1946

We heard from Peggy Logan just after she had celebrated her 100th birthday She lives in the passive solar home she built in the 1980s. At the time of writing, she had been hoping to have a summer visit to Burlington. (See Peggy’s photo here.)

1947

Send your news to – Mrs. Louise Jordan Harper louisejordanharper@gmail.com1951

Susanne Loizeaux Gibson passed away in March 2025. A College of Arts and Sciences alumna, she had remained active as a volunteer and a reunion participant. John (Jack) Holly is 95 and living in his house in Schenectady, N.Y. with help from his son and daughter-in-law. He taught art for 44 years and went to the theater in New York City a lot. He holds many wonderful memories of UVM and life since.

1954

Marilyn Noyes Carmen passed away in June 2025. Holly Tapley Maroney ’87 let us know that her mother, Nancy Burden Tapley passed away in August 2025. Nancy is survived by her husband of 65 years, David Tapley, daughters Holly and Leigh Tapley Williamson ’84, and six grandchildren: Chris Williamson ’24, Jill Williamson ’21, Becca, Ben, Cassie, and Greg.

1955

Class Secretary Jane Morrison Battles writes, “Hi ’55ers, all. I have seen several younger UVMers proudly sporting sweatshirts, vacationing hereabouts in the Florida Keys...all of which tell me how ‘wicked’ cold it was there back in Vermont! How well I remember that, in dashing to and fro classes… Here I go gang, 70 years later as your Class Secretary! Fellow Tri-Delt Liz Melloon Tobi writes from Buffalo, Wyo., that she is leading a peaceful life there, enjoying beautiful views and spending much time tending her gardens.. a lovely message indeed… I send you all warm greetings and do hope to receive a bit of news from you soon.” Fran Kidder Stiles and her sister Libby Kidder Michael '58 enjoyed a July reunion with cousin Don Kidder '57 and three generations of the family (including grandson Jay Yarlott ’28) in celebration of Don's 90th birthday. Fran notes that – both as a student and an alumnus – Don was and is devoted to UVM.

Send your news to: 

Ms. Jane Morrison Battles janebattles@yahoo.com or

Mr. Hal Lee Greenfader halisco7@gmail.com 

1956

James “Jim” Poole passed away peacefully at his home in Newcastle, Maine, in February 2025, at the age of 92. Daughter Ann Poole Mann shared: “Born on July 6, 1932—what would become the lowest day of the Great Depression's stock market—Jim often quipped that things could only go up from there!” His college years with his Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity brothers remained a source of pride.

Send your news to: Ms. Jane K. Stickney stickneyjane@gmail.com

1958

Judith Rosenblum Cohen wrote in memory and appreciation of Terry Siegel, who passed away in January 2025. Terry was a sister of Alpha Epsilon Phi, and stayed close with her sorority sisters until her very last day. Her loved ones remember her as having a “firm way of doing things, but it was invariably the right, moral way.” (See a picture of the friends here.) Ronald E. Downer has been reviewing his past musical career, having recently stopped playing the trumpet after many years. He fondly remembers playing with fellow UVM musicians, Earl McDonald ’59 (trombone), Gary Richardson ’57 (banjo and vocal), Mike Zacchilli (piano), and Tom Barns (drums). Fun UVM memories, along with hours in the chemistry and biology labs! “Thanks, UVM professors and administrators!”

1959

Five years later, Martha Page Beach continues to recover from a stroke. Her family visits regularly and often, and she still follows news of Vermont and UVM. Benson A. Snaider shared the sad news that Lawrence “Duke” Markell passed away peacefully in his sleep in March 2025. Duke is remembered as a wonderful buddy, roommate, lawyer, father, and grandfather — a mensch in all respects. Nancy Fitzpatrick ’78 shared news of Maurice E. Castagner’s passing in January 2025, remembering that Mo came to UVM after serving in the Air Force and brought a love of baseball with him. While at UVM, he played varsity baseball under Hall of Fame Coach Ralph LaPointe ’58.