Thayer graduating from Montana State University in Agricultural Education. Always a lover of horses, Mike chose a career involving horses in an agricultural setting and was employed as a ranch manager in the Crazy Mountains. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy (Culver) Beebe and son Fergus; his parents Kay and Bill; his loyal brother Christopher and his family, and many other family members and friends. Sarah Jo Maloney ’79 passed away August 7, 2012, in Melbourne, FL, due to complications from pancreatitis. After Thayer she attended Quincy Jr. College and worked for years in the hospitality industry. Sarah is survived by her mother Susan Walsh Bradbury ’54. Remaining as well is her brother, Matthew M. Bradbury; and sister, Alice Bradbury Chisholm ’87 and her husband Jamie Chisholm ’87. She is survived also by her niece, Emma; nephews, Matt Chisholm ’15 and Tristin; as well as her beloved cousins Paula Haley-Koziol ’72 and Beth. Craig C. Tomlinson ’81, son of John and Barbara Craig of Williamstown, passed away January 4, 2012, after a six-month struggle with leukemia. After graduating from Thayer, he received a BA degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, and an MBA degree from Bentley College. Tom trained as an artist and remained interested in the studio arts while pursuing other business interests, most recently as owner of Craig’s Canine Estates. He leaves his wife of 15 years, Deshna Cindrabumi, whom he met while working in Tokyo; an eleven-year-old daughter; his sister Sally, and many other family members. He was predeceased by his brother, Charlie, in 1989. Francis “Frank” Collins Jr. ’84 of Plymouth died unexpectedly on March 25, 2012 at the age of 46. He is survived by his parents Frank and Charlotte (Ross) Collins, his brother Thomas ’84, sisters
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Sarah ’85 and Megan Collins-Dempster ’89 and their families. Frank enjoyed gardening though his passion was fishing which he made his career as a commercial fisherman. John Peter “JP” Maheras ’85 passed suddenly February 15, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Eden and devoted father of Max. He is survived by his mother, sister, and brother, Gregory ’81 and other family members.
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ALMA MATER HYMN By Lillian Sleeper Lane
We rise, Alma Mater, in homage to thee,
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Once again our love to proclaim; For e’er in our hearts in indelible lines Graven deep stands thy honored name. Thou has lighted the torch, and thy standard giv’n O may we henceforth ever be As steadfast as thou on the side of the truth!
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We pledge our devotion; we’ll measure our lives, Alma Mater, by thy standards sure. That honor may bless both thy children and thee, And thy name through the years endure. Thy tower rises high with its clear-toned bell; in mem’ry ’twill ever be A beacon that pointed the way for our youth. Dear Thayer, here’s our love to thee!
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