Deaths
[ A listing of deaths of which word has been receivedwithin the past month. Full notices may appear in thisissue or may appear in a later number.]
Morse, Morris W. '87, Dec. 12 Littlefield, Charles W. '98, Feb. 2 Brown, Warren R. '01, Jan. 17 Norton, Lyman F. '02, July 7, 1943 Graves, Allen B. '05, Feb. 3 Mac Lean, Hugh W. '55, Feb. 8 Bankart, George N. '06, Jan. 27 Felt, Paul R. '06, Feb. 4 Rugg, Harold G. '06, Feb. 13 O'Connor, Joseph A. '07, Sept. 12, 1956 Chedel, Robert W. 'OB, Jan. 21 Abercrombie, Ralph D. '10, Jan. 19 Hotaling, Neal C. '11, Jan. 12 Chapman, Elmer D. '12, Dec. 29 Colwell, Robert C. '18, Feb. 3 Gordon, John A. '19, Jan. 19 Ross, Eugene H. '26, Jan. 14 Huse, William N. '32, Jan. 16 Grimsley, John MacA. '35, Feb. 1 Sliney, John W., LHD '47, Jan. 29
1898
CHARLES WINSOR LITTLEFIELD, who died on February 2, was born in Wells, Maine, September 2, 1874. He prepared for college in Berwick Academy, Berwick, Maine, and attended Dartmouth as a member of our class, though he did not graduate with us.
Charles taught several years, studied law and was admitted to the Rhode Island bar in 1910. In that state he practiced his profession ever since, after 1927 in the firm of Grim and Littlefield. The two partners for thirty years were each 82 years old, Mr. Grim a graduate of Brown in '99, of which class Charlie was also an honorary member. Charlie taught law for several years in the Rhode Island branch of Northeastern University, specialized in a legal business largely devoted to corporations and estates, and was active in the Baptist Church Convention. Active in Masonic or- ganizations, he was Grand Master of Masons in Rhode Island, 1934-35, and Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island, 1938.
Near the end of last December he suffered a severe illness and was taken to a hospital, where he remained about five weeks, gradually improving and planning to return home shortly, when he was suddenly stricken again.
He was married in 1897 to Mary A. Browning, who survives him and is living at 47 Commonwealth Ave., West Warwick, R. I. He is also survived by three children, Frank, Richard and Marion.
1901
WARREN R. BROWN, affectionately known to all the class as "Toga," passed away January 17, in his 84th year, at his home in Amherst, Mass. He was a native of Bridgewater, N. H., the son of Warren and Wilhelmina (Poplar) Brown. He prepared for college at New Hampton and entered Dartmouth with this class and was graduated in 1901.
He went to Amherst in October 1901 and was in the real estate and insurance business up to the time of his retirement in July last year. In Amherst he was always called "W.R." and was beloved by all. He was known as one of the first citizens of the town, and although direct and forceful in his opinions, his honesty and integrity were greatly admired and deeply appreciated. He was a member of the Unitarian Church, the Odd Fellows and the Amherst Club. For a number of years he was a featured writer for the Springfield newspa Pers'.
"Toga" was one of the quiet members of our group, never seeking campus notoriety, but always loyal to the class and the College. An upstanding man in his community, and one of rugged personality, he will be remembered by his many friends.
On June 23, 1909 he was married to Edna M. Belliveau who survives him, as do his two sons, Robert S. and Bruce C., a daughter Alma, all of Amherst, and five grandchildren. The interment was in the Wildwood Cemetery in Amherst.
1907
JOSEPH AUGUSTINE O'CONNOR died at his home, 2835 West 5th Ave., Vancouver, B. C., on September 12.
Joe was born in Lawrence, Mass., on August 30, 1876, the son of Patrick and Margaret (O'Sullivan) O'Connor. A member of Chi Phi, he was one of the older members of our class, for, as he stated, he was past 23 when he started to get an education by entering Phillips Andover Academy. After four years there, he entered college with our class, remaining only two years. He then enrolled in the Boston University Law School and received his LL.B. degree in 1911. He immediately started practice in Lawrence with a firm of attorneys. Learning of the need for attorneys in the western part of Canada, in October 1911 he joined a firm of solicitors in Saskatchewan. He remained there for twenty years, holding the position of Crown Prosecutor, similar to that of our District Attorney, for eighteen years. He served as Mayor of Kindersley, Sask., was secretary of the Provincial, and was made Queen's Counsel.
Not only did his legal work embody the highest ideals, but he was also noted for his philanthropic work among those in need of legal assistance. No one was refused help because of lack of ability to pay for legal services. He moved to Vancouver and continued to carry on a very successful legal practice. He was charter member and secretary of Burrard Lions Club and active in Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce. Curling was a favorite form of recreation.
On August 29, 1917, at Regina, Sask., he married Madge McCarthy, who survives him with three children: Edward Joseph, North Burnaby, B. C.; Mrs. Mary Genevieve Ross, Bernardsville, N. J.; and Gerald F., Vancouver, B. C.
