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In Memoriam We are saddened to learn of the passing of Nancy Isaacs ’46. Our condolences to the family and friends of Nancy. CSW sends its condolences to the family and friends on the passing of alumna Brita Skelding ’49. Brita passed away in August 2013. We send our condolences to the Orrell and Elliston family on the death of Stanley Orrell. Stanley was the husband of Penny Elliston ’54, and the father of Lelia Orrell Elliston ’80. A memorial service had been planned this spring. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the New Mexico branch of the ACLU (P.O. Box 566, Albuquerque, NM 87103). Kathy Notkin ’55 passed away on September 20, 2013. Treasured wife of Ronald Notkin for 50 years. Dearest mother of Lenore Notkin (Anthony Panagakos) and Alison Notkin (Solon McDade). Dear sister of Robert Cohen, and sister-in-law of the late Carl Notkin. Cherished Granny of Noah Panagakos; Isla, and Hazel McDade. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation.
CSW mourns the loss of Dr. Ophelia Smith ’64. Smith, who had served as Vice President at Women In Need, passed away on November 14 after a brief illness. Ophelia led WIN’s program services, for over 17 years she worked to help women and their families achieve independence and more fulfilling lives. “Dr. Smith has also touched each of us at WIN through innovative programming such as HIV Education and Screening; The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Clinic; Education and Employment Readiness; Domestic Violence Screening and Services; Supportive Housing; STEPS; Kid Sista; and the opening of seven WIN Family shelters and one Women’s shelter,” said WIN CEO Bonnie Stone. “She has helped well over 100,000 clients during her tenure at WIN. Dr. Ophelia Smith was a tireless advocate on behalf of our clients and our staff. We will miss
Ophelia dearly—although her legacy at WIN will live on.” Condolences may be sent to her family c/o WIN, 115 W. 31st Street, New York, NY 10001. Margo Clark Potheau ’66 of Sherborn died among friends and family on October 31, 2013, of metastatic melanoma. She is survived by her son, Charlie Potheau, of Homer, Alaska, and daughter, Danielle Potheau, of San Diego, CA. Margo was a talented horsewoman in her youth in El Paso, Texas, winning numerous blue ribbons for dressage and jumping. She attended Reed College, and graduated from Boston University. She was an avid sports fan who relished every Patriots win, and loved seeing the Red Sox win the World Series once again. Margo will forever be remembered as a strong woman with a gentle spirit, who loved to laugh. A short version of Margo’s obituary already appeared in The Boston Globe. Donations in her memory may be made to Melanoma Foundation of New England, 111 Old Road to 9 Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742.
CSW sends its deepest condolences to the family of Judith Feldman ’71, who died of injuries sustained in a car accident in December 2013. She was a writer and investigative journalist, who had written for CBS MoneyWatch, Consumer Reports, Money Magazine, iScienceTimes.com, TheStreet.com, ESPN, and many other publications and media outlets. Judith lived in New York City with her husband William Polyn. The Feldman family has been an integral supporter of CSW for the past four decades. Judith is the sister of the late Michael H. Feldman ’67, in whose memory CSW hosts its annual Social Justice Day to celebrate and raise awareness for social justice issues. The Feldman family has endowed the annual Michael H. Feldman Social Justice Day at CSW for the past 38 years.
Our condolences to the family and friends of Charles Alberts ’73, who died March 28 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Barbara, his sons Victor and Nick, his mother Beverly and sisters Lynn and Laurie, and other family. Charles attended Hampshire College after graduating from CSW and had a long career as a software engineer. Charlie’s passions included flying planes, skiing, boating, and music. Charlie will be most remembered for his gentle and caring soul and the great love he had for his family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Charles Alberts to the UMass Medicine Development Office – Neurology Department (333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545) or the Rose Monahan Hospice Home (10 Judith Road, Worcester, MA 01602). CSW learned of the unexpected death of Sarah Pelletier ’03, who died just days before her 29th birthday. She leaves behind two young children. We send our deepest condolences to Sarah’s family. Her father writes: “She was so animated about planning her 29th birthday, so that her two children Alessandro (5) and Esme (3) could understand that mommies had birthdays too. I invite all of you to mail a simple birthday card to her home at: Sarah Pelletier, 12 Crombie Street, Salem, MA 01970. They will be collected and saved for her children, so that when they are a little older they can read them. Birthdays are important events to children. I hope we can all make Sarah’s birthday one they will always remember in a positive way, despite the circumstances. Thank you, David Pelletier.” CSW extends sincere condolences to Shari Quashie ’12 on the loss of her grandmother Margaret Stiell, who passed away June 28, 2013 at the age of 96 years.