Class Notes 1936
1947
Rosemary Crocker Kemp reports that she is living in a nice retirement home in Meredith, New Hampshire. Her daughter is nearby and gets her out and about often. Rosemary sees her grandsons and their wives frequently, as well. She writes, “My job as class secretary lasted a long time and I enjoyed hearing from many classmates, including Louise Ireland Humphrey ’37.”
Henry Lauterstein reports, “At age 77 I’m in reasonably good health and have enjoyed my retirement, particularly time spent with friends and family (two daughters and sons-in-law plus four grandchildren). As for our beloved country, the recent election in November proved encouraging.”
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Martha Wiencke has moved to Kendal Hanover, a retirement community.
Our sympathies go to Henry Walcott, who lost his wife this past April.
1949
Stephen Wellington has been living in Pike, New Hampshire, for the last 33 years. He and his wife, in addition to having had a very full married life of 60 years, have five children and eight grandchildren.
1940
Cynthia Wright Lasserre DeVezeron writes that she was delighted by two class gettogethers in 2006. The first was a mini reunion in Switzerland with Coleman Norris, June and Jack Robinson, Micheline and Bernard Florin, Shirley and Dave Jenkins, Peter Runton
and Linda Squires. The second gathering was a weekend in Maine with Lele Hall in August. Cynthia writes, “I extend the invitation to classmates wanting to come to Provence. I have a large house and unlimited rosé wine!”
1954 Liz Biddle Barrett writes, “Our little house in Dover and nearby family and friends are a continuing joy. Our lovely sun-drenched acre is surrounded by the woods, walls and an active bridle path on one side. Rud and I delight in planting trees and shrubs to feed and shelter birds. Yardwork, horticulture and tennis keep us limber. We’ve lost our beloved Oratorio Society of New York, but have resumed piano and cello, a fine substitute.”
the CSC Rink at Trinity College (pictured). The Williams Hockey Center is named for Ben’s brother, Albert “Bert” C. Williams ’60, who died in a car accident while a student at Trinity. Here at Milton, the Williams Family Squash Courts honor the life of Bert’s and Ben’s other brother, Ralph B. Williams III ’51. Four generations of this athletic family have made their mark in Milton record books and can boast three Robert Saltonstall Medal winners: Bert Williams ’60, Ben “Banjo” Williams ’78, and David “Tiger” Williams ’80.
1955 Paul Robinson reports that he had a good visit in December with Whip Filoon, Bob Crook and Al Scullin.
On November 18, 2006, Ben Williams dropped the ceremonial first puck onto the ice in the new Williams Hockey Center at
Mary Bottomly writes, “I’m pleased to say I’m living down by the creek at the same address. I have much interaction with my children and grandchildren—it’s wonderful! I’m fortunate to have a large backyard and a vegetable garden to complete the scene.”
1945 Philip Dickson writes, “After standing our ground and fighting two hurricane seasons in Vero Beach, Florida, we finally moved back to Bethesda, Maryland. We have decided Florida is for visiting, not owning.” Phil reports that he had three stents inserted in February and is slowing down, but that his wife, Suzzi, is very active, as always.
Ben Williams ’54 drops the ceremonial first puck onto the ice in the new Williams Hockey Center at Trinity College.
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