eight Bells
Lawrence r. Beal '65
Brian S. Dearborn '66
died in Florida on November 11, 2014. He
who died May 22, 2015 in Maine, "could show
shipped for several years before accepting
a gruff, no nonsense exterior that was his false
engineering positions over the years at Stone
front for the incredibly kind, sweet, and generous
& Webster in Boston, Hawaiian Electric in
man he was" according to his family and friends.
Honolulu, Steamco in Jacksonville, Florida,
He was wel known for his big smile, bear hugs,
and Siemens Energy in orlando, Florida. His
and endlessly thoughtful gestures. After he
hobbies included golf, tennis, and manicuring
graduated from MMA in engineering, he worked
his property to the highest standard. Lawrence
for Lykes Brothers before coming ashore to work
retired in 2014.
in his mother's restaurant in South Portland. He
bought the Spot Shop in 1972 and turned it into
David J. Billings '60
Bri's Variety and Restaurant. Simultaneously, he
owned the Dairy Queen next door. After retiring
died February 21, 2014 in Maine. He spent
from ownership of these businesses, Brian
25 years in the U.S. Navy and rose to the rank
became an assistant manager of a Wal-Mart store
of Lieutenant Commander. He returned to
for over 10 years. He led a distinguished civic ser-
Kennebunkport where he was harbormaster
vice career serving on the South Portland School
and pier manager for 16 years. David was also a
Board, becoming a city council member, and
commercial fisherman for 8 years and an active
rising to the position of Mayor of South Portland.
Mason.
career immediately after graduation with Way-
San Juan Dunbar '60
John A. Bouchard '44
farer Marine. He was wel known for welcoming
died April 24, 2015 in Maine. From 1968 to 2006,
passed away in Maine on April 19, 2015. He
boaters to Camden Harbor on VHF Channel 71
Capt. Dunbar was a Portland Harbor Pilot and
served in the Merchant Marine toward the end
and for greeting sailors from around the world.
"handled over 12,000 ships in his career." (Bangor
of WWII and spent an additional 20 years in
When he wasn't at work, he was stil on the water
Daily News, Apr 25, 2015) Throughout his career,
the U.S. Navy Reserve. His career as an insur-
"helping customers refine their boat-driving
he was active in the Portland Propeller Club and
ance adjuster spanned his adult life. He worked
skil s, rowing with members of the Camden
served as president. In fact, he joined the Student
predominantly for Maine Bonding and Casualty
Harbor Rowing Club," or puttering around on his
Port when he was stil an undergraduate at
Company. John served his community as mem-
Grady-White (Camden Herald, May 5, 2015). In
MMA. He represented the Propeller Club inter-
ber and one-term president of the old Town,
his memory, the Benjamin Ward Cashen Memo-
national y and was president of the International
Maine, Town Council; the old Town Housing
rial Scholarship has been established at MMA.
Propeller Club at the time of his death. San Juan
Council; and other civic organizations. He is
Donations in Ben's name may be sent to the
was past president of the Portland Marine Society
remembered as a kind, gentle, patient man who
Benjamin Ward Cashen Memorial Scholarship,
and a trustee of the American Pilots Association.
loved his Franco-American heritage.
Maine Maritime Academy, Development office,
From 1976 to 2001, he was also the owner/part-
Pleasant Street, Castine, ME 04420.
ner of Singapore Air Cargo. Along with others, he
robert e. Canavan '47
was instrumental in bringing more cruise ships
died in Maine on June 14, 2015. He worked
Douglas W. Curtis '47
to Portland.
for U.S. Shipping Lines until his children were
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr., Ret., died March 9, 2015
born. He worked ashore as a technician for New
in Maine. After graduating from MMA, he
Alfred C. Frawley, Jr. '46
England Telephone & Telegraph for 32 years.
completed his bachelor's degree at Husson Busi-
died April 30, 2015 in Maine. After his gradu-
Well-known in his neighborhood for his gardens
ness College in 1950. He owned, with his wife,
ation from MMA, he served in the Merchant
and lawn, he devoted his retirement years to
Pauline, Curtis Food Center in Rockland, Maine
Marine and later was graduated from Fordham
perfecting them. Robert had been a star athlete in
for 35 years. He also owned and managed com-
University College of Pharmacy. During his
high school and college, and followed the Boston
mercial real estate in Rockland. After active duty
lifetime, he belonged to, or was an officer of, over
Red Sox and New England Patriots throughout
in Korea, he remained a Reservist for 23 years.
8 organizations including the Bangor Chamber of
his life.
He served on active duty in the Merchant Marine
Commerce and the Downtown Business Bureau.
during the First Persian Gulf War in 1991. Curtis
He owned and operated Frawley Pharmacy. He
Benjamin W. Cashen '02
devoted time and energy to the American Legion
was such an avid golfer that he belonged to, or
(50 years), the local school board (6 years), and
died April 26, 2015 in Maine. He was dock mas-
played at, over 4 local golf courses. Al played
the Rockland Port District (40 years) among oth-
ter at Wayfarer Marine. Flags in Camden Harbor
for 74 consecutive years at the Penobscot Valley
er organizations and boards. He was a member
flew at half-mast in his memory. His degree in
Country Club ­ surely a record for the club.
of the Maine House of Representatives from 1974
marina management allowed Ben to begin his
to 1975.
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