Frank Lovejoy William Jr.M.D. ’36

Frank died July 31, 1997. He was 83. A lifelong resident of Rochester, N.Y., he was a physician, professor, and philanthropist. He prepared at Hotchkiss. At Princeton he majored in biology and was a member of Colonial Club. In 1940 he graduated from the U. of Rochester Medical School.

During WWII, he served three years in the Navy Medical Corps, mostly in the Pacific theater, and retired as a lieutenant.

Frank joined the U. of Rochester Medical Center in 1951 as a clinical professor. He started Highland Hospital's cardiopulmonary lab in 1963 and remained there until retiring in 1984. He served on its board and was chairman from 1967-70.

He and his wife, Lynne, were most generous in community projects and, in their quiet manner, endeared themselves to their community.

Frank began to lose his hearing in later years. He and Lynne wondered why there were no hearing devices for the deaf in their declining years. So, about three years ago, research was started in Rochester for a system and device to show the spoken word on a portable unit.

Besides Lynne, Frank is survived by a son, Lawrence, a daughter, Linda Wehle, and five grandchildren.

Frank was a loyal Princetonian and indeed lived a productive life.

The Class of 1936