Obituaries

These are the most recent alumni obituaries. To report a death, please contact alumni records at (603) 646-2253. To view obituaries by class year, select from the drop-down menu:

July-August 2025

Donald R. Spalding ’57

Donald R. Spalding ’57 passed away from natural causes on December 12, 2024, at his home in Whitfield, New Hampshire. Donald came to Dartmouth from Phillips Exeter Academy.

July-August 2025

Lyle Bjork ’63

Lyle Bjork ’63 died March 6 in Kauai, Hawaii, from complications of dementia.

July-August 2025

Wallace K. Chappell ’63

Wallace K. Chappell ’63 died on April 14 in Iowa City, Iowa.

July-August 2025

Stephen J. Garland ’63

Stephen J. Garland ’63, Ph.D., died on March 26. Steve was from Pittsburghand attended Mt.

July-August 2025

A. Thomas Perry ’63

A. Thomas Perry ’63 passed away on April 25 in West Lebanon, New Hampshire.

July-August 2025

Gary M. Silver ’63

Gary M. Silver ’63, M.D., died October 22, 2024. Gary was from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and attended Cleveland Heights High School, where he participated in wrestling.

July-August 2025

William M. Higgins ’66

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July-August 2025

James R. Brassfield ’67

James R. Brassfield ’67 passed away on January 31 in Phoenix after a brief illness.

July-August 2025

Richard Whitmore Curtis ’67

Richard Whitmore Curtis ’67 died on December 2, 2024, after a long illness. Dick came to the College from Easthampton, Massachusetts, by way of Williston Academy.

July-August 2025

Frederick G. Meyer ’67

Frederick G. Meyer ’67 passed away on February 25.