Francis B. Critchlow ’44

Fran, who switched careers early from chemical engineering to have 30 successful years in medical radiology, died Jan. 27, 2005, after a two-year illness in La Canada, Calif.

Fran was the son of Francis B. Critchlow 1910. He prepared at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, where he was active in ROTC, the honor society, and student council. At Princeton, he played freshman football and was treasurer of the University Press Club. He was a member of Whig-Clio and Cannon Club, roomed with John Kerrigan and Pete Hazelwood, and earned an engineering degree in 1943. He served three years in the Navy, including 16 months as a radar officer in the Pacific.

After working briefly with Monsanto on the A-bomb, he turned to medicine, earning a medical degree at the University of Southern California in 1953. He became a senior partner in a leading Southern California radiology group. He also was an avid amateur radio operator. In retirement, he and his wife, Marion ("Cissy"), traveled the world's continents. They attended Reunions regularly, joined often by Tom Sowden '44 and his wife for post-reunion excursions.

Fran is survived by Cissy; two sons, Jonathan F. and David N.; a daughter, Barbara C. Leigh '76; and a brother, John B. Critchlow. Our sincere condolences go to all.

The Class of 1944