“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 –
May they rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon them.”
– Samuel S. Bartlett
Dr. Philip R. B. McMaster, 95, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully and surrounded by immediate family on December 11, 2025. A devoted husband and father, he was an insatiably curious scientist, medical researcher, and psychiatrist, an inveterate sailor and an indefatigable painter. Phil was born on February 19, 1930, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and … Read more
Charles George “Chick” Willing, 91, of Eliot, ME, died peacefully on December 9, 2025, at his home. Chick was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 22, 1934, the oldest of five children of Leroy and Eleanor (Haviland) Willing. He attended Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia and Springfield College in Springfield, MA. He served in … Read more
Jonathan Bradshaw Lyttle died peacefully at home on December 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He had bravely fought the disease of Chondrosarcoma since 2021, doing everything possible to live for the family to whom he was so devoted. Born on October 12, 1944 to Christie and Jean Lyttle in Schenectady, New York, and … Read more
Steven “Sarge” Pickman, passed away on December 1, 2025. Sarge was a stand-up comedian from Boca Raton, Florida. Over the years, he performed shows at multiple venues and opened for various artists, including Aretha Franklin, Paul Anka, Donna Summer, Wayne Newton, Natalie Cole, Taylor Dayne, The Four Tops, and The Beach Boys. Pickman studied at … Read more
Thomas Howard Townsend, age 91, died on November 18, 2025, at home on Beacon Hill, surrounded his loving family. The only child of Charles and Katharine (Howard) Townsend, Tom was married for over 60 years to Mary Frances (Friedmann) Townsend. Tom’s optimistic, youthful spirit inspired friends and family to join his adventures and to … Read more
Henry Davey Hamilton died on November 4, 2025 in Darien, CT after a long battle with Prostate cancer. He was born on May 12, 1935 to Henry and Jane Davey (Walker) Hamilton in Flushing, NY. Throughout his life he was known as Davey to avoid confusion with his father. Davey was descended from the Hamiltons … Read more
From classmate and class agent, Peter Thompson ’67 … I first met Henry when I arrived on campus in September 1964, more than 61 years ago. Henry and I were roommates our Sixth Form year, and that enforced closeness and our shared love for SKS formed the basis for our enduring friendship. In his quiet … Read more
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ryan Johnson, who left us far too soon on October 10, 2025. Born on September 14, 2005, in Grapevine, Texas, Ryan brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew him. Ryan was the beloved son of Craig and Brandi Johnson. He shared a meaningful … Read more
