Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 33

years then moved to the clock when
he could no longer get out of the way
of the runners. “Enjoying life to the
fullest each day,”
Class of 1965 Cynthia Estano
shares, "I want to thank the class of
1958 for showing and giving your
love and friendship to my sister,
Carole Warren Spiller following her
ongoing battle with cancer and after
her husband Don Spiller's death
in May. It was an honor having so
many of you at our home for the
celebration of Don's life. Thanks to
many of our family members who
are also T.A. alumni. Her family and
friends were very impressed by the
closeness and the strong friendships
of her classmates. I've known many
of you since I was a little girl. I
looked up to you then and still do
now. Thanks again and love to all,
Cindy Warren Estano '65 and Chuck
Estano"
Class of 1966 Submitted by Bill
Searle: Marie L. Brophy sends her
wishes that all have the opportunity
to travel to great places. Ann
Rancourt says she has always loved
being on the water and will be able
to do that more in southern NH now
that she is FINALLY retiring. Connie
McInnis, having traveled a lot for
work, is glad to FINALLY be back in
Maine. Charlotte T. Hunt reports
that she still LOVES teaching her
little ones. Curt Scamman says that,
contrary to reports spread by the
Class Agent, he is NOT as old as his
300+ year old family farm. And, for
those who haven’t seen her lately, Pat
Henderson is a friendly as she always
was!
Class of 1967 Janice Loughlin
writes, "I retired from teaching
in 2000 and am now part of the
service desk team at Saco Sport &
Fitness two days a week. My oldest
granddaughter Allie Pettaway '15 is
a junior at Northeastern University.
My youngest granddaughter, Alana
Pettaway will graduate from TA in
2018. TA has prepared them well.
They are my pride and joy! In my
spare time I work out, sew, and get
together with friends. Life is good!"
Wayne Grenier competed in the
nationals in Rhode Island on April
29th in Power Lifting and achieved
1st place in his age bracket in full
power and deadlift.
Class of 1969 Rhonda Rowars
writes, "My aunt Marian passed away
on May 17th 2017. She was in the
class of 1939 and was 96 years old.
She lived a long and happy life! :)"
Class of 1973 Debbie Robertson
shares, "I moved in August of 1982 to
California. I try to get home at least
every two years. It is just amazing to
see the growth at TA! I am proud to
show friends the Postscripts I receive
and was so pleased to see classmate
Chuck Tsomides honored- he always
had the most school spirit! Thank
you, TA!"
Class of 1975 Mary Sicard shares
she retired from Burns School June
2017!
Class of 1976 Debra Santod writes,
"Congratulations to classmates that
are grandparents! Welcomed my
first grandchild, Axl Cruz Engler in
February 2017 mother is Amanda
'99. Looking forward to the next
reunion; currently living in Germany
until 2020. Tschuss!"
Class of 1979 Daniel J. Lacroix
shares, "After more than 35 years,
I am retiring from Government
Service, leaving behind an exciting
career in the field of Air Traffic
Control."
Albert Murray ’56
Albert Murray ’56 started
the Oly Tyme Band six years
ago and his schedule has been
booked with gigs ever since. Al
plays several times a week at
local nursing homes including
Evergreen, Monarch Center,
Seal Rock Healthcare, Wardwell
and the Sam L. Cohen Center.
You can catch his band at the
Grange Hall every first Friday
or at Cornerstone Church in
Saco. Eryn DiPhilippo Ellis
’04 has been a follower of her
grandfather’s band since its
inception. “You wouldn’t believe
how good these guys are! I can’t
keep up with his schedule. He
plays several times a week.” The
Oly Tyme Band also played
at Al’s 60th class reunion last
summer.
Class of 1980 Patricia Gunnard
shares, "Though I wasn't able to
graduate with my class ('80) because
I moved, I still think about my
friends who I grew up with. If anyone
wants to reach me, I would love to
hear from you!" - Patty Wormwood
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