Eight Bells
- Robert G. McGuire ’92It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert George McGuire, 55, announce his passing, on February 13, 2025, after a brief, but extraordinarily brave battle with cancer. Rob was born December 10, 1969, to Thomas J. McGuire and Naomie Trundy McGuire. Due to the untimely death of his mother when he was 5 […] The post Robert G. McGuire ’92 appeared first on Alumni.
- Patrick D. Welch ’92After battling heart issues for over 10 years, Patrick passed on February 12, 2025, from complications of heart and kidney transplants brought on by giant cell myocarditis. Pat was born in Presque Isle, ME, to John and Cathie (Glackin) Welch, and was the favorite brother of his two sisters. His first job was delivering papers; […] The post Patrick D. Welch ’92 appeared first on Alumni.
- Peter A. Kurtin ’83Peter A. Kurtin ’83 passed away on February 18, 2025 at his home in Oakdale, Conn., after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. Peter grew up in the seaside towns of Connecticut where he formed interests that led to an acceptance at Maine Maritime Academy. At MMA, he took a leadership role in the regiment […] The post Peter A. Kurtin ’83 appeared first on Alumni.
- Chester F. Fossett ’50Chester Frederick Fossett, 94, died on Jan. 26, 2025 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. He was the son of Frederick Miller Fossett and Floretta ”Toat” Chester Emerson Fossett and was born at the old St. Andrews Hospital on May 26, 1930. A lifelong resident of Boothbay Harbor, Chester grew up at Spruce Point. […] The post Chester F. Fossett ’50 appeared first on Alumni.
- Robert G. McGuire ’92It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert George McGuire, 55, announce his passing, on February 13, 2025, after a brief, but extraordinarily brave battle with cancer. Rob was born December 10, 1969, to Thomas J. McGuire and Naomie Trundy McGuire. Due to the untimely death of his mother when he was 5 […] The post Robert G. McGuire ’92 appeared first on Alumni.
- Patrick D. Welch ’92After battling heart issues for over 10 years, Patrick passed on February 12, 2025, from complications of heart and kidney transplants brought on by giant cell myocarditis. Pat was born in Presque Isle, ME, to John and Cathie (Glackin) Welch, and was the favorite brother of his two sisters. His first job was delivering papers; […] The post Patrick D. Welch ’92 appeared first on Alumni.
- Peter A. Kurtin ’83Peter A. Kurtin ’83 passed away on February 18, 2025 at his home in Oakdale, Conn., after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. Peter grew up in the seaside towns of Connecticut where he formed interests that led to an acceptance at Maine Maritime Academy. At MMA, he took a leadership role in the regiment […] The post Peter A. Kurtin ’83 appeared first on Alumni.
- Chester F. Fossett ’50Chester Frederick Fossett, 94, died on Jan. 26, 2025 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. He was the son of Frederick Miller Fossett and Floretta ”Toat” Chester Emerson Fossett and was born at the old St. Andrews Hospital on May 26, 1930. A lifelong resident of Boothbay Harbor, Chester grew up at Spruce Point. […] The post Chester F. Fossett ’50 appeared first on Alumni.
- Richard B. Cratty ’53Richard B. Cratty passed away on January 16, 2025. Richard “Dick” was born in Bangor, Maine, at the Bangor General Hospital, to parents Reginald and Mary Cratty. Dick attended grammar school in Bangor. He then attended Admiral Farragut Naval Academy Prep School. Subsequently he graduated in 1953 from Maine Maritime Academy. In the Korean War, […] The post Richard B. Cratty ’53 appeared first on Alumni.
- Donald E. Wright ’55Donald Erwin Wright, 90, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. Donald was an officer in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Lafayette County (LST-859). While in the Navy, he met the love of his life, LTJG Mary Grace Sweet. They were united in marriage on May 10, 1958. She predeceased him on July 12, […] The post Donald E. Wright ’55 appeared first on Alumni.
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