Bayview Medical Center) for many years. He was also clinical associate professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and became chief of orthopedics at St. Agnes Hospital. After retiring, Jack was a consultant to several agencies of the federal government and volunteered with Health Volunteers Overseas. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley, his son John, and his daughter Sheila Hughes. He was predeceased by his brother James N. Tansey ’42. Alan S. Montague ’40 Alan Montague died on July 23, 2009. After Williston Academy, he joined the Army while attending The Citadel military college in Charleston, SC, and served in France during World War II. He successfully ran as a writein candidate for mayor of his hometown, North Bend, OH. After working engineering jobs at Seagram Distilleries and Portland Cement, he joined Hamilton County as sanitary engineer, became assistant county administrator, and retired as director of public works. Alan was active at St. Luke Episcopal Church and sang in the Sons of Dixie Barbershop Chorus. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha; his son Alan; his daughter Nancy Greer; his sister Mary Elizabeth Russell; two grandsons; and two step-grandsons. Maury Tuckerman “Tuck” Stadler ’40 Tuck Stadler died on July 10, 2009. After Williston Academy, he served in the First Beach Battalion of the Navy during World War II. He graduated from Yale University and had a successful career as a journalist, reporter, and news director. He worked for Stars and Stripes, The Kansas City Star, television stations in Oklahoma, and WINS in New York City. He published articles in The New York Times, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and other venues. Among his career highlights were interviews with Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, President Kennedy, and President Truman. Tuck is survived by his wife, Evalyn; his children Priscilla, Frances, and Gustavus; his grandson Christophe; his brother John; and his sister Joan Martin. He was predeceased by his brothers Henry, David, and Eliot. Priscilla “Peggy” Storer Hornberger ’41 Peggy Hornberger died on September 4, 2009. After Northampton School for Girls, she graduated from Wellesley College. She was an accomplished artist, specializing in oil painting. She loved wildlife, nature, and gardening and was an avid golfer. She also volunteered at libraries in the Bremen, ME, area.
Peggy is survived by her children William, Karen Hutchins, James, and Anne Cannon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband H. Richard. James H. Lord ’41 James Lord died on August 23, 2009. After Williston Academy, he attended Wesleyan University and worked in France as a translator for the Military Intelligence Service. He spent most of his life in Paris and became what The New York Times described as “a kind of Boswell to the artistic and social elite.” In three memoirs, he wrote portraits of Gertrude Stein, Jean Cocteau, Balthus, Peggy Guggenheim, and others. He also wrote essential works on Alberto Giacometti and a memoir about Picasso. His fourth memoir, My Queer War, will be released in April 2010. James is survived by his adopted son Gilles Roy-Lord. John Roger Evans ’44 Roger Evans died on July 23, 2009. After Williston Academy, he attended Oberlin College and Case Western Reserve Medical School. He worked in general surgery practice for 39 years. In retirement, he helped build a bike trail, worked with Habitat for Humanity, and volunteered at an elementary school. He was an avid outdoorsman, once commenting, “The forest is my cathedral.” Roger is survived by his wife, Randi; his children Jody, Timothy, Peter, and Nancy; and six grandchildren. Donald M. Lowe ’46 Donald Lowe died on July 29, 2009. After Williston Academy, he earned degrees from Yale University, the University of Chicago, and the University of California at Berkeley. He taught courses on critical social thought and on China at San Francisco State University, retiring in 1992 as professor emeritus of history. He authored six books and was co-founder and associate editor of Positions, a journal of East Asian and American Studies. Donald is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tani Barlow, his brother David M. Lowe ’50, his sister, and his daughters Lisa and Lydia. Thomas J. Lynch ’46 Thomas Lynch died on October 23, 2009. After Williston Academy, he graduated from St. Michael’s College, the University of Vermont, and Georgetown University School of Medicine. He was the first hematologist at Hackensack Hospital and one of the first in Bergen County, NJ, to treat leukemia. He held numerous roles at the hospital, including di-
rector of medical education. He was also the assistant Bergen County medical examiner for 25 years. Thomas is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children Thomas, Susan, and Christopher; his former wife Nancy; eight grandchildren; his stepdaughters AnnMarie Wordelman and Joanne Faustini; and two step-grandchildren. Ellen Emery Beeson ’47 Ellen Beeson died on September 24, 2009. After Northampton School for Girls, she attended Goucher College. She was hostess or VIP guest at many industry and social events when, after several moves and promotions, her husband Dick became president and CEO of Colgate Palmolive Ltd. in Toronto. Dick was later recruited to Kentucky Fried Chicken in Louisville, KY, and ultimately became president and CEO of the Canada Dry Corporation in New York. Charlotte Bruins ’47 recalls that as the “first lady” of these companies, Ellen “was considered an outstanding contributor to the company’s image worldwide.” In addition to her husband of 59 years, she is survived by their children Gayle, Cathy Sweeney, and Scott; and six grandchildren. Mario D. DiMarzo ’47 Mario DiMarzo died on November 13, 2009. After Williston Academy, he attended Fordham University, Bridgewater State College, and Suffolk University Law School. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He also attended Bentley College and Boston College Graduate School of Education. He was a member of the Brockton High School (MA) faculty for 33 years and simultaneously practiced law with the Law Firm of Adams & Crosby. He served on the board of directors of Massasoit Community College and the Brockton YMCA. Mario is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joan; his children Lisa Danby, Karen, and Paul; and four grandchildren. Noelle (Cornwell) Gayer Sisson ’47 Noelle Sisson died on October 18, 2009. After Northampton School for Girls, she graduated from Boston University. She worked as a first grade teacher and counselor, and was also an “other mother” to numerous children by providing foster care for more than 20 years. Noelle was active in her church on the Christian Education Committee, the Board of Deacons, and the Ladies Guild. She is survived by her husband, Robert; her son Damon Gayer; her adopted daughter Diane Sevigne; her stepchildren Paul, Peter, Barbara Roach, and Jennifer Brown; and numerous grandchil-
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