Donald Ridgely Hyde ’47

Don Hyde, a loyal, enthusiastic classmate, died July 25, 1998, at home in Devon, Pa., of cancer. His wife of 49 years, Margaret, survives. At his memorial service, Don was eulogized by his grandson Matthew W., his three sons, Jeffrey W., Donald R., and Lawrence W., and his roommate, Bud Lethbridge. The service concluded with a rousing Tiger cheer.

Don prepared at Lawrenceville, where he received numerous awards for athletic ability and leadership. During WWII, he served in the Infantry and received the Bronze Star for heroism during the Battle of the Bulge. At Princeton he excelled in 150-lb. football, varsity baseball, and tennis. During senior year, he was president of Cap and Gown Club. In recent years, he was racquets professional at the Waynesboro Country Club in Paoli, Pa. During the last decade, Don won 11 national platform tennis doubles titles, the last two in February and March, while he was suffering the effects of cancer. Plans are underway for a Donald R. Hyde Memorial Trophy in platform tennis.

Don is also survived by granddaughter Jennifer A. and sisters Barbara H. Crafford and Harriet H. Mauck. Don will be sorely missed by family and friends. To them all, the class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1947