In Memoriam
“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 the poet
Laurence Binyon—
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
May they rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon them.”
— Samuel S. Bartlett
William A. Reynolds ’48
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 ’50
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 ’50
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
In Memoriam: Elizabeth K. Richards
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 D. Steele ’54
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 G. Smith ’71
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. ’69
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 P. Salisbury ’65
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
Peter True ’55
Pete True, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on June 1, 2024. He was the loving husband of Katie True. Born in South Amboy, NJ, he was the son of the late Frederick and Katherine (McClenahan) True. After graduating from high school, he proudly served in the US Army as Military Police. When his service ended, … Read more