Harry R. Madeira ’49

Harry died Oct. 21, 2018, in Bangor, Maine, near his home in Northeast Harbor. He had lived there since retiring from his job in Philadelphia, and previously spent practically every summer in Maine.

Harry was born in Ardmore, Pa., near Philadelphia, and attended Episcopal Academy in Merion. After his graduation from Middlesex School, he served in the Army Air Force before joining the Class of 1949 at Princeton. He left before graduating and went to work for General Coal Co. in Buffalo, serving customers in western New York and Canada. After several years there, he returned to his hometown of Philadelphia, becoming the assistant general sales manager for the same company. In 1982, Harry retired as executive vice president and a director after 29 years of service.

Upon retirement, Harry moved to Northeast Harbor. He became involved in community affairs, including the Lions Club, the Mount Desert Water District, and the town’s Warrant Commission. His major interest was sailing, the Northeast Harbor Fleet, and the International One Design Class.

Harry is survived by four children and nine grandchildren. We offer our sympathy to his entire family.