1960

Philip E. Beaulieu’s wife Carolyn shared the sad news that he passed away in March 2025. She recalled that he loved UVM, and was also a proud Burlington High School graduate. A private pilot, he loved flying and spent a lot of time sailing “like a fish.” Carolyn was looking forward to attending Burlington High School's upcoming class reunion in Philip’s honor this sprint. Joan Fallon let us know that her husband Richard L. Yett, known to loved ones as Buddy, passed away in April 2025. Judith Gerber Hammond sent greetings to Bob Wiener with a note saying she is “living in Columbia, S.C.” and is “still alive and functioning.” Lorraine C. Manley ’68 shared the sad news that James L. Manley passed away in January 2025. See a picture of James with a Red Sox hat here. Geoffrey Moss wrote while preparing for a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings at Childs + Clark Gallery in Great Barrington, Mass. in July and August. He says that Professor Colburn and UVM are “always in the work.”

1961

Class Secretary Steve Berry shares news from the class of ’61: Joe Buley reports: “Geri and I have joined that rarified 1% of the population over 85; so we can't complain. The grandchildren keep us young, and we report the birth of our first great-granddaughter, Cecilia; to Lucas and Olivia Buley Lundell in February. A new candidate for the Class of 2046.” In the last issue of Vermont Magazine, Roger Zimmerman and Bob Murphy were both in Des Moines, Iowa to compete in the 2025 Senior Games, from which Bob emailed: “I can report to you that as part of the Vermont contingent here at the National Senior Games in Des Moines, I was pleased to be able to finish first in both the 5k and 10k road races. The field of participants in my age group (Mens’ 85-89) was pretty slim (only four of us in the 5k, three in the 10k), so bragging rights are questionable. Nevertheless, I had a pleasant time, and I’m happy I came.” He further adds that, “Anyone who  can compete in the 85-89 age running group has bragging rights!” Bob also regularly meets with his Wells River High School ’57 classmates. His class had nine graduates, six of whom attended UVM. Five of those graduated together in ’61, including Walt Bone, Amalia Homeister Fisher, and Ted Clark who left UVM after his freshman year. Harriet Pudvah Sherman does not live near enough to attend, and Carolyn Ann Sherwin Thompson died last fall in Florida.“ As for his own news, Class Secretary Steve writes, “Louise and I spent two weeks in Stowe in July. I climbed one peak (The Pinnacle, which I try to do once a year) and we enjoyed the bike trail from the Burlington waterfront to the bike ferry on the causeway to South Hero. Our next trip will be a repeat to Southern Utah, Zion, and the south rim of the Grand Canyon in September.” Nancy Miller Kimball emailed news of an April birding trip in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains, where she saw many species of migratory birds but  — alas  — not the elegant trogon. She has spent the last 24 years as a wildlife rehabilitator, caring for a variety of mammals and birds and has just published her second book, “Adventures Inside, Outside and Beyond the Cuckoo's Nest,” a memoir of her U.S. travels from 1977 to 2001. Jamie and Jean (Pillsbury '62) Jacobs continue their travels and reported: “During the spring we visited our younger grandson at his new digs in the Florida panhandle. In June, we returned from redoing our honeymoon of 60 years ago and now are about to leave for Montana for our annual fly-fishing week with good friends. Then it will be off on a two-week safari in Zimbabwe during early August. We feel truly blessed and wish the same fortunes for our classmates.” Sally Temple Cavanaugh and Alpha Chi Omega sorority sister Pam Havens Amidon have become residents at New Horizons at Choate in Woburn, Mass. Pam says they were delighted by the surprise of finding themselves there, 63 years after meeting at UVM. Stephen William Gersten ’65 let us know that Jerry Gersten passed away in January 2025. Connie Anderson Rogers ’63 wrote to share the sad news of the death of her husband Jim Rogers in June 2025. The two had a wonderful life together for nearly 62 years; she shared that he had been much respected in their community, had devoted 40 years of his life to Gilroy Unified School District, and been an avid golfer for 78 years.