1911
NEAL CARSON HOTALING died suddenly on January 12, of a circulatory ailment. He left his store at 5:30 in the evening, apparently in good health, but on arrival at home complained of pains and, although removed to the hospital for emergency treatment, he passed away at 8:30 that same evening. His home was at 1134 N. Holliston, Pasadena, Calif.
Neal was born in Pasadena, June 15, 1887, and was a graduate of the Pasadena High School. He entered Dartmouth in the fall of 1907, remaining two years during which he was a member of the varsity track squad and of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He left college early in order to enter the clothing business with his father and his brother Carl in Pasadena. Upon his father's retirement from the business, he and his brother bought the business which they were operating up to the time of his death.
On July 10, 1913, Neal was married to Lillian Lockett, who survives him with a daughter, Mrs. Betty H. Hearte and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church with interment following at Mountain View Cemetery.
Neal was a Mason, a member of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and of the LakeColorado Business Association of which he was treasurer for several years. Because of his long distance from Hanover, he returned to but one reunion, the 15th. He was nevertheless, especially in recent years, interested enough to continue his association with the College and class through the Alumni Fund.
1912
ELMER DEARBORN CHAPMAN died on December 29, at a hospital in Harvey, Ill., about a half-hour after he had suffered an attack of acute coronary occlusion at his home, 17630 Golfview Ave., Homewood.
He was born in Manchester, N. H., July 20, 1889, the son of Charles Elmer and Carrie (Emory) Chapman. Preparing at Manchester High School, he entered Dartmouth and received a B.S. degree with the Class of 1912. At Chicago on June 4, 1914, he was married to Viola Lelia Wilford, who survives him with their son, Kenneth E. '37.
Since 1914 he was employed by R. R. Donnelly, "The Lakeside Press," in Chicago and, until his retirement two years ago, was for many years employment manager of that large publishing firm.
Elmer was a staunch member of the class and supporter of the College who was known to, and popular with, the members of the class. His genial personality will be sorely missed.
1914
HAROLD TALMADGE JOHNSON died at his home, 12 Brookmoor Rd., West Hartford, Conn., on December 15 of a heart attack.
Stubby was born in Hartford, February 23, 1890, the son of Frank E. and Mary (Pattee) Johnson. After graduating from Hartford High School he entered Dartmouth, played freshman and varsity hockey, and was a member of Psi Upsilon.
A veteran of World War I, Stubby spent his entire life in Hartford where he was at one time in the insurance business and later in the retail coal business.
In 1915 he was married to Helen A. Walker. He is survived by his daughter Anne, Mrs. John S. Ashley of South Dartmouth, Mass.; his son Lewis P. '43 of Pittsfield, Mass.; his mother and a sister, Dorothy A. Johnson of Arlington, Mass.
1917
FRED BRADFORD ALGER died at his home at 119 South Main St., Middleboro, Mass., on January 7, following a long illness.
Ted, the son of Fred A. and Mabelle (Wilde) Alger, was born at West Bridgewater, Mass., on November 15, 1894, but for fifty years had been a resident of Middleboro where he was active as a civic leader. He entered Dartmouth from Middleboro High School. In 1926 he was named to the Middleboro School Committee and served as its chairman from 1934 until his retirement in 1941.
During World War I Ted was a lieutenant in the Army Ordnance Corps, having received his commission at Camp Meade, Md., on March 2, 1918. During World War II he was superintendent of the National Fireworks Munition Plant at Chillicothe, Ohio.
Ted was a devotee of hunting and fishing and among other things was a pioneer in the sport of bass fishing. He was a past president of the Middleboro Hare & Rabbit Club and the Middleboro Fish and Game Association and a member of the Cuttyhunk Bass Club. He was active in Masonic affairs and also was a member of the Massachusetts and New England Fire Chiefs' Associations. At the time of his death he was sales manager in New England for the Seagrave Corporation, manufacturers of fire trucks and equipment.
On December i, 1917, Ted married Madeline S. Smith at Petersburg, Va., by whom he is survived. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Howard Steff 'of Mansfield, Mrs. Bruce Shufelt of Averhill Park, N. Y., and Mrs. John Browning of Exeter, N. H.; two brothers, Rudolphus '21 and Stanley, both of Middleboro; and a sister, Elizabeth Alger of Taunton.
1918
ROBERT CARPENTER COLWELL, affectionately known as "Pete" by hosts of Dartmouth men, suffered a stroke and died in the New Rochelle Hospital on February 3. His home was at 1273 North Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y.
Pete was born in New Rochelle, January 6, 1896. In college he was a member of Kappa Sigma. On June 2, 1917 he enlisted in the American Field Service and served for four months in France. On October 1, 1917 he transferred to the Motor Transport Corps of the U. S. Army and continued to serve in France until his discharge on June 24, 1919.
Returning home he joined the firm of H. E. Colwell & Sons, real estate and insurance, which his father, long-time mayor of New Rochelle, had founded in 1894. At the time of his death Pete was vice-president and treasurer of the company. He was treasurer of the management division of the Westchester County Realty Board and a charter member and past president of the New Rochelle Lions Club. He was formerly secretary of the Westchester County Insurance Agents Association and president of the Insurance Agents Association of New Rochelle.
