in memoriam
He was a pioneer in the field of bio-medical engineering. He worked with many renowned surgeons, including cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Selwyn McCabe on the internal mechanics of the first artificial heart. He worked for MB Claff & Sons in Randolph, MA, American Optical of Boston, Cardiovascular Instrument Corp. of Wakefield, MA, and in 1995, he retired from Design Technology in Burlington, MA. He lived in Massachusetts and Auckland, New Zealand before moving to New Hampton, NH in 1993. Carl was a former member of the Christian Medical Society and a former deacon at Pilgrim Church in Duxbury. Known for his deep appreciation of all things in nature, Carl would teach anyone who would listen about the birds and wildlife that surrounded him on his side of Burleigh Mountain, and he often said that he lived a blessed life. He leaves behind his children Deborah Starr, Lisa Betteridge, and Dwain Moeller; and eight grandchildren; Carl also leaves his former wife, Janice (Dahlbom) Moeller-Lambert ’53, with whom he maintained a close friendship over the years; his beloved sisters: Frances Borden, Dorothy Kidder, and Janet Westover Rose; his sister-in-law, Jane (Dahlbom) Westfall ’58; as well as many nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly. He was predeceased by his beloved grandson, Erik Bottenus, age 14, in 1984.
Jane Turner Machain ’51 of Gilford, NH, died on March 15, 2013, at the age of 79. Jane was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Pembroke, Mass. At Thayer, she was a member of Theta Alpha, the play committee, the glee club, the basketball team, the tennis team, and participated in archery. Her yearbook quote: She has a pleasant way / Of being sweet yet very gay.
Junior College (now ColbySawyer College). She later worked at Mass. General Hospital as a hematology technician. Jane loved nature and was a skilled gardener. She particularly enjoyed summers spent at the family’s cottage on Ossipee Lake in Freedom, NH. In later years, she assisted her husband as office manager for a home-based insurance agency. Jane is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Andre D. Machain; her brother James Turner ’54; her daughters Marthe C. Kelly and Kimberley L. Castelot; her son Robert D. Machain; and four granddaughters. She was predeceased by her son Nathaniel Turner Machain.
Lee Weller ’51 of Brewster, MA passed away on October 23, 2012, at the age of 79. Lee was born in Akron, Ohio, and grew up in Lake Bluff, Illinois. He graduated from Wesleyan University in 1955, and earned a graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. At Thayer, he played on the football and basketball teams. His yearbook quote: Wise is the lad who knows when and how to talk. He served in the U.S. Army, based in Washington D.C., from 1956-1958. Lee worked as an architect, a land-use planner and later with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of New England. He referred to himself as an amateur naturalist because he loved the outdoors, where he was always walking, listening, observing, and bird watching. He is survived by his three children: Eric, Jana, and Karen; four grandchildren; his sister Joyce; and his ex-wife Nancy, whom he considered his best friend.
After graduating from Thayer, Jane went on to attend Colby
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THAYER IN MEMORIAM
James
Bennett ’52 of Gladwyne, PA passed away on May 21, 2013 at the age of 77.
In 1952, James graduated from Thayer Academy where, according to the yearbook, he was: A star at everything he undertakes / High on the list with us he rates. He was an honor roll student, class president for three years, Class Day chairman one year, and a member of the student council (one year as vice president). James also served on the yearbook staff and the dance committee; he was a member of the Hi-Y club, the glee club, the football team (one year as captain), the basketball team, and the baseball team. James was the beloved husband of Margaret (Margo) Tryon Bennett; the loving father of two sons, James, Jr., and Douglas Bennett; and one daughter, Karin Bennett Micheletti; He was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers - retired Cmdr. Peter C. Bennett and Claude H. Bennett III - and one sister, Peggy Bennett Wenzel.
Bradford Warren ’53 passed away on October 12, 2013. After graduating from Thayer and the Rochester Institute of Technology, Brad founded WarrenImpact! – a company that became known as an early innovator in print and graphics. He was a former member of the National Guard, an avid yachtsman, and a longtime member of the Scituate Harbor Yacht Club. At Thayer, Brad was a member of the yearbook staff, the camera club, the glee club, and the football team. His yearbook quote: Pleased with the dangers when the waves went high / He sought the storm. Brad is survived by his wife of 54 years, Suzanne Stell Warren; a daughter Kimberly Warren Cenkl; and a son Bradford B. Warren, Jr. He was fondly known as Charlie to his two treasured grandchildren Melissa and Mitch Warren.
Nancy Lee Hayden MacKay ’54 Gerard Kenneally ’53
died on October 28, 2011, at age 77. Originally from Dorchester, MA, Gerard lived in Canton with his wife Elaine for 39 years. He was the father of Margaret Kenneally O’Neil, Timothy Kenneally, Terence Kenneally, Erin Kenneally King, and Eileen Kenneally Sharkey. He was the brother of Carol Kenneally Carver, Virginia Kenneally Dunn, Maureen Kenneally Ryan, and the late George (Gigi) Kenneally.
of Weymouth, MA and Hood River, OR, died on October 12, 2013, after a brief illness. Nancy was known as a social person and a talented seamstress. At Thayer she served on the play committee, and Theta Alpha; she was a member of the art club, the chapel choir, the glee club, the Girls’ Athletic Association, and she played badminton. Her yearbook quote: A friendly smile in a friendly way. She is survived by her daughter Susan MacKay, her son Peter MacKay, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.