Donald E. Kidd ’35

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DON KIDD, after a long illness, died Dec. 25, 1990, at his home in Needham, Mass., where he had lived for more than 32 years. He is survived by a son, Donald Jr., one grandchild, and three sisters. His wife, Anson Church, whom he married in 1936, and another son, Kenneth, predeceased him.

Brought up in Montclair, NJ., Don attended Montclair schools and Hotchkiss. At Princeton he majored in economics and graduated cum laude. His roommate senior year was Tom Moyer. His college activities included 150lb. football and band.

Don's first job was with C.I.T. Financial Corp. and he advanced to V.P. of the company's Boston office, which he organized in 1959. After retirement Don remained active in business as an independent financial consultant

The Kidds were participative citizens in Needham community affairs and were most active in the cause of mental retardation. The family had a summer home at Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard, where fishing and sailing were their means of relaxation.

The Class is sorry to lose another loyal member, and conveys its deepest sympathy to the family.

The Class of 1935

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