Dale R. Sisson ’44


Dale R. Sisson ’44 died on April 7 at his home in Northport Point, Michigan, surrounded by family after a short fight with cancer. He was born in Potsdam, New York, where his family owned and operated the Raquette River Paper Co. Dale was one of 17 members of the family to attend Dartmouth College. His love of Dartmouth was evident throughout his life and he attended many reunions. After college he enlisted in the Army, serving one year before returning to the family paper business. Dale remained with the business when it was sold in 1955, working out of New York City and his Stamford, Connecticut, home. He traveled extensively throughout the East as Eastern regional sales manager. In 1989, after 45 years in the business, he retired. One of Dale’s greatest loves was Orchard Terrace, located at Northport Point. He and his family spent many years there, golfing, playing tennis and organizing family tournaments. In 1994 Dale and his wife, Norma, retired to “The Point,” building a large addition to the family cottage to accommodate generations of visiting family and friends. In addition to his wife, four children and legions of grandchildren survive him.