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In Memoriam
a summer baseball league and worked at First National. He remained in touch with classmates and supported the school throughout his life, including as a member of Roxbury Latin’s Thomas Bell Society.
George Blair Clark ’51 died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, Illinois, at the age of 87. He was born on May 22, 1932, in Boston, the son of George Blair Clark, Sr. and Zelda Benn Clark. Blair grew up in Roslindale and attended the Longfellow School prior to gaining admission to Roxbury Latin. The Yearbook staff called Blair “one of the most popular and respected boys in the class.” His classmates praised him for being “industrious” and “thorough.” In addition to participating in varsity football, track, and hockey, Blair was a tremendous baseball player. His classmates remembered him frequently practicing on the baseball diamond long after all his teammates had finished. He was an inspiration to other boys “not just because of his ability, but also because of his drive, spirit, and sportsmanship.” He also sang in the Glee Club. Outside of school, Blair occupied his time bowling, bird hunting, and summering in Osterville on Cape Cod, where he participated in
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After graduating from Roxbury Latin, Blair attended Harvard University. He graduated in 1955 and subsequently served in the United States Army. Blair earned his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1957. Blair then moved to Chicago to accept a position with Rand McNally in textbook sales to universities. Blair married Rhoda Alice Hertzberg on August 19, 1961, in Barrington. In 1962, Lawrence Hertzberg offered him a position at Hertzberg New-Method Book Bindery located in Jacksonville, IL. The company was launching a new division of reinforced paperback books that would become known as Perma-Bound Books. Blair and Rhoda moved to Jacksonville and made it their home. In 1976, Blair joined AG Edwards & Sons. With a lifetime interest in finance and investing, he developed a successful investment advisory practice at their Jacksonville office. He retired in 2000 and continued his active interest in private investing for the remainder of his life.
Blair’s life was filled with diverse interests. In 1966, he was invited to join Jacksonville’s oldest men’s literary society, The Club. He delighted in researching various literary topics and reviewing books for his yearly presentation. He was an avid bridge player, an excellent tennis player, enjoyed reading and reciting Shakespeare, and loved spending time with his hunting dogs. He had a passion for jazz and classical music, theater productions, fine art, and investing. The Clarks also enjoyed entertaining and traveling the world. On the occasion of his 45th reunion in 1996, Blair recalled: “RLS has a way of inspiring students. Years ago, on a history test, Gerhard Rehder asked us to identify the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. I failed to do so, but you can tell him I plan to redeem myself by visiting their 15th century castle on the Island of Rhodes [this spring].” His family and friends alike will remember him always for his delightful wit and great humor.
John Reardon Barry, Jr. ’54 died on November 8, 2019, at the age of 83. He was a resident of Maryland at the time of his passing. John was born on October 28, 1936 to Dr. John Reardon Barry and Ruth Keleher. He grew up in West Roxbury and attended the Richard Olney School prior to gaining admission to Roxbury Latin.
In his college letter, Headmaster Weed called Barry a young man of “the highest type in character, manner, and integrity.” In his senior year, the faculty praised Jack for his deportment, attention, fidelity, and neatness. He was a particularly accomplished student of Ancient Greek. Outside of the classroom, Jack played football, sang in the Glee Club, worked on The Tripod, and helped with the stage crew for the play. He also participated in Boy Scouts outside of school.
John attended the College of the Holy Cross after Roxbury Latin, where he completed his undergraduate degree in Physics in 1958. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1958 and served as an officer until 1962. In 1961 he married Patricia Ann McGuire. John began working at Johns Hopkins University as a physicist in 1963. He enrolled in graduate school work in 1965 and continued working at the University as a research assistant. In 1971, John resumed work as a physicist and principal of staff at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Beginning in 1982, John served as supervisor to Special Studies in the Naval Warfare Analysis Department, focusing on long-range planning and technical studies for the navy.
John was the beloved husband of Patricia McGuire Barry; devoted father of Christopher Gordon Barry and John William Barry (Jennifer); loving grandfather to three grandchildren; he was the dear brother of Philip Lane Barry, M.D. (Wini), member of the RL Class of 1960; also survived by many loving family and friends. Louis Larrey ’57 was born June 12, 1939. He died peacefully on November 7, 2019, at the age of 80. He had lived in Falmouth for 46 years. Lou was the son of Louis Sr. and Rose (Therauf) Larrey. He grew up in Westwood and attended the Pond Plains School prior to gaining admission to Roxbury Latin. Lou was broadly involved in the life of the school as a student. He sang in the Glee Club, performed in the school play, wrote for The Tripod, served on the Dance Committee, wrestled, and played tennis. During the summers he volunteered as a Sunday School teacher and participated in a youth fellowship program. Headmaster Weed called Lou “an exceptionally pleasant and willing boy—thoroughly reliable, hardworking, and fair-minded. He is always on hand when there is work to be done—and the last to leave.” This commitment to the greater good continued long beyond Roxbury Latin.
1962. He began his career in 1962 as an English teacher at New London High School in Connecticut. In 1965, he went on to teach at Lexington High School in Massachusetts. In 1969, he moved his family to Portland, Oregon, to take part in the opening of a new innovative high school. The following year, he enrolled at Stanford University School of Education as a graduate student, where he trained secondary educators. In 1973, he and his family moved to Falmouth, where he was one of the house administrators in the new Falmouth High School. In 1992, he became head of the English department. He retired in 1996 and became very involved with community service. He was part of the founding team that developed the VIPS Program. He also assisted in establishing Neighborhood Falmouth, an organization that helps members live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. Lou served on several community boards over the years. Lou was an especially proud graduate of Roxbury Latin. He remained in close contact with the school throughout his entire life.
Lou enjoyed singing with local choruses, boating, gardening, traveling, reading, and spending time with family. Lou is survived by his wife of 60 years, Camilla; son Marc, daughter Melissa, and four grandchildren.
After graduating from Roxbury Latin, Lou attended Wesleyan University. He graduated in 1961. He remained at Wesleyan for a fifth year, and earned his Master’s in the Art of Teaching in Paul Beatty ’52 died on January 5, 2020, at the age of 85. He is survived by his beloved wife and three daughters. A full-length obituary will appear in our Spring 2020 Newsletter. //
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