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WARFORD, SUSAN D.G. 58, of Wakefield, beloved wife, daughter, mother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home Friday, surrounded by her family. Sue was married to Rick Warford for 33 years. Sue was born in Ft. Meade, MD, the daughter of Frank Gruskay of Connecticut and the late Bette (Gordon) Gruskay. Along with her husband and father, Sue is survived by two sons, Matthew Warford and his wife Paula of Boston, MA, and Lucas Warford of Washington, DC, her sister Nancy Gruskay of Boulder, CO and brother Jeffrey Gruskay of Branford, CT, as well as her loving nieces and nephews. Sue grew up outside New Haven, Connecticut and attended Wesleyan University. After graduating with a degree in Child Psychology, she earned her masters degree in Early Childhood Development from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Sue was passionate about nurturing young children, supporting their families, and educating future teachers. She began her career teaching at the University of Rhode Island Child Development Center (CDC) in 1987 and soon after became its director, a tenure that lasted 27 years. Under Sue’s leadership, hundreds of students and their families attended the CDC, and the school won accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, flourishing into the well-respected program that it is today. Sue also worked to better the education of young children outside of the CDC, teaching Early Childhood Education at URI and working as an education consultant for the state’s Early Learning Standards Project. Sue earned recognition for her leadership at the CDC and her role in the community. She was the URI Foundation’s Administrative Excellence Award winner in 2005, and the College of Human Science and Services Outstanding Professional Staff Award winner in 2004. In 2015, Sue was named the URI Association for Professional and Academic Women (APAW) Woman of the Year. Sue loved walking on Green Hill beach, sitting in mountain rivers, dancing to Van Morrison, and going to concerts with her husband. She was an avid reader, educator, and Sudoku-doer. Above all, Sue cared deeply for her friends and family and found the utmost joy in nurturing the people she loved. She will be greatly missed. Visiting hours will be at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, Monday, April 25, from 4-7 pm. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 26, at 1:30pm at 230 Metaterraine Ave, South Kingstown. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Susan D.G. Warford to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift. For guest book and condolences, averystortifuneralhome.com.

Dr. David Lee Clair, 57, of the Lehigh Valley, passed away on Feb. 19, 2016. Born on Feb. 20, 1958, he was the son of Elaine (Eskin) Clair and the late Dr. Henry Clair. David was a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Class of 84. He met his wife Carla in residency and they were married 26 years. David was a Urologist for 30 years and worked as a Urologic Surgeon at Lehigh Valley Hospital for 25 years. He was loved and respected by his patients and medical personnel. He was passionate about his family and snow skiing. In the summer he loved to hike with his wife and dogs. He made a positive difference the lives of those he had met on life’s journeys. His presence will be greatly missed. Survivors: A loving part of David will continue to live on in his family. He is survived by his wife, Carla Chiapella; son, Aaron Clair; mother Elaine Clair, and sister, Beth Eisenman and her husband Jesse. Services: Memorial, 3:30PM, Sunday, Feb. 28th, at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 1629 W. Hamilton St., Allentown 18102. A visitation will be held from 2 to 3:30PM in the funeral home. Shiva will be observed Monday Feb. 29th, from 4 to 8PM at the family’s home.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, partner Alan Kraus. Since joining Latham in 2001, Alan applied his extraordinary talent and exemplary leadership in countless ways: as a formidable advocate for clients, an inspiring mentor to many, and a strong practice builder. A member of the New York and New Jersey offices, Alan was a consummate professional and a man of principle who embodied the values that the firm holds dear.

Widely known for his poise and eloquence as a trial lawyer, Alan maintained a robust practice in complex litigation that focused on product liability, toxic tort, environmental and commercial litigation. He also had significant experience in securities fraud, patent litigation, professional malpractice and employment matters. Alan tried more than 50 cases and argued numerous appeals in the federal Courts of Appeals, the New Jersey Appellate Division and Supreme Court and the New York Appellate Division and Court of Appeals.

“In my 12 years of working with Alan, he faced every challenge with unstoppable resolve — both in the courtroom, and in life,” says retired partner Dave McLean. “Alan was a phenomenal litigator with an unmatched passion for trial work who made an indelible mark on our team. The respect and affection in which Alan is held by so many reflect his tremendous integrity, his trusted leadership, and his strength of character.”

Partner Allen Gardner adds: “Alan’s strategic mindset and personal warmth really made him stand out as a lawyer. Always up for a challenge, he was a big-picture thinker who presented beautifully in the courtroom. And behind the scenes, Alan created a collegial work environment that benefitted everyone who was fortunate to work with him.”

