IN MEMORIAM: 1960s
Henderson, NV; the following is a quote from a local business associate: “Most of the time I came in early, he was already in the front his place playing with his office pets. He worked 6 days a week, every week, and always seemed to be working before I got in at 8 am. As to his career, he retired to his small practice in Las Vegas after selling his very successful practice in Massachusetts. He partnered with other vets to form the first after hours emergency veterinarian clinic in Vegas. In addition to his home in Vegas, he had a home at an exclusive section in Lake Tahoe and enjoyed sailing (of course). But when did he take the time to enjoy it? His office was filled with pictures of his time in Vietnam. His office pets continue to run around the office looking for their daddy and sniffing his chair and other possessions. You knew he was an amazing person! David co-owned A Cat Hospital and St. Francis Animal Hospital in Las Vegas with his wife, Dr. Trish Auge (Oklahoma State ’83). Dr. Drake also served as a consultant and was involved in practice sales. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Adrienne ’90 and Devon, and a son, Remington Drake, a third-year student at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Also surviving are a sister, Susan Drake Newell of Scituate MA and a brother, Stanley Drake, and his first wife, Linda. “Good nature is one of life’s greatest gifts.”
community. She was member of Theta Alpha and the Girls Athletic Association (G.A.A.), and also played on the field hockey, badminton, softball and tennis teams. She worked at the Home For Little Wanderers before leaving on a lengthy tour of the United States with a friend and finally settling in San Rafael. She was employed as a very popular bartender at the Overflow in San Francisco for over 30 years. She endeared herself to everyone with her quick wit and vast knowledge of news and sporting events. Gail had a very kind and giving soul and was always the first to help in any and every way that she could. Gail loved her family and many friends, her naughty cats, a sunny day on the beach, radio talk shows, Willie Nelson concerts, the ponies, and she especially enjoyed having a cold one! Gail lived a full and good life. She loved, laughed, and was loved! She leaves a sister, Susan Emerson ’61 of Brockton, MA; and nephews, Paul Flathers of Bridgewater, MA, Peter Flathers of Brooklyn, NY, and Michael Flathers of Brockton, MA; in addition to many beloved friends and relatives.
James F. Keohan ’62 James F. Keohan, age 70, of Moody Heights, died at the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, MA after a long illness. He was born July 9, 1943 in Weymouth, MA, the son of Dr. John and Dorothy (Reilly) Keohan. He worked many years at IBM before working for the United States Postal Service. Jim served in the United States Army, was a member of the VFW and Commander of the American Legion Quint-Cheney Post #87 in North Berwick from 1995-2011. He was very dedicated to his post.
Gail Emerson ’62 Gail Emerson, of San Rafael, CA, beloved daughter of the late Caroline and Philip Emerson and cherished granddaughter of the late Caroline Wild MacBarron died suddenly at home. Gail was a graduate of Thayer Academy and Nasson College in Springvale, ME, where she majored in psychology. Gail was an active member of Thayer’s
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1964 Robert A. Jope ’64 Robert A. Jope, Sr., age 70, of East Freetown passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2017, at home after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family, including his devoted wife Lorelei, to whom he was married for 46 years. Raised in Randolph, Massachusetts, the
son of Robert C. and Irene Jope, Bob graduated from Thayer Academy. He was a part of the debate club, the ice hockey team, the baseball team, and the wrestling team during his time at Thayer. He served in the Vietnam War as a US Marine, attaining the rank of Corporal. After his service, he married Lorelei, his beloved high school sweetheart. He worked as a welder before starting his own welding company, which he grew into a prosperous business. He was an avid golfer, and for many years belonged to a league at Acushnet River Valley Golf Course. Bob also enjoyed fishing and playing guitar. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by two sons, Robert Jr. and his wife Linda of New Bedford and Brian and his wife Jennifer of Middleboro; three brothers, Richard and his wife Harriet of Randolph, Randy of East Freetown, and Roger of Poland, Maine; five grandchildren, Hannah Faith and Elijah Gabriel Jope of New Bedford and Charlotte Isabella, Sophia Lorelei, and Henry Nathan Jope of Middleboro; and many nieces and nephews.
1967 Gary Cook ’67 Gary succumbed to brain cancer on January 15, 2015. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1949, and graduated from Thayer Academy in 1967. At Thayer, he participated in Summer Science, Library Service, and played on the soccer and track team. Gary graduated from Dartmouth with a degree in chemistry in 1971, and went on to earn his master's degree from the University of Oregon three years later. Gary then moved to California and spent most of his life working in the area of environmental science and research. Gary was very well-read and almost impossible to beat at Trivial Pursuit. In his retirement, Gary greatly enjoyed