Obituaries

HARRY S. EDWARDS, a retired chemist and computer scientist, died July 11, 2013. He was 94. A member of Beta Theta Pi, he received his degree with honors and with distinction in chemistry. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and to Sigma Xi. In 1943 he received a master’s from Wesleyan and in 1950 he received a PhD in physical chemistry from Northwestern University. His career focused on nuclear technology, including his employment at General Electric, where he worked on a project to develop a nuclear-powered aircraft. He then worked at Argonne National Laboratory from 1968 until his retirement in 1984. Predeceased by his brother, Austin M. Edwards ’37, he is survived by a niece and nephew, as well as their children and grandchildren.

ROBERT C. BIRDSEY, a farmer and retired materials engineer for the State of Connecticut, died Nov. 27, 2013, at age 94. He lived his whole life in Middlefield, Conn., in the same house built by his grandfather on the farm that had been in the family for many generations. An avid musician, he was also well known for his collection of peonies, which numbered more than 200 varieties, and which have been the subject of feature articles over the years. He is survived by four children, eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

RUSSELL C. TUTTLE, 97, a retired educator and the longtime director of overseas personnel for the American Friends Service Committee, died Apr. 14, 2013. A member of Alpha Delta Phi, he taught at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, before returning to the U.S., where he taught at Evansville College and at the University of Illinois before receiving a master’s degree in education at Springfield (Mass.) College. During World War II he registered as a conscientious objector and served in various civilian public service projects. His wife, Carol Richie Tuttle, died three weeks before him. Survivors include four children and his sister.

CHESTER J. DZIALO, a retired attorney and the co–founder of the Middletown, Conn., law firm of Dzialo, Pickett & Allen, P.C., died Mar. 16, 2010. He was 85. A member of Sigma Nu, he received his law degree from Catholic University of America. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army and landed on Utah Beach during the Normandy invasion on D–Day. He served on numerous boards in the Middletown area. Predeceased by both of his wives, Doris Griskhkat Dzialo and Barbara Jackson Dzialo, he is survived by eight nieces and nephews, two stepchildren, and several special friends.

HOWARD C. DYER JR., the retired treasurer and general manager of the New Bedford (Mass.) Storage Warehouse, died Mar. 15, 2006, at age 77. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Among those who survive are his wife, Norma Dalzell Dyer, and a sister.

LLOYD CALVERT, 77, a retired school superintendent and educational consultant, died Dec. 17, 2004. He received his degree with honors and received advanced degrees from Trinity College and the University of Connecticut. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy. During his long career in education, he served as superintendent of schools in Windsor, Trumbull, and West Hartford, Conn. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Brooks Calvert, two sons, and three grandsons.

STANLEY D. TABOR, 59, an attorney who was an executive in the healthcare and building materials industries, died Jan. 12, 2007. A member of the Commons Club, he was a barefoot punter for the football team. He received a bachelor’s degree from Colorado College and a law degree from the University of Denver. Survivors include his wife, Anna Manis Tabor, three children, his mother, and a sister and brother.

JAMES M. QUIGLEY, M.D., a radiologist, died Feb. 19, 2006 at age 56. A member of Phi Nu Theta, he received a medical degree from George Washington University. He is survived by his wife, Sandra J. Quigley, three sons, his parents, and five sisters.

WALTER G. TRICE, a retired actuary who was one of the top ten backgammon players in the U.S., as well as the author of several books, including Backgammon Boot Camp, died Aug. 23, 2009. He was 60. A contributing columnist to backgammon magazines, he also wrote computer programs. He received his degree cum laude. He is survived by his wife, Donna McDermott Trice, two stepchildren, three step-granddaughters, six siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews.

PATRICK W. KOCIAN, 50, a labor attorney, died March 29, 2007. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. He received his law degree from New York University. Among those who survive is a sister.