“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

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  • David P. Coles '81

    December 21st, 2023


    David P. Coles '81
    David Coles (SKS ‘81)  passed away on December 21, 2023 peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, following an illness. David attended South Kent for all four years. David was “everybody’s friend” at South Kent and was a strong student. He excelled academically, particularly in E...

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  • Charles M. D. Swanson '80

    August 25th, 2023


    Charles M. D. Swanson '80
    Beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Charles "Chip" Swanson died unexpectedly on August 25, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1962, to Maynard William Swanson and Miriam Hamm Swanson. He graduated from South Kent School (South Kent, CT) in 1980 and earned a BA at Miami University (Oxford, OH) ...

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  • Robert J. Kalbaugh '82

    July 13th, 2023


    Robert J. Kalbaugh '82
    Robert J. Kalbaugh, age 59, of Sandy Hook, CT passed away peacefully at home sitting on the back patio watching the birds, on the beautifully sunny afternoon of July 13th, 2023. Rob passed away after a very courageous 16-month battle with cancer. Rob was born in Huntington, Long Island to Robert ...

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  • Ethan F. Parker '87

    December 6th, 2022


    Ethan F. Parker '87
    November 12, 1968 - December 6, 2022 Ethan F. Parker was born in Manhattan, NY on November 12, 1968. He passed away at age 54 in Reno, NV on December 06, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Ethan proudly attended South Kent School for Boys where he formed lifelong friendships and learned the morals and v...

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  • Christian J. Larson '84

    October 11th, 2022


    Christian J. Larson '84
    May 1, 1966 – October 11, 2022IN THE CARE OF Virgil T Golden Funeral ServiceChristian Larson, age 56, of Salem, Oregon passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

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  • Finnius F. Ingalls '87

    September 14th, 2022


    Finnius F. Ingalls '87
    Beloved husband, father, son, sibling and friend Finnius Fay Ingalls left us September 14, 2022, at the age of 53 and after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Finn touched all who knew him with his thoughtfulness, gentle and dependable ways, solid humor, and his creative and practical knowhow. Finn a...

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  • Matthew Last ’85

    April 21st, 2021


    Matthew Last ’85
    Matthew Edison Dick Last passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 in Mystic, CT.Born in Los Angeles, Matthew was the youngest of four children born to the late Jim and Marnie Last.His brothers, William "Wooley", and Teddy, preceded him in death, in 2004 and 2006 respectively.His first job as a young...

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