B. Donegan; his son, Alec Huff; his daughter, Anna Heck; two stepchildren, Jennifer Donegan and Stuart Donegan; and seven grandchildren. Madeline Cushman Stuckey died peacefully at home in Castine on March 21, 2012, surrounded by family. She was born in Winchester, Massachusetts, in 1920, the daughter of Madeline Porter and Norman Locke Cushman. She was educated at May School, Ogontz School, and Smith College. Her summers were spent in Rye Beach, New Hampshire. In 1943 she married Daniel Kemp Stuckey II, and they began a 50 year odyssey that took them to Hebron Academy, to St. Paul’s School, to Bowdoin College, to Phillips Exeter Academy, and finally into retirement in Naples, Florida, and Castine. Mrs. Stuckey was predeceased by her beloved brothers, Gardner and Robert Cushman, and, in 1993, by her husband. Since then she spent time in Naples, Castine, and RiverWoods in Exeter, enjoying her family and friends. She is survived by her three sons, Peter, John and Mark and their families; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
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