Winthrop Page Hersey ’28

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Win died Dec. 2, 2002. He was born in Wellesley Hills, Mass., where he lived for many years. At Princeton he was a member of the ROTC and Cottage Club.

After college he joined the family firm, Hersey Manufacturing Co. in Boston, where he spent his entire business life. He retired as board chairman in 1976. Win served in the Army from 1942-46, and again from 1951-52. He retired in 1966 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

An avid golfer, he won the Marine Open and was runner-up in the Massachusetts Amateur Championship.

Win is survived by Audrey, his wife of 68 years; two daughters, Mrs. William R. Carter and Ms. Karen Hersey; a son, David '63; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The class extends its deepest sympathy to Mrs. Hersey and all the family.

The Class of 1928

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