William Morris Cairns ’31

William Morris Cairns of Ridgewood, N.J., died Apr. 27, 2003, of prostate cancer.

William received a bachelor's degree in modern languages and literature from Princeton, where he was active in wrestling and in marching band.

He married Winifred Eleanor Roth in 1943, and spent his career in advertising in NYC. He lived in NYC, Nyack, N.Y., and Miami. William also pursued an interest in folk and square dancing, which he taught to groups of all ages.

He is survived by his two sons and their wives: Alexander and Dusanka Cairns, and Christopher '69 and Kathleen Cairns. William was predeceased by Winifred, his brother John Cairns '24, and sisters Mary Bauchelle, Grace Peck, and Ruth Rogge. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army. The class sends its condolences to the family.

The Class of 1931