Send your news to: Steve Berry steveberrydhs@gmail.com

1962

Stephen Burzon writes, “After nine magnificent years living in St. Maarten in the Dutch Caribbean, Nancy and I decided to return to Vermont to be with our expanding family, more than we could living abroad. New great-grandchildren, weddings, and engagements, and a chance to be with old friends more brought us home to Manchester, Vt. We recently renovated a home here and, with the remodel mostly done, we are very happy and comfortable. We will be in Vermont until January when business interests of mine will take us back to St. Maarten until mid-February. Then, we will fly from SXM to France for a three-month visit. We will be based in Bandol in the south. Then, in May, back to Vermont and warm weather in the Green Mountains. Hello to all. Give us a shout when you are nearby.” See the cover of his book, “Cruising World,” here. Elaine Heller Goldstein writes that she is still living a fun, full, and active life in Denver, where her husband Joel went to medical school. She spends time working as a travel agent, and traveling to and from Boston, where three children and spouses and eight grandchildren reside. She says that so far, all but one in their family have graduated from Williams College, but is hoping soon for a UVMer. She sends hopes that fellow classmates are enjoying these days, and are finding time for laughter and joy. Forrest Woody Manning retired in June after working in some capacity with the Middlebury, Vt. school district since 1963. He says he has been ill with heart issues since his 86th birthday in March. Jules Older sends Tena koe no Aotearoa (Greetings from New Zealand). He and Effin Older ’64 are about to run a short version of the writing course that Jules initiated at UVM, “Writing For Real.” This one is for U3A (University of the Third Age). Since the course will run in Auckland, New Zealand, he jokes that it may be a wee bit challenging for most alums to attend.

Send your news to –Mrs. Patricia Hoskiewicz Allentraileka@aol.com

1963

Class Secretary Toni Mullins writes, “Greetings Class of ‘63. Wishing you all well, healthy and happily enjoying life in our 80s! I continue to enjoy an active life, teaching Pilates at my private studio and Life Time Fitness, and dancing Pro/Am International Latin Ballroom. My family also actively pursues their interests. Daughter Kelly, her husband Chris, and their pups enjoy all that Colorado gives. Daughter Karen and her pup Ruby enjoy all that life on our Jersey coast offers. In addition, she’s an exceptional writer of poetry, a talent she inherited from her dad Robert E. Walsh ’63. Twin grandsons Evan and Drew also pursue their interests: Evan is in the Air Force, air traffic control, based in Turkey; Drew, girlfriend Carly, and their pup Penny are in the business world here in New Jersey. That’s it for now. Keep moving! Movement heals and motion is lotion for our joints!” (See Toni's photos with our online Notes.)

Send your news to: Dr. Toni Citarella

Mullinstonicmullins@verizon.net

1964

Susan Griesenbeck Barber sends greetings from Addison, Vt. but notes that by the time this is in print they will be back home in Harvard, Mass. after another super summer on Lake Champlain. She’s in regular contact with Susan Weatherby Engbrecht using WhatsApp, and reports that Susan is living the good life near Aviano Air Base in Italy, and visits the U.S. each year, though they didn’t get to see each other at the lake camp in 2025. She also reports that Linda Sparks is living in South Burlington and the two talk on the phone and try to get together at least once per summer. Linda spoke of two wonderful trips – one to Egypt, and a cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam on the Danube River. Susan closes with wishes for all to, “until the next time, stay healthy and be safe.” Alan L. Brown writes, "Not much new here except happy to still be kicking at age 83. I recently was honored by being awarded my 25-year certificate by the Society of Former Agents of the FBI for being a member since retiring in 1998. My guest at the award ceremony was Mr. Frank Abagnale and his wife, who traveled to Atlanta from Charleston, S.C. to honor me as his guest. For info: Frank was the subject of the movie and book “Catch Me If You Can,” and I was one of three agents to arrest Frank at Smyrna, Ga. in 1972 after his escape in New York at Idlewild Airport (now JFK Airport) upon returning in custody on a plane from Europe. Frank did his time, has been teaching new agents pro bono at the FBI Academy for many years, and is a successful world-known cybersecurity expert and consultant in the art of the con, fraud, embezzlement, and many other security matters. I am still residing in Peachtree City, Ga. and, I think, finally and fully retired!” Edmund M. Healy is still spending summers in Lake George, N.Y. and winter in Largo, Fla. He sends warm regards to all former residents of 56 Summit Street (Sigma Alpha Epsilon). Marilyn Keith Rivero writes, “This past year has been good to me in health and happiness. I am very proud of my granddaughters and other family members who are attaining further education. One has just completed her doctorate in biochemistry engineering from Tufts. Another is entering the master’s program in health management in Colorado. Another is pursuing a master’s in world communications at George Mason University, in addition to her career in the Air Force. And yet another is attaining a bachelor’s in nursing.” Additionally, Marilyn’s first daughter is finishing a doctorate in management at Creighton University. Other family members have pursued culinary diplomas and become chefs in addition to their present careers. Another is studying library science. Her granddaughter, who works at Disney World, is finishing her B.A. and studying  pre-law, and her sister is with Disney in Florida also. She notes that the rest of her family are very successful in their careers, too. On top of that, the family has had lots of travel this year, including trips to Asia, Europe, Brazil, and cruises to Greenland, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. She says she has a lot to be thankful for, and hopes all are similarly healthy and enjoying life.

