In Memoriam

by Liz Ruffa, Advancement Director

Merck Forest learned this week that our wonderful friend and supporter Bob McCafferty passed away on September 21. Our hearts are filled with shock and sadness and our condolences extend to his wide circle of family and friends. We all were better for having known Bob.

After careers in the ski industry and commercial real estate, Bob and his beloved wife Nancy (whom he met in 4th grade) moved to Dorset in 1980, settling in Dorset Hollow. It was hard not to be captivated by Bob’s broad smile and infectious charm. His community leadership crossed from tennis and paddle courts to the boardroom, where his sharp mind and ability to read people served many area nonprofit organizations, including, luckily, ours.

Bob served on MFFC’s Board of Trustees from 20052009, and more recently was a staunch and hard working member of MFFC’s newly formed Advancement Committee. He introduced loads of new people to Merck Forest and was instrumental in helping to steward the design and construction of our Thoreau Cabin. He especially loved to summit Mount Antone, which was his local Alp.

We will miss our ambassador and advocate dearly, pictured here with Nancy. Godspeed good friend.