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“They will be remembered as we knew them in the full freshness and vigor of their young manhood. And as the years roll on and the seasons come and go, each evening the school will gather here for its few minutes of worship, prayer, and praise. And each morning some will be here to celebrate the great sacrifice which carries with it the hope of the world. Then in the words of an unknown poet –
- They shall not grow old
- As we that are left grow old.
- Age shall not weary them
- Nor the years condemn.
- At the going down of the sun
- And in the morning
- We shall remember them.
May they rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon them.”
- Samuel S. Bartlett
Now viewing articles in the category 1960s.
John J. Williams '61
December 23rd, 2023
August 15, 1942 - December 23, 2023 John J. Williams, 81, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Posted in: 1960sDonald L. Cleveland '63
August 28th, 2023
Don passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023 in Stamford, Ct. He was 79 years old and born on August 20,1944 to Donald and Caroline Cleveland. Don entered South Kent as a second former and graduated with the class of ‘63. He was president of his class for five years, played Varsity hockey four ye...
Posted in: 1960sJared J. Welsh '62
June 23rd, 2023
Jared "Jerry" James Welsh, age 79, passed away in Churchville, MD on June 23, 2023 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Jerry was a former resident of Brattleboro, VT and York, PA. Jerry never had a dull moment. He lived to spend time with his family and friends - whether boating on the Ch...
Posted in: 1960sHenry Peabody '68
April 29th, 2023
Essex - Henry Peabody, born in Mt. Kisco, NY on April 28, 1950, died peacefully on April 29, 2023, after succumbing to illness. Most recently of Essex, MA and loved by neighbors and friends, he is survived by his siblings Lowell, Virginia, and Linda, his sons Henry and John, and grandchildren, Owen,...
Posted in: 1960sEdmond L. Dalia '61
November 17th, 2022
Edmond Lawrence (Russ) Dalia was born July 23 1943, attended South Kent School 2nd thru 6th forms graduating in 1961. He passed away Nov 17 2022 in Aberdeen Washington. He is survived by his wife Pamela Gunderson and his sister Judy Doby and family. At South Kent he was active in sports playing f...
Posted in: 1960sRockwell Townsend '61
June 28th, 2022
Rockwell Townsend, aged 79, was laid to rest on July 11, 2022 in the Townsend family plot at his beloved Young’s Memorial Cemetery in Oyster Bay Cove, New York. Rockwell was born in New York, NY and graduated from South Kent School and Princeton University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 ...
Posted in: 1960sSeth T. Gardner '66
March 5th, 2022
Gardner Seth Taylor Age 74, of Wawa, PA, shuffled off his mortal coil on March 5, 2022, after a brief battle with a sudden and aggressive infection. Seth was born in Wakefield, MA to Stephen G. Gardner and Consuelo A. Gardner. When he was a child, the family moved to Wawa, PA, where he would live fo...
Posted in: 1960sCraig Kuhner ’60
September 14th, 2021
Craig Kuhner was born in Westport Connecticut to Russell and Betty Kuhner on August 19, 1941. He was an identical twin – he and his brother Scott Kuhner were Russell and Betty’s first children. During his childhood in Westport, he and his brother Scott spent time hiking in the woods near their h...
Posted in: 1960sRobert J. Sauers ’67
September 6th, 2021
Robert John Sauers, 72, of Charleston, SC, died September 6, 2021. He was born in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa on November 5, 1948, a son of Robert Charles Sauers and Madeleine Leone French Sauers.Mr. Sauers was a graduate of South Kent School in Connecticut, and The College of Charleston, where...
Posted in: 1960sDavid W. Hawkins ’63
July 27th, 2021
David William Hawkins died unexpectedly on July 27, 2021, at his home in Deer Isle, Maine, while working on a sailing dinghy for his granddaughter. David was born December 7, 1945, in Greenwich, Connecticut, to the Rev. John J. Hawkins and Jane Dudley Hawkins. He grew up in Riverside, Connecticut, a...
Posted in: 1960sFord A. Fust ’69
July 14th, 2021
At age 70, Andy died suddenly from overwhelming cancer. Born to John Abercrombie and Mary Harmar Fust, he grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania. Classical music, great literature, a love for the English language, passion for the beauty and wonder of nature, a keen interest in people, and an uncontainable se...
