Bruce MacDonell Ridgway ’36

Bruce died Dec. 25, 2001. He graduated from Pomfret. At Princeton, Bruce was a member of Cap and Gown. His roommates were Bill Attwood, Henry Cross, George Hawks, Frank Lovejoy, and Sam Tyler.

During WWII he was a captain in North Africa, Italy, Northern France, and Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star and five battle stars. Except for service, Bruce was with NYC china importers Meakin and Ridgeway from 1936 to 1963. He then became business manager of the Marvelwood School of Cornwall, Conn., until he retired in 1971. Bruce volunteered for many local organizations, including Common Cause, and enjoyed working with his son, Gordon, on the family farm in Cornwall.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Katherine "Kitty," his daughter, Avery R. Chase, his son, Gordon, and five grandchildren. His brothers Donald '28, Kenneth '32, and Ian '46 predeceased him. Bruce was a loyal Princetonian and classmate. He will indeed be missed.

The Class of 1936