Michael Chan ’66

Michael Chan passed away in his home in Dover, New Hampshire, on December 2, 2024, at the age of 80, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Born Chan Tin Foo on September 21, 1944, in Hong Kong, Michael was part of the Tan lineage.

Michael’s educational journey began at the Diocesan Boys’ School in Hong Kong. In 1965, he was sent to the United States to study at Williston Academy in East Hampton, Massachusetts. He later graduated from the University of New Hampshire, where he pursued a degree in hospitality, ultimately leading to a long career in the restaurant business. In 1999, he proudly became a naturalized citizen of the United States relinquishing his British citizenship.

Michael served as the general manager in Brockton for the well-known WeyLu establishment prior to coming to the Seacoast region to make his permeant home and owning his own restaurants. His commitment to excellence in hospitality was matched only by his unwavering work ethic and thriftiness, values he held throughout his life.

Michael was not only hardworking, but lived simply, and was generous to those around him. His heart was especially tied to the Nicolson family of Enfield, NH, who ‘adopted’ him during his time as a young student. Michael cherished the years spent with John and Karin Nicolson, celebrating holidays, and creating lasting memories with their children and family; John Nicolson III ’70 (deceased), Robert Nicolson and Karin Tarring. Though his parents predeceased him, their love and influence remained in his life.

He leaves behind a close circle of friends, including Amy Sherwood of Amesbury, MA, Lori Lander of Cape Coral, Florida, and Anne Sy and Eddie Ng of Dover, NH. No services are planned. His desire was to be cremated and rest in a beautiful place.

Daniel D. Carpenter, Jr. ’68

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Daniel Dechert Carpenter, Jr., 74, of Hamden, CT and Temagami, Ontario, on January 1, 2025.

He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel Dechert Carpenter, Sr. and Jane Winslow Conyers of Pembroke, Bermuda and his brother William Stratton Carpenter ’65 of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Survivors include Peter Chapin Carpenter ’72 (Pembroke, Bermuda), Deborah Carpenter Jerome ’73 (Barrington, RI), Jennifer Carpenter Reid ’77 (Joseph) (Easthampton, MA), Clare Jerome (Sarasota, FL), Jennie Jerome Cybowicz (Adrian) (Cranston, RI), Gates Jerome (Sarasota, FL) and Sam Jerome (Hannah) (Franklin, MA) and Kristin Carpenter (Albuquerque, NM.) He also leaves his beloved great niece Natalie and great nephew Milo Cybowicz.

Born and raised in Bermuda and Easthampton, Dan graduated from Williston Academy, class of 1968. As an ESU student, he attended The Gresham’s School in England before matriculating at Dartmouth College, Class of 1973. Dan was a devoted educator at The Eaglebrook School and expert canoeist and guide through the wilderness of northern Ontario, where he had a lifelong association with Keewaydin Canoe Camps. Over the course of his life, he inspired thousands of students and campers from all over North America who had the good fortune to know him as teacher, mentor and friend. During his retirement years, Dan immersed himself in his passions for organic gardening and photography of flora and fauna. He continued to enjoy happy summers in the provincial forest surrounding his family’s island on Lake Temagami.

Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Beecher and Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Memorial Contributions may be made in his honor to: The Carpenter Long Trip Fund at the Keewaydin Foundation, 500 Rustic Lane, Salisbury, VT 05769 or at www.keewaydin.org .

Lucía Núñez ’78

Lucía Núñez, a Cuban American educator, community activist and LGBTQ+ pioneer, died on September 30, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Lucía was born January 3, 1960, in Cuba and left with her family in 1965. At age 16, Lucia went to boarding school in Easthampton, Massachusetts. She studied political science at Connecticut College and international education at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

In 1985, she joined the Peace Corps to support women, children, and schools in Honduras, and continued advocating for immigrant youth while working at Stanford University. After scouting locations from Oregon to New York, Lucía relocated her family to Wisconsin in 1999. At the time, the Hispanic population of Dane County was seeing triple-digit growth, with little to no infrastructure in place to provide culturally competent support. She joined Centro Hispano as executive director. She also served as deputy director of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, administrator of the State of Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, and the first director of the City of Madison Department of Civil Rights. She marched at Madison’s Latino immigrant rallies and was featured in Somos Latinas: Voices of Wisconsin Latina Activists, published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. From 2016 until her retirement, she was the vice president of equity, inclusion, and community engagement at Madison Area Technical College.

Lucía is survived by Heidi Vargas, her wife of 35 years, and their two children, Carina Vargas-Nuñez, and Mateo Vargas-Nuñez.

To read the complete obituary please visit Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project and to make a memorial donation to the Lucía Núñez Becas (Scholarship) Program please visit Centro Hispano of Dane County.

Virginia (van den Toorn) Duys ’52

Virginia Jane Duys, 91, of Shelton, Connecticut (formerly of Hollywood, SC and Wilton, CT) passed away peacefully in her home, November 23, 2024, after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Henry M. Duys Jr. “Bimmy”, whom she married in 1971; her stepson Noah O. Duys; her sister Cornelia Miller, brother William van den Toorn, and her first husband Robin Nauta. She is survived by her brother Pieter van den Toorn (Catherine) and sister-in-law Susan van den Toorn; two children from her first marriage: Pieter Nauta (Elaine) of Purcellville, VA and Jacqueline Nauta-DeBlois (Don) of Trumbull; and two stepchildren: Lizabeth Lewellen (Quinton) of Harrison, ID, and Henry M. Duys III (Susan) of Brewster, NY; six grandchildren: Jessica Durie (Alex), Robin Fiftal (Jeremy), Mark Nauta, Melanie Salata, Joe Salata, Sloane Duys; and her great-granddaughter Kaylen Fiftal.

