M. Scott Chapin ’39

Scott died Dec. 13, 2005, in La Mesa, Calif.

Scott entered Princeton with us and was with us until the end of his junior year. He was a member of Terrace Club and majored in history. But at the end of that year he left to accompany his family on a world tour. Upon his return he went on to graduate with the Class of 1940.

We lost track of him until, at his request, the University readmitted him to our class in 1989 so he could attend our 50th reunion.

He was accompanied to the reunion by Aroline, then his wife of 36 years, who grew up in Princeton and attended Miss Fine's School. Although both were born in the Northeast, they actually met in California. Each had been married twice before, and Scott had a daughter from his first marriage.

Following a World War II stint in the Coast Guard in Hawaii and the Philippines, Scott entered the insurance business and continued in it until retirement.

To Aroline and to Scott's daughter, Carol Chapin, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.