Posted in: 1960sR. Hunter Austin ’61
May 13th, 2021
Richard Hunter Austin, age 78 of Hurt died May 13, 2021 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Born December 8, 1942 in Charleston, WV, he was a son of the late Andrew Yates Austin, Jr. and Barbara Hasset Hunter Austin. Mr. Austin was an Elder with the Rainbow Family. He was a carpenter, mu...
Posted in: 1960sJ. Roy Burton ’60
March 10th, 2021
J. Roy Burton, 78, died on March 10, 2021. He attended South Kent School and was a graduate of Roosevelt University. Professionally, he worked as director of purchasing at Loyola University Medical Center for 22 years, followed by a 30-year career as the owner of Village Laundromat. An active member...
Posted in: 1960sR. John Stern ’61
February 15th, 2021
On February 15, 2021 beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Uncle, (Robert) John Stern passed away at the age of 78. He suffered a series of strokes which advanced his dementia and ultimately landed him in hospice. John was born on July 5th, 1942 in New York City. His parents were Jewish refugees...
Posted in: 1960sDouglas M. Denham ’65
April 1st, 2020
Douglas McCrory Denham, a long time teacher at South Kent, died on April 1st, 2020, of complications due to multiple myeloma. He leaves behind his wife, Dede, his two children, Dina and Bill, and 5 grandchildren. Doug taught at South Kent for 25 years. He and Dede then went to Ecuador where they t...
Posted in: 1960sJay A. Bontecou ’67
December 3rd, 2019
As a 1967 graduate of SKS, I regret to inform the School of the passing of my classmate and roommate, Jay A Boutecou. Jay died on December 3, 2019 from cancer. He is survived by two sons, Bill and Jesse. Jay still has family in Millbrook, New York. We are sorry for his loss and our deepest con...
Posted in: 1960sJoseph S. Selby II ’69
December 3rd, 2019
68, of Tucson died peacefully on December 3, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Sara and David; grandchildren, Bodhi and Harper; sister, Jane (Eddie); numerous relatives and countless friends. Joe taught at TUSD for over 30 years. He will be missed by all who were fortunate to kno...
Posted in: 1960sJohn Craig Heuss ’61
April 30th, 2019
John Craig Heuss, age 76, of New Hartford NY and formerly of Syracuse NY died on April 30, 2019 with his loving wife at his side.He was born in Evanston Il a son of The Rev. John Heuss and Elizabeth Beck Heuss. He was educated at South Kent School and Hobart College and received his MBA from Syracus...
Posted in: 1960sPeter P. Keelty '61
February 5th, 2019
Born on August 2nd 1942 in New England, skier, patrolman and eventually ski instructor in Stowe, Vermont, Peter soon became a ski rep for Salomon in New York City and Connecticut. Co-founder of RealSkiers.com, Peter Keelty, died Feb. 5, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah, from complications of emphysem...Posted in: 1960sPeter P. Keelty '61
February 5th, 2019
Born on August 2nd 1942 in New England, skier, patrolman and eventually ski instructor in Stowe, Vermont, Peter soon became a ski rep for Salomon in New York City and Connecticut. Co-founder of RealSkiers.com, Peter Keelty, died Feb. 5, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah, from complications of emphysem...
Posted in: 1960sDavid S. Fuller ’61
January 15th, 2019
David passed away on January 15, 2019 at his home in Devon surrounded by family, which is where he wanted to be. He is survived by his wife Graham, and his two daughters, Grayson and Laurel.He had been battling a heart condition for the last several years. Unfortunately, the muscle was too weak to o...
Posted in: 1960sLawrence H. Reybine, Jr. ’67
January 13th, 2019
Lawrence H. “Hunt” Reybine, Jr. died Jan. 13, 2019, in Northport, N.Y.He was born Dec. 29, 1947, to Ethel and Lawrence Reybine in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The family moved to Orient the summer of 1949.Mr. Reybine graduated from Orient School in June 1961, Indian Mountain School in June 1962 and S...
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