Virginia was born to Dutch parents on August 22, 1933 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, but grew up alternating between the US and Holland while her father served as the Director of the Holland America Line. She immigrated to the US and became a US citizen in the 1950s.

Virginia was the guiding light of her family. A devoted wife and loving mother/stepmother to her blended family of five children; she would always say that being a mom was all she ever wanted to be, and it gave her so much joy. This combined family was her life. She and Bimmy were active residents of Wilton, CT; owned and ran Stewart Flowers in Wilton Center for 10 years, then retired to SC where they became part of an extraordinary network of close friends who they loved like family. She was the mom everyone wanted to have and was always full of love and laughter, especially love for her family and those closest to her. Everyone she knew was better for knowing her, and her light will live on in so many ways. She will be missed always and forever in our hearts.

A celebration of Virginia’s life will be held later when the family plans to inter her along with Bimmy. The family would like to thank the many professional care givers at Brightview Senior Living of Shelton, Constellation Hospice, and Harmony Home Healthcare for all they did to make Virginia’s life so comfortable in her last weeks. If you would like to honor Virginia, please donate in her honor to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Linda (Stanton) Maynard ’62

It is with a sorrowful heart that the Linda S. Maynard family announces the loss of our matriarch. After decades of managing and coping with various chronic health conditions, Linda passed away unexpectedly during a brief hospitalization on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Linda was born June 4, 1944, in Scarsdale, NY to Lewis and Jane Stanton. She was also raised by her step-father, Robert Rannow. Growing up in Scarsdale, Linda participated in various sports and community activities. She was known by many as “Sticky Stanton” for her field hockey skills.

She moved to Larchmont, NY in 1959 and attended high school at Northampton School for girls in Northampton, MA and graduated in 1962. She attended the University of Iowa through her sophomore year; then transferred to Burdette College in Boston, MA and graduated in 1966.

Linda moved to San Francisco, CA for three years and returned to the Upper Valley, residing in Hanover, NH in 1969 where she met Frank C. Maynard at the pharmacy. They married on September 30, 1973. They were married for 46 years until Frank passed away in 2019. Frank was her world. She was dedicated to Frank despite his last several years with dementia.

Linda worked at Kiewit Computation Center at Dartmouth College from 1973-1983 and transitioned to work at Snelling and Snelling in West Lebanon, NH from 1983-1985. She eventually retired for health reasons, and to be present for her family. She helped Frank exclusively with Newton Manufacturing Company, a specialty advertising business that was worked out of their home.

Linda was heavily involved at the West Lebanon Congregational Church where she attended for 50 years. She was a dedicated trustee, served as the head of stewardship, chairman of the minister search committee and sang in the church choir. She was also involved in women’s fellowship.

Linda enjoyed spending 10+ years of her time at the local CCBA Witherell Recreation Center taking fitness and water aerobic classes. She was a longtime member of an Upper Valley women’s bowling league, in addition to the Red Hat Society/Uptown Girls with whom she enjoyed monthly gatherings for the past 22 years. These women were special to her and something she looked forward to. Linda was involved in all of these enjoyable activities and service projects despite chronic health conditions.

Linda enjoyed playing golf in her earlier years with her family and frequently visited Pinehurst, NC. She enjoyed taking walks, watching golf, professional tennis and UNC college basketball on television. She was an avid player of scrabble, backgammon and spent hours completing puzzles. She was abundantly supportive and proud of her two children. Enjoyed following their professional endeavors and spending time with grandchildren during visits up north and down south. She especially looked forward to the last 13 years for an annual week long family gathering in the Outer Banks of NC.

Since 2020, and the decline of her health, Linda has benefited from the assistance and support of devoted caregivers. Serving various roles and companionship over the years to help optimize her quality of life.

Linda is survived by her two children, Frank Maynard III (Sarah) of Durham, NC and Dr. Cynthia Ward (Chris) of Roswell, GA; sister-in-law, Catherine Maynard of Randolph, VT; and four grandchildren Laney (17), Riley (14), Logan (12) and Finn (4). She was preceded in death by her father, mother and step-father; sister, Beth Bartlett; brother, Freddy Stanton and beloved husband, Frank C. Maynard, Jr.

A memorial service and funeral will be held at a later time in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the West Lebanon Congregational Church at 18 Maple Street, West Lebanon, NH 03784.

The family is very grateful and appreciative for the love and attention that the staff at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Fresenius Kidney Care provided to Linda over the years of her life.

Known to many as resilient and spunky, Linda will be greatly missed.

Alicia L. du Pont ’74

Alicia Lee du Pont, of Mendham, NJ died peacefully on June 25, 2024 in Morristown, NJ after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Wilmington, DE and raised in Bernardsville and Morristown, NJ and New York, NY. She loved animals and devoted her career to working in veterinary medicine in both Orlando, FL, and northern New Jersey.

Alicia is survived by her parents, Dulcinea L. Green of Mendham, NJ and Peter R. du Pont of New York, NY; her sisters, Nichol du Pont of Mendham, NJ and Laura R. du Pont of New York, NY; and her brothers, Peter T. du Pont of Bangkok, Thailand, Scott T. du Pont of North Hollywood, CA and Andrew R. du Pont of New York, NY.