Wentworth Lawrence Durgin died April 23, 2025 in his sleep. He was born on August 26,1948 the son of Eunice King Durgin and the Reverend Lawrence Lazelle Durgin. Father to Larry (deceased) and Sarah. He is survived by his sister Katherine “Kit” Durgin.

Worthy spent his childhood in Providence, Rhode Island. At 12 his family moved to New York City. In 1968 Worthy graduated from Williston Academy. He received his BA from the University of North Carolina, and later his MDiv from Yale Divinity School.

During Worthy’s career he held senior positions in fundraising with a variety of non-profits. Upon retirement from nonprofit work in Greensboro, North Carolina, Worthy moved to Raleigh in 2005 to care for Eunice, his mother. It was in Raleigh that Worthy found Anita Deters, the love of his life, who helped him get back on his feet and supported him in all his creative endeavors. Worthy enjoyed writing poetry and was most proud of his published book of poems, “Steps and Missteps”. Worthy was active in men’s work such as The Mankind Project.

Worthy’s positiveness, his sense of humor and his deep desire to help others who struggle will be missed. Worthy’s presence left the world a bit better than it was.

The son of Marylou and Orman Curtis, Richard was blessed in a family with sister Barbara ’61, who predeceased him, and brother Jeffrey. Growing up in Easthampton, MA was idyllic with friends, winter and summer activities and sports, Boy Scouts, camping, initiation into work life (picking corn and veggies for a local farmer and delivering a daily paper after school) and travel with the family.

He attended Williston Academy, graduated from Dartmouth College, and completed graduate work at Georgetown before being drafted into the Army in 1969. Choosing to enlist for 3 years for language school, a most fortuitous choice as he continued to use some of the Portuguese in later years teaching English as a second language. Army service followed no straight path, but after stints in New Jersey, California, Texas, and Maryland, Richard spent a most enjoyable 13 months in Korea.

On return he moved to Colorado to accept a position with the Civil Service Commission giving him work access to the 6 mountain states, and later with the National Park Service in Denver- another fortunate move. The work involved travel to the national parks in 6 states to work, evaluate, and enjoy many of the natural and historical wonders of these national parks. Old man soccer became his passion spring and fall.

In Denver he met and in 1974 he married his loved Donna Greenfield, and together they rehabbed an old Denver Square home, explored the great neighborhoods of that vibrant city, visited her relatives and now mine in the Kansas City area, and began a delightful association with Rocky Mountain National Park, hiking every year from Grand Lake on the western side.

Vacation visits to Cape Cod (MA) to visit Barbara and spouse Ellis ’51 resulted in a move here in 2002, to a wonderful home in Brewster. We joined First Parish Brewster, a most welcoming UU church, toured Italy (especially) with friends, and loved the beaches and opportunities to get to know and appreciate better Barbara and Ellis.

Health problems forced a move to a senior center, and then to a more supportive facility. Later years dealt with additional health concerns, but these years with Donna have been some of the very best possible.

Quoting an unknow author: “The pain we feel from loss is the last reminder of the gift of a life deeply loved.” Richard’s loss of so many friends and family is deeply felt pain, and he thanks you all for being a part of him.

Lee Allen MacVaugh, longtime resident of Washington, DC passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2024.

Lee was born October 4, 1941 in Cleveland, OH and educated at Ohio Wesleyan and American University.

As an educator and avid reader, he shared his love of history and economics with many students over the years at Sidwell Friends School and several others in the DC area. He loved teaching and playing and coaching tennis. He also taught summer courses at Georgetown University and was a substitute at Woodrow Wilson High School until his retirement.

Much loved and adored by his family, Lee is survived by daughter Ashley Paine MacVaugh, son Dugan Francis MacVaugh and sister Melissa Lee.

David Stanton “ Zack” Gould, born November 26, 1945 in Worcester, Massachusetts, died December 29, 2024.

Zack spent five years at Williston Academy where he lettered in soccer and lacrosse. He attended the University of Massachusetts and settled in Woods Hole, Massachusetts long enough to become a skilled, and eventually, itinerant mason. Zack lived in Cambridge until an amiable divorce prompted moving to Santa Fe, where he got married, acquiring two fine daughters as well as his wife, Mechele. Along with fireplaces, he became a skillful jeweler and was fine guitar player.

Lung and bone cancer did him in. It is not a cliche to state that he died surrounded by his family without undue pain.

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.

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 .

Gordon Montagu Henry, 75, passed away on December 16th, 2024, with loved ones by his side. The youngest son of Otis and Barbara Henry, he was born and raised in Bermuda with his brother, Thornton (Tim) ’62.

He attended the Roger B. Chaffee School on the Kindley Air Force Base and graduated from Williston Northampton School in Massachusetts (1966). He earned his BA in History from Washington and Lee University in Virginia (1970) and then studied Hotel Administration at Cornell University. Gordon soon returned to the island he loved to build a life-long career rooted in service and hospitality.

To know Gordon was to know a true Bermudian – warm, welcoming and fun-loving. He loved a good party and loved to dance. He loved to garden, cook and entertain. He was proud of his TWO holes-in-one on the golf course, most recently this past summer at Turtle Hill. He kept busy and active – often found walking for miles along South Shore. Most recently, he loved to help his team win Quiz Night on Mondays with his vast knowledge of U.S. history. He was a life-long member of Mid Ocean Club, and also a member of Coral Beach & Tennis Club and Christ Church in Warwick.

He is survived by his loving partner, Pamela Sawyer (Bolton, CT); his loving daughter, Melissa Henry Fisher, and son-in-law, Todd Fisher – and his two grandchildren, Chase and Henry Fisher (Sudbury, MA), his former wife, Linda Henry, former sister-in-law, Sally Childs, sister-in-law, Ann Henry (West Palm Beach, FL); niece, Ruth Keyes and nephews, Brad and John Henry – and their families. He also leaves behind many dear, lifelong friends who were like family and will miss him greatly.

A special celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at a later date TBD. Please honor Gordon’s memory by thinking of him and appreciating the beauty of Bermuda each time you pass by or take a swim in Harrington Sound – a cherished childhood place where his ashes will soon be scattered. Rest in Peace, Gordy (to his Bermudian friends) / Gordo (to his grandchildren).