Martin Albert Dale ’53

Marty, who came to Princeton on a William Cane Scholarship, and later showed his gratitude by establishing his own scholarships and fellowships, died Apr. 24, 2001, at Longboat Key, Fla.

Over the past decade more than 90 sophomores have received the Martin A. Dale Summer Awards and five seniors have been given his annual fellowships.

Born in Newark, N.J., Marty graduated with honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He belonged to Key & Seal Club. He received a Fulbright Scholarship, studied at the U. of Strasbourg, and obtained his master's with honors at Tufts U.

Among his numerous overseas positions were vice consul to Marseilles, vice consul and acting principal officer to Nice, and 2nd privy counselor and economic advisor to Prince Rainier of Monaco, where he helped develop the principality's economic resources.

Marty is survived by wife Berteline, sons Charles '78, W. Gregory '81, and Eric, daughter Pamela Grace, stepson John Baier, and sister Irene Goldfarb. Among '53 members at the service of thanksgiving for his life at the University Chapel was past class president Cliff Lindholm. Marty's life was a productive and meaningful one. He was truly a principal player on the international stage.

The Class of 1953