“A Top-Notch Trial Lawyer”

Alan received his JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Alan earned a reputation as a skillful trial lawyer, defending clients in prominent product liability cases such as his defense of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in a multi-billion dollar RICO action brought against the tobacco industry by the Johns-Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust that went to trial in the Eastern District of New York in 2000.

At Latham, Alan continued to amass an impressive body of work that encompassed a number of complex, high-profile matters. He considered his representation of Essex Chemical in New Jersey’s first natural resource damages trial to be among the most challenging cases of his illustrious career. Alan and Latham colleagues developed a creative defense argument that called into question key principles of New Jersey’s natural resource damages program — resulting in a complete defense judgment for their client. Months later, Alan also successfully tried a second natural resource damages case for Union Carbide Corporation.

Says partner Kegan Brown, who worked under Alan on both cases: “I learned how to litigate from Alan. He was a top-notch trial lawyer and a master writer who crafted simple, persuasive arguments that resonated in court. Most importantly, Alan was a team player who always made you feel like he had time for you. It was clear that he genuinely wanted to help others grow and succeed.”

Partner Gary Gengel adds: “Alan was there for us whenever we needed his advice and guidance. His calm demeanor, steady pace and strategic mind instilled confidence.”

Trusted Leader and Inspiring Mentor

Alan’s remarkable resolve, trusted leadership and boundless energy were evident beyond his practice work. At Latham, Alan chaired the local Litigation Department for six years and was a member of the Associates and Pro Bono Committees. He considered one of his greatest professional honors to have been elected to the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1999. Alan also was a distinguished member of our Trial Advocacy program, serving on its faculty for more than 10 years and making incredible contributions to teaching trial lawyer skills.

His many accomplishments and service to Latham have left an enduring imprint on our firm. As a leader in several aspects of firm management, Alan and his unflappable judgement and analytical eye were highly valued, and he was a role model and mentor to many. Partner Miles Ruthberg recalls: “Alan was an extremely accomplished lawyer and a positive and inspiring mentor. Soft-spoken, understated and big-hearted, Alan was always quick to praise others and to share his wisdom. He brought the same commitment and passion to mentoring many of us in the courtroom as he did on the golf course — a game which he loved and for which he was prodigiously gifted.”

Alan will be remembered with great fondness and appreciation by his colleagues, particularly those who benefited from his thoughtful guidance. Adds associate Blake Denton: “I am a better lawyer today because of Alan’s mentorship. He took an interest not only in my work on our cases together, but also my career and family. Alan’s loss is a double-loss for Latham because we lost not only an elite trial lawyer, but a kind, wonderful person.”

We will miss Alan greatly and extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Davidson Moss ’68 

I am sorry to inform the Wesleyan community of the passing of Dave Moss ’68, Gamma Psi, from a heart attack on December 28, 2015.

Dave completed his first two years at Wesleyan, after which he was drafted into the Army.  He served as a medic with the First Cavalry Division in combat actions in Vietnam including the Tet Offensive.  Known as “Doc” Moss, he provided initial treatment of wounded soldiers and started a medical program for Vietnamese villagers as part of his service.

Dave returned to Wesleyan in 1968, but moved to Oregon without completing his degree — a move he later attributed to a reaction to his recent combat experience.  He subsequently received a BA and MA in history from the University of Oregon.  His career included staff work in the Oregon State Legislature, chief of staff for the Oregon Speaker of the House, work for the Associated Industries of Oregon, and the renovation of dilapidated properties into rental houses for modest-income persons.

Dave was a leader in his community as a city councilor in Salem, Oregon and was appointed by the Governor to serve as chairman of the State Ethics Commission.  He was known for speaking his opinions on important public issues regardless of their popularity, including support of gay rights as a councilman in the early 1990’s during a period of opposition for such measures.  He was an active volunteer and served on several charitable boards, including the Willamette Valley Hospice where he initiated an endowment fund, now named in his honor.  Upon his passing, the Governor of Oregon issued a condolence letter citing, among other things, his significant community service.

Dave was an active skier, whitewater rafter, sailor, carpenter, and historian.  As part of his personal research, he developed a paper titled “The Myth of the Vietnam Veteran,” which used social statistics to contradict the Hollywood image of the veteran as a drug-using, homeless, poorly-educated, suicidal loser.  He presented this paper to numerous civic organizations, along with a paper on post-traumatic stress syndrome which he believed was an actual condition, but with more subtle effects than were popularly attributed to it.

