In Memoriam (spring 2007)
Lucy K. (Kasparian) Aharonian M.A. ’61 of Weston, Mass., died on Nov. 5, 2006 at the age of 70. A graduate of Salem State College, Mrs. Aharonian earned a master ’s degree in math from Clark University and an M.B.A. from Boston University. Until her retirement five years ago, she worked as a software engineer for the Mitre Corporation, Raytheon and GTE. She also taught math and computer sciences at Newton South High School, Wentworth Institute, Bryant and Stratton College and Bentley College. She was an active member of the Society of Women Engineers.
Mrs. Aharonian had a second career as a basket artist and ran a studio at Artspace in Maynard, Mass. She was a founding member of the Basketry Guild of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society.
Alice L. (Tiderman) Carlson, of Shrewsbury, Mass., a longtime Clark employee, died on Jan. 28, 2007 after a long illness. Ms. Carlson studied accounting at Becker College and worked for several area companies before joining Clark University, where she rose to become comptroller and assistant treasurer, retiring after 20 years of service.
Ms. Carlson was active for over 65 years in the Vasa Order of America, a Swedish-American fraternal organization. The first woman to be elected as a Grand Lodge officer, she served in many leadership positions including Grand Master.
Ms. Carlson also served as secretary for the Vasa Order of America National Archives, director of the Swedish Council of America, and chairman and honorary life director of the Swedish National Federation. She was one of only two women to be elected director of the Swedish Cemetery Corporation in Worcester. Ms. Carlson was recognized as Swedish-American Woman of the Year in 1972 by the Swedish American Historical Society, and in 1987, the Swedish Government and the Swedish Vasa lodges named her Swedish-American of the Year.
“Alice served the University with great integrity and distinction,” says James Collins, vice president of planning and finance.
Carl L. Catani ’41 of Pembroke, Mass., died Jan. 7, 2007. He was 87.
Born in Boston, Dr. Catani graduated from Clark University and University of Maryland Dental School. He was a captain in the Army during World War II, serving as a dental surgeon on a hospital ship in Asia.
Dr. Catani was a dentist in Milton, Mass., for more than 50 years and the school dentist in Pembroke during the 1960s.
He was scout master in Pembroke from 1958 to 1962 and past president of the Sacred Heart Booster Club. Dr. Catani was also a member of American Legion, Chequessett Golf and Yacht Club in Wellfleet, the American Dental Association and the South Shore Dental Association. He enjoyed boating, fishing and playing golf.
“Carl was a quintessential gentleman who lived life to the fullest and represented the best qualities of Clark as a member of one of Clark ’s greatest classes,” says Tom Dolan ’62.
Benjamin Moulton ’39 died on Sept. 30, 2006, at age 89 in Terre Haute, Ind.
Professor Moulton graduated from Clark University in 1939, earned a master’s degree from Butler University in 1941 and a second master’s degree from Indiana University in 1945; he received a Ph.D. from Indiana University in 1950. Before joining the faculty at Indiana State University in 1961, he taught at Butler University, University of Florida, Florida State University, Western Reserve University, Flint Community College, and Eastern Michigan University.
A longtime chair of the Geography and Geology Departments at Indiana State University, Professor Moulton was an exceptional chairman and academic leader. While there, he founded the master ’s programs in geography and geology and Ph.D. program in geography. In his career, he published 17 articles, reviewed more than 40 books, taught graduate courses in geography at six colleges and universities, directed 12 field courses to Alaska and the northwestern United States, led annual field trips throughout Indiana, served on more than 25 Indiana State University committees, and directed in-service institutes for teachers of earth science. He worked with 14 science fairs in Michigan and Indiana and was a judge in 10 others.
Professor Moulton was honored by the National Council for Geographic Education for his outstanding contributions to undergraduate and graduate education in geography and excellence in mentoring students. Upon retiring, Indiana University established the Benjamin Moulton Award for demonstrated excellence in graduate academic prowess.
Linda “Lin” Roth Ph.D. ’97 succumbed to cancer on Nov. 6, 2006. Dr. Roth held a post at the University of Kentucky before moving on to Clemson University, Forestry and Resources Department, where she authored and edited the multiple award-winning book, “Life at the Water’s Edge.”
