Charles Henry Lafean ’52

Charles died June 20, 2003, in Lewiston, Maine.

Born in Chicago in April 1924, he was the second oldest member of our class. His preparation for Princeton included schooling at the Episcopal Academy and Portland Junior College, service in the Navy during World War II, and an early marriage.

At Princeton he belonged to Prospect Club and worked in the Campus Center while pursuing his bachelor's degree. Charles went on to a career with Pitney Bowes as a service technician. Following his retirement, he owned and operated Lafean Automated Mailing Systems.

He was a longtime, active member of the United Methodist Church in Auburn, Maine, serving on its executive committee and singing in its choir. An avid outdoorsman and woodworker as well as a singer, he served numerous other organizations, included the Androscoggin Chorale, the Lost Valley Ski School, the Sunday River Ski Patrol, and the American Red Cross.

When invited to contribute to our BOH, Charles graciously declined, pointing out poignantly that his age and marital status had kept him from knowing any of his classmates.

He leaves a daughter, Katherine Lafean Bono; a son, Charles H. Jr.; two grandsons; and a faithful companion, Barbara J. Harrison. To them, the class extends deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1952