Howard S. MacAyeal ’52

Howard came to us from Durfee High School in Massachusetts, majored in English, and joined Dial Lodge. He was on the editorial board of the Nassau Sovereign, a member of Whig-Clio, and roomed with Frank Harvey.

Howard went on to Harvard Law School and practiced as a trial lawyer in Chicago. In 1960, he began a remarkable career in international business with Eaton Corp., Global Consulting, World Alliance Merchant Finance Co., and China Trade Corp., most notably for the financing of the Great Wall Hotel in Beijing. He retired in 2015 to Cape Cod and wrote novels and short stories.

Howard died Feb. 22, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; and their children, Douglas, Jean, and Heather. His son, Berry, died before him.