“We remember Lin well—her wit, her talent, her insight and her song writing,” says B.L. Turner II, director of Clark’s Graduate School of Geography. “The last was displayed during an Atwood Hall banquet, where she prepared—in one day—a song and delivered it by herself on guitar, roasting Dr. Thomas Veblen. She brought the house down. ”
Vincent P. Russell ’38, 91, died on Feb. 3, 2007 in Springfield, Mass.. Dr. Russell was born in Worcester, where he began his lifelong commitment to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
After earning his degree from Clark, Dr. Russell was nominated for a Boys Club of America work/study fellowship to Columbia University School of Social Work and aimed to professionalize Boys Club work. Following an interview with H. Averill Harriman, who later became Ambassador to England, he was selected from a pool of national candidates.
After receiving an M.S. in social work from Columbia University, Dr. Russell accepted a position as assistant executive director of the Ohio Boys Club in Toledo and became a member of the National Program Committee Boys Clubs of America. In 1942, he was named executive director of the Washington Boys Club in Tacoma, Wash.
His career was interrupted by World War II, when Dr. Russell volunteered for the U.S. Navy. He served as the Commissioned Executive Officer on a secret gunboat in the Pacific and was awarded five Battle Stars. Following the war, he spent the next 11 years as the superintendent of the Ionic Avenue Boys Club in Worcester.
Dr. Russell earned an M.A. in education and a doctorate in educational psychology from Boston University and was named associate professor at American International College. He began full-time, private practice in Worcester and later in Springfield as a clinical psychologist and a licensed independent clinical social worker. He earned the highest rank of ACSW and Diplomat in Clinical Social Work. He was also a school adjustment counselor for the Worcester Schools for many years.
An avid basketball player, Mr. Russell played on the basketball team of the Ionic Avenue Clubhouse, playing alongside Chet Jaworski in the New England Championship Tournaments; Commerce High ’s varsity team; and varsity team of Clark University.
Former Clark Trustee Charles L. Sanders, formerly of Worcester and recently of Sacramento, Calif., died on Jan. 1, 2007.
A graduate of Princeton University, Mr. Sanders received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. A veteran of World War II, he served as a Navy officer in the Southwest Pacific. Mr. Sanders began his career as an accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co. in New York City and moved to Worcester in 1950 to work for the Paul Revere Life Insurance Co., where he was the chief financial officer. He retired in 1985.
While in Worcester, Mr. Sanders served terms as president of the Worcester Taxpayers Association, as well as the Mohegan Council, Boy Scouts of America. He continued his volunteerism in Sacramento, most notably as an officer of the Service Corps of Retired Executives. He was also a member of the Masonic Fraternity and listed in Who ’s Who in America.
Joseph A. Tosi Jr. Ph.D. ’59 of San José, Costa Rica, died in his home on Dec. 2, 2006. Dr. Tosi was a geographer and ecologist known for defending Costa Rica ’s natural areas.
Born in Worcester, Mass., Dr. Tosi studied biology, ecology, forestry and geography at Massachusetts State University, Yale and Clark University, where he received a Ph.D. in ecology.
After living several years in Peru, Dr. Tosi and his family moved to Costa Rica in the early 1960s. In 1962, he co-founded the Tropical Science Center, which brought the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve in north-central Costa Rica under its wing in the earl y 1970s.
Dr. Tosi was a pioneer in the movement to create national parks and private reserves in the face of rampant deforestation. He was honorary president of the Tropical Science Center at the time of his death. In the early 1970s, his environmental-impact study for the highway over Costa Rica ’s central mountain range led to the creation of a well-visited wilderness and water-catchment area: The Braulio Carrillo National Park.
Dr. Tosi studied and proposed a long list of protected areas and will be remembered as one of the initial advocates for Costa Rica ’s national parks. Many of these protected areas eventually became national parks or refuges, including Corcovado National Park, Ca ño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Cahuita National Park, La Amistad International Park, Barbilla National Park, Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge and Diri á National Park.
Howard Green ’47, M.A. ’49, Southfield, Mich., died on Dec. 18, 2006. A special remembrance is planned for a future issue of Clarknews.
Corrections:
The class year and date of death of Dr. Karl Stacey Ph.D. ’55 was reported incorrectly in the Winter 2007 issue of Clarknews. Dr. Stacey received his Ph.D. from Clark in 1955 and passed away on July 10, 2006.
Charles Cleary ’85 was incorrectly listed as deceased in the Winter 2007 issue of Clarknews. We are happy to report that Mr. Cleary is alive and well.
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