“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
South Kent School mourns the loss of Robert “Bob” John MacLean, a devoted educator, leader, and advocate for young men’s education, who passed away peacefully at his home in Wilson, Wyoming, on December 14, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on February 18, 1937, in Coronado, California, Bob’s life was marked by an … Read more
Naples, FL/Hudson, MA – William A. Reynolds of Naples, FL and Hudson, MA passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on December 6th, 2024 at the age of 94. He leaves behind his son William Reynolds III of Hudson, MA and his daughter Laurel Reynolds of Naples, FL; his six grandchildren (and spouses): … Read more
Joseph Foote, born on October 26, 1932, in New York City, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 22, 2024, in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Raised in Deerpath, Bristol, New Hampshire, Joseph’s early education was at South Kent School, followed by his graduation from Williams College. He furthered his education by earning a Master’s degree in … Read more
Peter M. Pirnie, 92, who served The Chase Manhattan Bank for 37 years – including posts in London, Brussels, Kuwait and Liberia – died on November 17, 2024, in Woodstock, GA. A Massachusetts native, he attended South Kent School and graduated from Bowdoin College in Maine in 1955. He became a captain in the U.S. … Read more
Dear South Kent Family, It is with profound sadness that I share news of the passing of Elizabeth “Liz” K. Richards, the beloved wife of our 5th Head of School, Noble “Nobby” F. Richards ’49. Liz passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, surrounded by her sons and members of her … Read more
Henry “Hank” Steele, age 88 of Indio, California died peacefully with his wife at his side on 17th of September after a brief illness. He was born December 10, 1935, in Princeton, New Jersey to Hollins McKim Steele and Susan Cornelia Duffield. Hank spent his formative years at South Kent School in South Kent, CT … Read more
Allerton “Tony” Garthwaite Smith, 72, died peacefully from a heart attack at his home at the Onteora Club in Tannersville, New York, on August 20, 2024. Tony was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 21, 1951, the eldest son of Nancy (Ward) Smith and the late Peter G. Smith. He spent his childhood with … Read more
Clifford Leonard, Jr., 73, of Columbia, SC died on August 15, 2024 after a short illness. He was a graduate of Aiken Preparatory School in Aiken, SC, a 1969 graduate of South Kent School in South Kent, Connecticut and a 1973 graduate of Sewanee, University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. He pursued graduate studies … Read more
Stephan Salisbury, 77, of Swarthmore, retired longtime senior cultural writer for The Inquirer, essayist, and author, died Saturday, July 20, 2024 of lung cancer at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Stephan Percy Salisbury was born March 20, 1947, in Mamaroneck, N.Y. He went to boarding school in Connecticut and earned a bachelor’s degree … Read more
Born in Cincinnati, OH, Ralph grew up on Cape Cod in Truro, MA as the son of noted artist and painter, Cleveland L. Woodward and his wife Emily Crosby Woodward. Ralph was the youngest of the 3 children. His older brother, Cleveland, was 10 years older and his sister, Eloise was 6 years older. Cleveland … Read more