Martin E. Cummings ’66

Marty died July 17, 2023, at his home in Bennington, Vt., after a brief illness.

Marty graduated from Niskayuna High School, near Schenectady, N.Y. Admitted to Princeton with the Class of  ’67, he was granted sophomore status. He majored in history and was a member of Wilson Lodge. He was active in the Outing Club and remained a committed outdoorsman for the rest of his life.

After graduating from Princeton, he earned a master’s degree in urban and environmental planning from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. For most of his career, he worked for the New York State Department of Public Service, conducting environmental analyses of gas pipeline and power plant projects.

In 1998, Marty moved from New York to Vermont. In 2004, he married Gail Mauricette. They traveled widely, to Alaska, Hawaii, the Galápagos Islands, and Montana, among other destinations, often returning to St. John in the Virgin Islands and Sanibel. They enjoyed hiking, backpacking, and kayaking in the White Mountains, the Adirondacks, and Vermont. 

Marty is survived by Gail, son Daniel, stepchildren Stephanie Mulligan and Jason Dolmetsch, and four grandchildren. The class extends its heartfelt condolences to them all.