Dave leaves his wife, Patricia Graves Moss MAT ’70, daughter, Kathryn Reynolds and her husband Cody, sisters, Helen Ogden and Vikki Guy, along with numerous family, friends, and a community which he served.  He stood up for things that he believed in regardless of public opinion and was respected by all, including political and business persons of different philosophies, for his critical thinking and honest opinions.

Sincerely, Robert Pease ’69

James C. “Jim” Workman, 73, Allouez, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. The son of the late Donald and Florence (Emhardt) Workman was born on November 20, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. Jim graduated from Wesleyan University, B.A. in 1964 and Harvard Law School, J.D. in 1969. He later married Sue Palmer on September 6, 1983 in La Crosse. Jim and Sue were members of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church.

Jim was an Attorney and also held a myriad of executive roles including general counsel and Chief Executive Officer at TRANE and American Standard Co. Following his retirement, Jim volunteered for many years as treasurer at the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac.

He cherished his time with friends, colleagues and family. He also loved to travel with his family. As a dedicated philanthropist, Jim devoted much of his time and energy to the United Way.

Survivors include his wife, Sue; children: Gillian (Jon) Stein, West Hartford, CT; James H. (Julie) Workman, La Grange, IL; and godson Patrick McDonough; grandchildren: Daniel Stein, Caroline Workman, Owen McDonough, Steven Stein, Avery Workman, Keegen McDonough, Maggie McDonough, Casey Workman; cousins, Bill McCook and Ned McCook.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his cousin, Alan McCook, and Sue’s parents, Francis and Mildred Palmer.

Family and friends may visit at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 347 Libal St, De Pere, on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10:00am until the time of service at 11:00am. A memorial service for Jim will be celebrated at 11:00am with Fr. Eric Mills officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Jim to your local Autism Speaks Chapter.

Jim’s family would like to thank everyone that has called and expressed condolences through this tough time.

Thomas R. Patton III, died unexpectedly on April 1, 2015 while traveling with his wife Pam in Australia. He was a long-time resident of Chatham, and formerly lived in Sudbury, MA. He was 75 years old. Tom was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a graduate of Wesleyan University, in Middletown, CT. He served as an officer in the United States Navy and started his career as a registered representative at F.S. Moseley & Co. in Boston. After leaving F.S. Moseley, Tom joined a real estate development company and eventually formed his own real estate management company, The Alden Group, in Burlington, MA. Tom was a resident and engaged community member in Sudbury from 1969 to 1993. He was active in the Sudbury United Methodist Church, the Lincoln-Sudbury Boosters Club, the Greenwood Club, and in his spare time enjoyed running road races, coaching his childrens sports teams, and camping with family and friends. Seeking adventure and a change of pace, Tom and his family moved to Chatham in 1993 and opened the Carriage House Inn, which he and Pam sold in 1997. He was a Realtor with Kinlin Grover Real Estate until his retirement in 2014. He was active in community affairs, including the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, serving as President for several years, First Night Chatham, and Nauset Neighbors. He was a member of Chatham Platform Tennis Association, Monomoy Yacht Club, and Cranberry Valley Golf Club. Whether he was dressed up as a shark at the First Night road race or corralling volunteers at the Chatham town picture with his bullhorn, he brought energy and enthusiasm to life. Tom enjoyed his retirement with daily walks with his golden retriever Annie, reading, and visiting his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling and had adventures with Pam in Alaska, Costa Rica, China and Africa. Tom continued to stay active by riding his bike and playing paddle tennis and golf. He was particularly proud of raising money for charity through the annual Sandwich to Provincetown Last Gasp Bike Ride. His 2015 ride would have been his 15th year. He leaves his wife, Pamela, his son Christopher and his wife Hylah, of Charlotte, VT and his daughter Kate Eliot and her husband Peter, of Ipswich, MA. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Beam of Sherrills Ford, NC, and her two children, Thomas Beam and Elizabeth Pirone. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Binney and William Patton and Sarah and Emma Eliot, and his beloved dog, Annie. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Chatham onMonday, April 13, 2015, at 1:00 pm. All family and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers – capecodcharitablefunraisers.com/funraiser/lastgasp or mail to CCCF, Po.Box 362 Centerville, MA 02632.