Send your news to:

Mrs. Susan Griesenbeck

Barbersuebarbersue@gmail.com

1965

Kathleen A. Bennett shared the sad news that Edward L. Bennett died in in Branford, Conn. in January 2025. Rose Levy Beranbaum writes that in June 2025 she was honored as a recipient of the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame (“the Oscars of cookbook awards!”). She is also working on a memoir, “Ma Vie en Rose.” Sadly, Meredith Rogers Kaplan shared that her husband Jack Kaplan passed February 2024. The two met at the UVM bookstore, then in the Waterman building, had three dates, got engaged, and then married and spent their lives together until his passing. Tony Marro and Jackie Cleary Marro '66 live in the restored historic Putnam Hotel in Bennington “just 60 and 59 years after graduating,” where they are involved with the local museum, library, hospital, and theaters. Major investors in the restoration of the historic core of the village, they headed the creation of the six-acre George Aiken Wildflower Trail on the museum grounds. As a reporter and editor, the recipient of an honorary degree from UVM, Tony worked for the Rutland Herald, Newsday, Newsweek, and the New York Times, and was a member of teams that won two Pulitzer prizes. Jackie was a fashion designer who later taught at the University of Maryland and earned a master’s degree in education from NYU and an MBA from Maryland before running a retail business for 20 years. She now is the owner and curator of the Vermont Dollhouse & Toy Museum in Bennington. Their daughter, Alexandria, graduated from Brown and is a major figure in the arts community in Providence, R.I. (See a photo of Tony and Jackie here.) Jim Pawlowski is a NASA retiree and was inducted into the Texas Senior Softball Hall of Fame. He lives in Houston.

1966

Stephen Alan Degray went on to finish medical school after service in the U.S. Army in 1975. He writes that he’s from the great city of Ripton, and privileged to have been born in Vermont, where he’s spent almost half of his life. He recently saw mention of Vermont as a #1 place to live in this country, and agrees in most respects. Myron J. Fox sent in a note from a reunion with Art Fromer and Hayes and Bonnie Sogoloff. (See a picture of the quartet enjoying an afternoon on Lake Champlain here.)

Send your news to:

Mrs. Kathleen Nunan

McGuckinkathynmcguckin@gmail.com

1967

Class Secretary Jane Carroll shared the sad news of the passage of Laura Frank, member of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority, who went on to worked as project manager at Synapse, Inc., a division of Time, Inc. She was long involved with the Society for Humanistic Judaism and the Jewish Community Center of Stamford, Conn., among many worthy causes that benefited from her warmth and caring.  Roger Neal Allbee also sent in a note celebrating Laura’s life, and also to say that he is pleased that the Center for Research on Vermont at UVM, along with White River Press recently published his book, “Turning the Soil: 250 Years of Vermont Agriculture,” which chronicles changes in agriculture, why they occurred and how farmers adapted to these changes to survive today. We were saddened to also learn that Timothy Hayes passed away in August 2025 Diane Mayland sent in a summer picture with Claire Buckley, Ann Grosz.  Dorcas Hanna, Jayne Martinsen, Ruth Matthews, Betsy Neumeister and Nancy Portnow. The Pi Beta Phi alumnae gather in Vermont every summer and have been for over 50 years. See their picture here.

