Samuel C. Chu ’51, a distinguished historian known especially for his research and teaching in East Asian studies, died on August 30, 2013, in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
Donald F. Herdeg ’51, who blended an active, contributive life as a volunteer in his community with a productive 35-year career in design engineering, died in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, on September 8, 2013.
Andrew Jones ’51, Ph.D., whose wide-ranging interests included research in electron microscopy with a special focus on microbeam analysis; tae kwon-do, in which he earned an advanced black belt; footrace competitions, including se
Robert B. Matthews Jr. ’51, a lifelong Maine resident and contributor to the Maine communities in which he lived, died on July 17, 2013, at his home in Ludlow.
Raphael Poritsky ’51, Ph.D.—a true renaissance man whose varied interests and activities spanned college teaching, medical illustration and authorship of five textbooks, as well as recognition as a talented pianist, pastel artist
Paul Joseph Simel ’51, an eminent ophthalmologist who shared his medical and surgical skills with healthcare providers and their patients in developing countries in Asia and South America, died on August 23, 2013, in Greensboro, Nort
Franklin Smallwood ’51, Ph.D., a distinguished member of the Dartmouth faculty and administration and a committed Vermont public servant, died on October 3, 2013, at his home in Shelburne, Vermont.
Kendall Sherman Way ’51, psychologist, educator, businessman and outdoorsman, died on January 12, 2013, in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, four children and two grandchildren.
Charles M. Richardson Jr. ’51, a long-time San Francisco lawyer, died on June 12 at his home in San Anselmo, California. He is survived by his long-time partner, Jane Lesh.
William J. Harrington ’51, for 40 years a commercial lobsterman, died on March 10 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He is survived by six children and 11 grandchildren. His wife, Rosemarie, and son Charles predeceased him.
John G. Clayton ’51, recipient of his class’ Spirit of ’51 Award in 2012 and one of Dartmouth’s most outstanding quarterbacks, died at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center on February 20.