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Donald James Sutherland ’53

Don, fondly known by most of us as "Suds," died at his Long Island home on Aug. 10, 2002. He was the son of Lavinia…

Norbert A. Ehrmann ’53

Norb, a native of Heidelberg, Germany — and naturally a most valued member of the Princeton German Club — died Mar. 1, 2002. Entering from…

Lowry Jackson Caudell Jr. ’53

Jack, one of our quiet, bright, modest classmates died Mar. 8, 2002, in Columbia, S.C., from Parkinson's. He graduated from Greenville (S.C.) HS with highest…

Frederick Wayne Lafferty ’53

A true gentleman to the end, Fred died Mar. 1, 2002, of cancer at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Fred entered Princeton from Gilman…

Charles Allen Pryor Jr. ’53

One of our most well-liked members, Charlie died of congestive heart failure Feb. 14, 2002, in Overgaard, Ariz. A native of Philadelphia, Charlie joined the…

Joseph Francis Golden Jr. ’53

One of Princeton's finest baseball players, Joe died suddenly of cardiac arrhythmia Jan. 7, 2002, at his Teaneck, N.J., home. A left-handed first baseman, Joe…

Charles Augustine Rooney Jr. ’53

After courageously battling a long illness, Charlie died in Somerville, N.J., Jan. 11, 2002, a day after his 71st birthday. Charlie pulled a strong oar…

William Burton Ellis Jr. ’53

Bill died Nov. 13, 2001, in Brewster, Mass., after a long bout with Parkinson's disease. He was 70. His nickname was "Des," for Destroyer, which…

John Bailey Gibson ’53

John died in San Francisco on May 2, 1990, after a brief illness. An Albany, N.Y., native, John graduated from Albany Academy in a class…

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…

Michael Anthony Orlando ’53

Mike, who died of cancer Dec. 26, 2000, had deep roots in Camden County, N.J., where he was born and died. He had lived in…

Victor Stephen Preller ’53

Vic, who typified a classmate in Princeton's service, died Jan. 19, 2001, of pneumonia at the Princeton Medical Center after having been a member of…

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