Send your news to:

Ms. Jane Kleinberg

Carrolljane.carroll@cox.net

1968

Class Secretary Diane Duley Glew shares: “A Jack Rosenberg photograph was one of the pieces selected for the Maryland Federation of Art (MFA)'s first “In the City’ exhibition by juror Christina Gomez of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Jack was also selected to participate in MFA's “Reflecting 2025 Exhibition”. She says, “Congratulations, Jack!” Sigma Phi Epsilon brothers Bruce Latelle and Malcolm (Mogie) Lee get together weekly for a round of golf. Mogie spends winters in Lampasas, Texas and summers in North Hero, Vt. Bruce spends winters in Winter Park, Colo. and summers in Shelburne, Vt. and Kennebunkport, Maine. The two have been friends since grade school and grew up on the same street in Springfield, Vt.

Send your news to:

Ms. Diane Duley

Glewddglew@gmail.com

1969

Nancy Peacos MacKay shared the sad news that Nancy Babcock passed away at her home in Windsor, S.C. in July 2025. Dr. Ed Barnard ’69, M.D.’71 and his wife, Elna Rawson '71 trekked from Florida to Vermont in July, spending time with family and friends. While in Vermont, Ed preached a sermon at the Community Church of Huntington and spoke to the Shoreham Historical Society on the old Addison Branch (1871-1953) of the Rutland railroad.  Ed had previously worked with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation to acquire a state roadside historic site marker to commemorate his beloved high school in Shoreham (chartered in 1811 as Newton Academy). On July 19th, Ed conducted a public unveiling ceremony for the marker near the old institution's location on Shoreham's town common.  Attending members of Shoreham High School's 1963-64 basketball Raiders were recognized for their climb to the Vermont Class 'S' championship game played at UVM's Roy L. Patrick Gymnasium. After the ceremony, Ed and Elna joined some 100+ alumni and friends for a gala Shoreham High School reunion. He wishes his surviving 1969 UVM classmates many good memories and many good days. Jim Betts M.D.’73 writes, “It was an honor and privilege to be the commencement speaker on May 18th at the University's celebration of the graduating Class of 2025. My charge was to encourage the graduates to consider a commitment of service and mission to others above self. In this world of conflict and uncertainty, there are so many opportunities for them to embrace. The weather was Vermont spring. Warm with the prospect of summer, or as it was; rain, wind, and just enough of a dry pause to have the ceremony on the green enjoyed by all. As have all institutions of higher education, cuts in our university's budget have significantly impacted programs, research, and staff. There are many opportunities for us to contribute much needed funding. Consider giving back to the institution which provided us all with a foundation for our careers. For those who have not returned to campus in a while, you will be amazed with the program development, new buildings, and integration of the colleges, students, faculty, and the community. UVM continues to be recognized as an outstanding academic center of learning and research. Return home often.” (See a picture of Dr. Betts at Commencement in the May 2025 article by Ed Neuert.) Robert David Gordon M.D. ’73 is returning to Burlington in fall 2025 to be in private practice in dermatology. Paul M. Woodard returned to Vermont this July to share updates and memories with old classmates at his 60th Bennington high school reunion. He says he deemed this his Farewell Tour and goes on, “On my way south from Montreal, my wife and I travelled Route 100 for most of the journey. The trip made this Green Mountain Boy happy and sad. But my biggest delight was a stop we made outside of Killington. There, we stopped to say ‘Hi’ and swap stories with a man who graduated with me from the first forestry graduating class of 1969. I bet my wife and I spent over two hours with Ray Colton, a fellow UVM forestry classmate. Ray sells firewood and has been doing it a long time. He shared news of other local classmates. It was a great ‘catch up.’ So if you were a graduate in the 1969 UVM Forestry class, know, we likely remembered you. Your name was spoken and Ray and I had a great time. You are still in our thoughts and prayers. Come home safe.”

Send your news to:

Ms. Mary Joan

Moninger-Eliamaryeliawh@gmail.com