John A. Faill ’50

John died in Florida Sept. 19, 2005.

John was born and raised in Niagara Falls, N.Y., and graduated from Ridley School in St. Catherine, Ontario. Transferring to Princeton from Niagara University in 1948, he majored in chemistry and belonged to Elm Club.

John's early career was as a chemist and product manager with DuPont in Niagara Falls; Memphis, Tenn.; and Wilmington, Del. In 1966, with his second wife, Patricia, he bought a "dream" home in Lewes Beach, Del., where he enjoyed swimming, sailing, fishing, and clamming. In 1971, tired of the corporate environment, he took a job with Barcroft Co. in Lewes Beach. In his 25th bio, John noted that one of Barcroft's products was Maalox, in case any classmates suffered from the gastronomic pains of big-city living.

He retired to Fort Myers, Fla., in 1981, where he busied himself with travel and local affairs. Unfortunately, Patricia died suddenly in 1994. John remained in Fort Myers, where he continued his local activities and kept in close touch with his children and friends.

Our condolences go to John's sister, Susan; his brother, Rodger; his children, Denise, John IV, and James; stepchildren Page Holmquist and Chip Adams; and four grandchildren.

The Class of 1950