William K. Blodgett ’51, a widely respected consultant in sales and marketing management, died on January 13. He had lived for many years in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Alfred E. Davidson III ’51 of Barrington, Illinois, died on February 10 after a long battle with muscular dystrophy. His wife, Ellie, died in 2015 and a son also predeceased him.
William C. Halpin ’51 died at his home in Wilton Manor, Florida, on January 26 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Bill’s 2015 marriage to Calvin Temensky was a source of great joy.
Ralph T. Hand Jr. ’51 died on February 18 in Memphis, Tennessee. Two wives predeceased him. Few people experience a more extreme change of vocation and lifestyle than did Ralph.
Robert G. Hustek ’51, who died in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on February 12, will be remembered for a life of giving to others through countless acts of concern, compassion and kindness.
Hugh B. Johnston ’51, an acclaimed cinematographer and documentary filmmaker, died on August 18, 2015. He resided in Princeton, New Jersey. His wife and 50-year collaborator, Suzanne, died in 2011.
Franklin T. “Ted” Laskin ’51, an attorney, writer and longtime liberal activist, died on February 5 in Pleasanton, California. Ted entered Dartmouth after service in the U.S. Navy.
Hubert A. Aronson ’51, M.D., a distinguished neurosurgeon as well as a teacher and researcher in his medical specialty, died on November 16, 2015, in Coral Gables, Florida.
Martin “Hap” B. Person Jr. ’51 died on August 30, 2015, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, having lived a life that was especially notable for his love of the outdoors and passionate commitment to conservation.
Ralph F. Watkins ’51, a resident of Pleasantville, New York, died on October 17, 2015. He is survived by four children and five grandchildren. Ralph was a man of unusually broad interests.