Published in The Cape Codder from Apr. 7 to Apr. 14, 2015

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Herman K. Golnik, Jr., 77, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Monday,October 12, 2015 after a short illness. Herman was born in Bristol, CT, on August 6, 1938, the first son of the late Jenny (Brouillard) Golnik and Herman K. Golnik, Sr. After moving to Middletown, CT, he attended the public schools and upon graduation from high school attended Wesleyan University where he graduated in 1960 with a degree in government. While teaching and coaching at Monson Academy in Monson, MA and later Middletown High School, he received his Master’s in Education from the University of Hartford. He attended Vanderbilt Law School and received his JD in 1967. Throughout his career he worked for a series of financial institutions in New York City, Detroit and Orlando that included American Express, National Bank of Detroit and Sun Banks, NA of Florida. He also spent time working for Chrysler at their 8 Mile Assembly facility as a tool and die maker and teaching in the Detroit Public School System. After retiring, he moved back to Middletown where he occasionally was a substitute teacher. He enjoyed politics and baseball and loved the New York Yankees. Herman was predeceased by his son Alexander A. of Craig Key, Florida. He is survived by his children: Dr. Karl C. and his wife Kathleen of Cincinnati, David C. and his wife Yvonne of Richardson, Texas, Jonathan A. and his wife Phyllis of Carlisle, MA, Benjamin A. and his wife Allison of St. Paul, MN and Katie M. (Holt) and her husband Jason of Longwood, Florida. He leaves 9 grandchildren; Charlotte, Reid, Ian, Seth, Zeke, Tillie, Alex, Elizabeth and Charlie. He is also survived by his brother, David A. and his wife Patrice of Wooster, OH. Honoring Herman’s wishes a cremation has taken place. There will be calling hours on Saturday, October 17th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown followed by a graveside service to lay to rest Herman, at 10:30 a.m. at Indian Hill Cemetery, 383 Washington St., Middletown. To share memories or send condolences to the Golnik family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

Winslow H. Adams, Jr., 79, formerly of Chatham MA, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2016 at The Glen at Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster PA.

“Win” was born Feb. 12, 1937 in Newton MA.  He was the oldest son of Elizabeth Swett and Winslow H. Adams, Sr.  Win was preceded in death by his brother, Richard E. Adams.

Surviving is his wife Carroll; a son Richard W. Adams of Yarmouth ME, and daughter Tracy L. Adams of Waukegan IL.

Win graduated from Lawrence Academy in Groton MA followed by Wesleyan University in Middletown CT, Class of 1960.  In college he played football, ice hockey, and was President of his fraternity, Psi Upsilon.

During his 40 years of work, his employers were: MONY, Providence RI; Lake Forrest (IL) College, Development Office; Francoeur & Co., Chicago; Security Benefit, Topeka KS; and his last 15 years were with MetLife, Broken Arrow OK and NYC.  Win was a wholesaler for Security Benefit and MetLife.  He traveled throughout the nation training salespeople to sell annuities and investment products.  He thoroughly enjoyed his work with each and every employer.

Win’s love of classic cars led him to be Chairman of the Car Museum at the Heritage Museum and Gardens on Cape Cod.  He recently parted with his last classic, a 1963 Daimler SP250 roadster.

He was a charter member of the World Champion Lake Bluff Precision Lawn Mower Drill team which mows in every 4^th of July parade in Lake Bluff, IL where he never had so much fun in his life.  Twenty men mow, in costume, to a theme they choose, which was usually controversial or political in nature.  Win returned two years ago for the 40^th Year Celebration of the LB Mowers to ride in the parade behind the third generation mowing team.

As Win always enjoyed singing, he was in The Chorale and Archway Chorus at Willow Valley Communities.

Beginning at age 6 Win went to summer camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Even as an adult he returned as often as possible to North Woods Camp to participate in Old Timers Weekend to work on camp projects.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Win’s favorite place:

North Woods Camp, c/o YMCA of Greater Boston, P.O. Box 10, Mirror Lake, NH 03853.  Win’s request of no memorial service is being honored.  Private burial will be at the Holy Sephulchre Cemetery in Glenside, PA.

The family wishes to thank Arbor View and the Glen at Willow Valley Communities as well as Caring Hospice Services for the kindness, love, and compassionate care given to Win and Carroll.

