Class Note 1949
Issue
Sep - Oct 2018
Let’s hear a wah hoo wah! for our 70th reunion, scheduled for September 27-29, 2019. Put it on your calendars and stay heathy enough to be there for what will probably be our last roundup. Class president Ray Truncellito is our fearless leader. Dartmouth plays Colgate.
Raymond Joseph Rasenberger died on April 3 in Washington, D.C., where he lived. Ray was class valedictorian and president of the Undergraduate Council and held major Dartmouth alumni leadership positions. He received his law degree from George Washington University, specialized in aviation law at his own firm, worked on political campaigns for Jack and Bobby Kennedy and Edmund Muskie, and became an accomplished self-published poet. Ray leaves his wife, Nancy, son James ’86, and four daughters.
Robert Jay Evans died on April 20 in Concord, New Hampshire, where he lived. Jay’s name was synonymous with the Ledyard Canoe Club, kayaking, and canoeing. He coached national teams at world championships in 1969 and 1971 and at the Munich Olympics in 1972. Jay spent his career in high school teaching, in Dartmouth’s admissions office (1962-74), and directing Hampshire College’s recreational athletics program. He is survived by his wife, Frances, son Eric ’72, and daughter Anne.
Richard Stewart Carr Jr. died at home in Madison, Connecticut, on March 28, 2017. Dick spent most of his life after Dartmouth in Guilford, Connecticut, where he owned sales, engineering, and travel businesses. He was deeply involved in musical, equestrian, and Boy Scout activities. Dick leaves his wife, Sally, three sons, and a daughter.
James Wilmer Valliant died on July 3, 2017, at home in Centreville, Maryland, where he grew up and spent his life. Jimmy ran the family fertilizer business and then taught math and geography at the local Gunston School. He enjoyed sailing, gardening, and opera. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Joann, and three children.
Robert Carl Smith Jr. died on September 19, 2017. Bob, who lived in Intervale, New Hampshire, spent his career in the utilities business, becoming president of New England Power Service Co. Bob liked playing golf and skiing. He is survived by son Robert ’81 and daughters Susan ’83, Patricia, and Meredith.
—John Adler, 75 Silo Circle, Riverside, CT 06878; (203) 622-9069; (203) 637-3227 (fax)
Raymond Joseph Rasenberger died on April 3 in Washington, D.C., where he lived. Ray was class valedictorian and president of the Undergraduate Council and held major Dartmouth alumni leadership positions. He received his law degree from George Washington University, specialized in aviation law at his own firm, worked on political campaigns for Jack and Bobby Kennedy and Edmund Muskie, and became an accomplished self-published poet. Ray leaves his wife, Nancy, son James ’86, and four daughters.
Robert Jay Evans died on April 20 in Concord, New Hampshire, where he lived. Jay’s name was synonymous with the Ledyard Canoe Club, kayaking, and canoeing. He coached national teams at world championships in 1969 and 1971 and at the Munich Olympics in 1972. Jay spent his career in high school teaching, in Dartmouth’s admissions office (1962-74), and directing Hampshire College’s recreational athletics program. He is survived by his wife, Frances, son Eric ’72, and daughter Anne.
Richard Stewart Carr Jr. died at home in Madison, Connecticut, on March 28, 2017. Dick spent most of his life after Dartmouth in Guilford, Connecticut, where he owned sales, engineering, and travel businesses. He was deeply involved in musical, equestrian, and Boy Scout activities. Dick leaves his wife, Sally, three sons, and a daughter.
James Wilmer Valliant died on July 3, 2017, at home in Centreville, Maryland, where he grew up and spent his life. Jimmy ran the family fertilizer business and then taught math and geography at the local Gunston School. He enjoyed sailing, gardening, and opera. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Joann, and three children.
Robert Carl Smith Jr. died on September 19, 2017. Bob, who lived in Intervale, New Hampshire, spent his career in the utilities business, becoming president of New England Power Service Co. Bob liked playing golf and skiing. He is survived by son Robert ’81 and daughters Susan ’83, Patricia, and Meredith.
—John Adler, 75 Silo Circle, Riverside, CT 06878; (203) 622-9069; (203) 637-3227 (fax)