IN MEMORIAM
The names of the deceased below have been received by Thornton Academy since Postscripts was last published. We rely on friends and family to send us obituaries( especially for alumni who live outside of Maine) by mail or through a form on our website: thorntonacademy. org / stayintouch.
1938 Lorraine Rowell Johnson in October 2017 1945 Alice Hadiaris Collette in November 2017 1947 Lillian Kimball Stevens in September 2017 1951 Patricia Pelletier Dionne in October 2017 1952 Sybil Kelleher Ober in September 2017 1952 Walter Choroszy in October 2017 1953 Donald McIver in October 2017 1953 Jeannine Cloutier Bruner in December 2017 1954 Lawrence Thompson in October 2017 1957 Janet Barbeau Wright in February 2018 1960 Bertram Harriman in September 2017 1968 Albert Tweedie in September 2017 1968 George Caras in January 2018 1984 Gary Ronco in July 2017 1990 Lisa Senecal Hartford in August 2017 1998 Raymond Freeman in January 2018 1999 Todd Roberge in January 2018 2007 Christopher Colman in January 2018
Thornton Academy receives numerous memorial donations each year recognizing members of the TA community who have passed away. Thank you to all who choose to remember loved ones in this way. If you would like to make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact the TA Development Office at 207-602-4456 or visit thorntonacademy. org / give.
ALPHONSUS POLACKWICH CLASS OF 1939
Just before his death in September, 2017, Alphonsus‘ Al’ Polackwich asked about his family’ s well-being and their ability to carry on without him. After being assured that he had indeed provided security for his family, he said in a quiet voice,“ I did a good job.” Always putting his family at the forefront of his efforts, he also made a permanent mark on his community through a successful career and extensive community service.
While a student at Thornton Academy, Al played on the football and golf teams and was voted“ Class Wit” for the class of 1939.
Al joined the U. S. Army to fight in World War II as a mechanic in the Second Armored Division, also known as“ Hell on Wheels.” Al’ s Division fought in many battles, working to liberate Central Europe and France.
Upon his return from the war, Al married Eleanor Scott. The couple had two sons, Robert ' 65 and Alan ' 69. In his career, he moved up through many promotions at the Maremount Corporation in Saco, ultimately becoming the head of the entire plant with the title of Vice President- Plant Manager.
Al also made a lasting impression on the Saco- Biddeford community through his community service, serving as chairman / president of numerous organizations.
Al was predeceased by his wife Eleanor and son Robert. He is survived by his son Alan and wife Deb, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
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