John Clifford Allen Jr., age 81 of Woodruff, WI died on Sunday, April 3rd at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. John was born on December 12, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John Sr. and Kathleen (nee Edwards) Allen. Before moving to the Northwoods 27 years ago, John had been an influential and active member of the transportation industry as he was Co-founder and former Executive Vice President of ITOFCA and also served as former President of the Chicago Traffic Club.
John was the former owner and pianist at Ma Bailey’s Supper Club. Music was a very important part of John’s life; he was a former member of several bands including the Mad Monks of Melody and Toe Jammerz, a 50-year member of SPEBSQSA (International Barbershop Society), 2-time President and member of International Championship Chorus West Towns (Lombard Chapter of SPEBSQSA), former President of the Lakeland Performing Arts Association, and member of the Campanile Chorus and Aurora Borealis Chorus.
John was the Woodruff representative and Chairman of the Greater Minocqua Chamber of Commerce Room Tax Commission. John was also an active member and Treasurer of Community Presbyterian Church of Lac du Flambeau, WI.
He is survived by his wife; Judith Allen and by Sons: John (Graciela) Allen; Jeffrey (Kim) Allen and Jon (fiancé Jolene) Wayland and Daughters: Julie (Monty) Ruff and Janet (Scott) Paintin and by Grandchildren: Gigi and John Allen; Monty and Cailin Ruff; Ashley, Brittany and Justin Allen; Matthew and Amanda Paintin; Dylan Wayland; Sky, Darren and Devin Risingsun and by his Sister; Suzi (Richard) Wertz.

Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, May 19th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Community Presbyterian Church of Lac du Flambeau, WI with Memorial Services at 3:00 PM and a reception following the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Presbyterian Church of Lac du Flambeau in memory of John Clifford Allen Jr.

Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com.

Professor Emeritus Edgar Milan Palmer, 80, of East Lansing, MI, died in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital on April 17, 2015 surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Born on May 17, 1934 in Hartford CT, he was the eldest of three sons of the late Florence Wyman Palmer and Milan Henry Palmer.

Dr. Palmer graduated with honors from Wesleyan University in 1956. In 1955 he quarterbacked the Cardinals to lopsided wins over archrivals Amherst and Williams. From 1956 to 1960, he worked at the United Aircraft Research Laboratories in East Hartford, CT, where he was in charge of helicopter performance simulation programs for Sikorsky Aircraft. At the same time he earned an M.S. in mathematics from Trinity College.

In 1960 he returned to graduate school in the doctoral program in mathematics at the University of Michigan and graduated in 1965 with a Ph. D. After a post-doctoral year at University College London, he joined the faculty in the Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University in 1967.

Over the next 35 years he wrote two books and over 70 research papers on his specialty, Combinatorics and Graph Theory. He loved teaching and enjoyed mathematics most when it was a group enterprise. Much of his work was done in collaboration with others. He had Erdös number 1.  He was a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, an editor and reviewer for several mathematics journals, lectured at many conferences and colloquia, had 7 doctoral students of his own and advised many others. He spent sabbatical leaves at Oxford (1973-1974) and Cambridge and Essex Universities (1980). He served as Associate Chair of the math department in 1997-1999.

Ed made many trips to Alaska for mathematics conferences, lectures and consulting. He and his wife, Jane, backpacked in Denali, kayaked in Prince William Sound and served as volunteers in peregrine falcon studies for Alaska Fish and Game, the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the U.S Air Force.  After retirement, his favorite activity was canoeing with Jane and grandsons in the UP in the wetlands of the Hiawatha National Forest this side of Paradise.

When his daughters were children, Ed provided piano accompaniment for their Suzuki violin recitals.  In his later years, he was an enthusiastic member of the PT Strummers Ukulele ensemble and accompanied his daughters and grandsons in family jam sessions.   Ed recently wrote the following to his daughter, Amy, “Life is quite a struggle sometimes.  Music and laughter ease the way and make it joyful.  Singing is terrific medicine.  Lyrics are important and fun.”

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jane Byrne Palmer; daughters, Amelia (Amy) Byrne Palmer Hansen (Chris Hansen) of Portland, OR, and Angela Goodrich Palmer (Julian Fischer) of Anchorage, AK; grandsons, Jeremy Palmer Hansen and Andrew Palmer Hansen of Portland, OR; Benjamin Palmer Fischer and Kyle Byrne Fischer of Anchorage, AK; brother John G. Palmer, and sister-in-law Diana Palmer of Winston-Salem, NC, brother Charles W. Palmer (Nancy) of Spokane WA, and sister-in-law Mary Lou Rischar (Jim) of Vancouver, WA.

Celebration of Life to be held at 2pm on Sunday, May 3rd, Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

Arrangements entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, MI.  Please visit http://www.mi-cremation.com/ to sign on-line guest book.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to:  The Richard E. Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o MSU Department of Mathematics, College of Natural Science 619 Red Cedar Road, East Lansing, MI 48824, 517.432.9738  http://www.math.msu.edu/alumni/phillips_scholarship/default.aspx; ; The Renucci Hospitality House 290 Ransom Street NE?Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 ?(616) 391-1790 http://give.spectrumhealth.org/get-involved/volunteer/renucci; The National Wildlife Federation http://www.nwf.org/