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’36 Margaret (Peggy) Lovering Parker of Needham, Mass., died on February 3, 2015. She was 96. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Harry D. and Margaret Rockwell Lovering. She attended Summit School and then went on to the University of Minnesota, where she belonged to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She was a member of the Altar Guild at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and a Sustainer of the Wellesley Garden Study Group. Mrs. Parker is predeceased by her loving husband, Arthur Seymour Parker, M.D., with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. She is survived by four children, Anne Stommes and her husband, Leon, Stephen Parker and his wife, Linda, David Parker and his wife, Karen, and James Parker; five grandchildren, Benjamin Parker and his wife, Tracey, Stacey Parker, Andrew Parker, Madeline Parker and Katharine Parker; and four great grandchildren, Logan, Mason, Braden and Brooklyn Parker. Her sister, Anne Elsinger ’42 of North Oaks, also survives her.
’38 Janet Simons Stephens of Edina, Minn., passed away on June 16, 2009, at the age of 89. She was born on August 28, 1919, in St. Paul and was a 1938 graduate of Summit School. She later attended the University of Minnesota where she belonged to the Alpha Phi sorority.
Janet was united in marriage to the love of her life Winfield Stephens Jr., on September 19, 1939. The two were members of the Minikahda and Edina Country Club. They loved to travel and wintered in Florida and Mazatlan, Mexico. Janet had a fun-loving spirit and a great sense of humor right up till the end. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Winfield; parents, Emogene and Harry Simons; brother, Jim Simons; daughter, Bonnie Rock; son-in-law, John Rock; and best friend, Joyce Price. She is survived by daughters, Pamela (Pete), Stephanie (Bob), Kristine (Bill), and Janney (Rick); son, Winfield (Nancy); 9 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren; sister, Peggy Schilling ’43 (Hugh ’43); and many nieces and nephews.
’42 Alice Hubbard Liptak passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2015. Alice was a graduate of Summit School and was a wonderful, loving person who was always ready to lend a helping hand. She was also a true lover of animals. Alice is survived by her son, Michael; brother, Stanley; as well as nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Rochford; father, Stanley; brother, Richard; husband, Michael; and Molly. She will be missed by many.
’43 Richmond “Dick” Warner Jr. of Wellesley, Mass., passed away in his sleep on December 14, 2015, two days after his 90th birthday. Mr. Warner was born in 1925, the only son of Richmond P. and Winifred (Holbert) Warner of St. Paul, Minn. Following his graduation from St. Paul Academy, Dick enlisted in the Army Air Corps, and was in the course of his training when WWII came to an end. He later earned his B.A. from Connecticut’s Trinity College in 1950 and then began working for American Hoist and Derrick in St. Paul. Dick met his future wife, Patricia Peck of Douglaston, NY (Mount Holyoke, ’48), while they were both in college. They were engaged in Alta, Utah before marrying June 4, 1955. By 1961 Dick and Patricia had settled in Wellesley where, three years later, Dick acquired Child Life Play Specialties, Inc. His lifelong passion for woodworking prompted his purchase of the company, which was well known at the time for manufacturing the then-ubiquitous green wooden swing sets. As owner and president of Child Life, he expanded the product line, designed the popular Space Trolley, and grew the company from a one-man operation in a garage to a factory with more than 40 employees at the time of his retirement in 1989. Dick and his cherished wife, Pat, became dedicated advocates of the American
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contemporary crafts movement, producing work in a variety of media including, wood, glass, ceramics, fiber, and metal. The Warners were active members of their local arts community and counted many artists as friends and frequent visitors to their Wellesley home. Dick fostered a love of nature that was irresistible and infectious. In addition to skiing at Alta, across New England, and his extensive travels with his wife, he also hiked and climbed throughout the White Mountains and Baxter State Park. He was a member of the 4000 Footer Club and a founding member of the “Men of Caliber.” He remained an enthusiastic trekker and boatman in the Grand Canyon well into his 80’s. Mr. Warner is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter Anne Costello (Patirck) of Auburndale; son Chuck Warner (Sally Cragin); and four grandchildren: Jillian and Amelia Costello, and Christopher and Jet Warner. His family is grateful to the entire staff of Epoch of Weston for their attentiveness and care throughout 2015. Malcolm Cammack passed away at the Cammack Family Farm on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Malcolm’s passing came just six days shy of his 91st birthday. Never one to want a fuss made over him, it was his wish that his obituary read: “He died and a service was held yesterday.” He is survived by his bride of 66 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Bancroft Cammack ’47, his children and their spouses:
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