If ever a loyal Dartmouth man existed, Pete was one, and no Dartmouth gathering was complete without Evelyn and Pete. He had served the Dartmouth Club of Westchester County in many capacities and for years had headed up interviewing and enrollment work in Westchester County. Secretary of the Class of 1918 for many years, Pete had prepared the 25th Anniversary Book for the class. Good men like Pete always leave a big gap in one's warm friendships, but he will always live in our hearts.
On September 10, 1921 Pete was married to Evelyn Cooper who survives him with their son, Robert C. Jr. '44. He is also survived by his brother, Harry E. Jr. '19, and his nephew, Harry E. 3rd '44.
1919
JOHN AUBREY GORDON, of 44 Orange Street, Barre, Vt., died suddenly at his home on January 19- John was born in Barre, September 11, 1895 the son of John W. and Maude (Dunham) Gordon. During World War I he had a distinguished record, serving with the American Field Service with the French Army, also the Italian Army, and finally as an officer in the French Army at the Fontainbleau Artillery School.
Returning to Hanover, John graduated with the Class of 1920 and in 1923 from the University of Chicago Law School. After living in Chicago, he returned to Barre in 1931 to establish his law practice.
He had an outstanding record of public service in his home town, serving as Mayor from 1934 to 1939 when he resigned to become the first town manager of Barre. In 1946 lie resumed his private law practice, only to be recalled in 1949 to serve as town manager until 1954 when he retired because of poor health. He also served two terms in the state legislature.
John is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Smith Gordon, a daughter Janet, and a brother Norman '23. To them goes the most sincere sympathy of the class.
1923
PHILIP SEDGWICK JUDD died on September 30 at a Hartford, Conn., hospital. His home was at 57 Parsonage St., Rocky Hill, Conn. He had suffered from a heart condition for the past several years.
Phil was claims examiner for the Connecticut State Labor Department. Previous to this he was with Armour & Co. in New Haven.
Phil is survived by his wife, Beatrice Brown Judd; a daughter, Katherine C. Franzone; a son, Lt. Wallace M. Judd, Annapolis '53 who is presently stationed with the Air Force in Bermuda; and four grandhcildren.
DR. RAE KINGSLEY TABER died suddenly on January 8 at his home,, 34 Maple St., New Bedford, Mass. Death was due to a heart attack.
Rae was a native and life-long resident of New Bedford. Graduating from New Bedford High School, he spent three years in Hanover, then transferred to Tufts where he received his D.M.D. in 1926. Until the time of his death he practiced dentistry in New Bedford.
Rae was former president of the New Bedford High School Alumni Association, and a past master of his Masonic lodge. All his life he was interested in art and was active in several art groups in his native city.
Rae in 1931 married Esther Brown who survives him.
1925
NEIL WILLIAMS died of coronary occlusion in San Diego, Calif., on December 29. Although the end came suddenly, he had been in indifferent health for some years.
He was born in Chicago on January 12, 1903, the son of Arista Bedford and Grace (Neil) Williams, and prepared for college at the Northwestern Military and Naval Acad- emy, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Dartmouth, he took the degree of J.D. at Northwestern in 1928. During World War II he served in the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. His marriage, in 1939, to Mardi Burnham was terminated by divorce in 1946. There are two sons, Neil Jr. and Ronald. He is also survived by a brother, Bedford, of the Class of 1927.
Neil's love for Dartmouth was deep and abiding. During the long years of his gallant struggle against illness and disability, he never lost touch, and his loyalty never wavered. Remembering his enthusiasms, his unlimited capacity for friendship, it is hard to realize that he is gone, but the memory of his buoyant spirit will stay with us.
BERKELY FAIRFAX JONES died of a heart attack in Pasadena, Calif., on January 2. He had been swimming in the pool of the Pasadena Athletic Club when he suddenly collapsed and could not be revived. He had been in poor health for some time, in consequence of which he relinquished his law practice in Los Angeles last year, Recently he had been feeling better, and he and Carolyn were planning a trip around the world.
Buck was born in Washington, D. C., on April 22, 1903, to John Edward and Hilda (Tyssowski) Jones, and attended Western High School in that city. After his graduation from Dartmouth, he took his LL.B. degree at the University of Southern California. During World War II he was a Lieutenant Commander in Naval Intelligence, serving as Chief Censor on the staff of Admiral Halsey at his headquarters in New Caledonia.
He was married on June 5, 1935 to Rosemary Stratton, who died in 1948. On August 3, 1950 he married Mrs. Carolyn F. Franklin, who survives him, as do two sisters, Mrs. Samuel W. DuRois and Mrs. R. T. Roberts, both of Chevy Chase, Md., and an uncle, Col. John Tyssowski of Delaplane, Va.
Buck was another of those whose love for
The late Pete Colwell '18 (left) shown in Hanover last fall with classmates Paul Miner and George Stoddard and Helen Miner.
