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Stephen P. Fowle

Peterborough, NH – Stephen Parker Fowle, 86, died on July 2, 2026, after a long journey with Parkinson’s Disease, with his wife of 62 years, Betsy, by his side. Steve was born to the late William Cowper Fowle and Antoinette Treadway Fowle on February 13, 1940, in Pittsfield, MA. He grew up on the campus … Read more

Christopher E. Merola ’77

On June 16, 2026, Christopher Merola entered St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT where he later succumbed to his unexpected illness at the age of 67. Chris was born in Brooklyn New York Dec. 29, 1958, to Vincent Merola and Honor Boyd. Vincent was owner of Merrill Sharpe LTD, a successful clothing manufacturer. Chris’ grandfather … Read more

Paul L. Abbott

Paul L. Abbott, 86, a longtime resident of Kent, CT, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was an educator who played many different roles at his beloved South Kent School in South Kent, CT. He retired in 2014 after 49 years of dedicated service. Born on September 26, … Read more

Nicholas A. Hill ’63

March 26th, 1945 – February 14, 2026 Nicholas Adams Hill, 80, passed away on February 14th, 2026 in Roseland, New Jersey. A longtime resident of Washington, DC, he had moved to New Jersey six weeks prior to be closer to family. Nick married Silvia “Bibi” Freyre Hill, his wife of nearly 50 years, on June … Read more

Michael Corrigan ’64

The Reverend Michael Corrigan of Colrain MA, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Feb 1, 2026 at the age of 80. Born in Baltimore MD to Bishop Daniel and Elizabeth Corrigan, he grew up in St. Paul, MN, Denver, CO and New York City. Informed by his parents’ dedicated works of civil disobedience and … Read more

Boylston A. Beal II ’54

Boylston A. “Bo” Beal II, 90 years old of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2026. Bo, as he was called, was born October 19,1935 in Cambridge, MA. He was a son of the late Reverend James Holland Beal and Georgette Appleton Binney Beal. He was a graduate of South Kent School in South … Read more

Craig M. Ehleider ’68

Craig Ehleider passed away peacefully on January 3rd surrounded by close friends and family after losing his battle to cancer. Craig was born in Poughkeepsie in 1949 and graduated from South Kent school where he starred on both the football and rowing teams. He continued his passion for sports and physical activity at Colorado College, … Read more

Philip R. B. McMaster ’48

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