Eight Bells
Bruce W. Arnold '65
came energy service manager for Nelson & Smal
died in Maine on June 20, 2015. He served as a
and most recently was sales and service manager
Robert S. Footer '56
lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves and then re-
for Webber Supply. He became wel known for
died in Maine on July 31, 2015. He served in the
ceived his M.S. in education from the University
his tremendous knowledge of energy systems and
U.S. Navy until 1959 and reached the rank of
of Southern Maine. Bruce and his twin brother,
new forms of heating systems. He was devoted to
lieutenant. Following his naval service, Robert
Sam, built a skiing/hunting camp at Sugarloaf
his wife and four children as wel as friends and
became a merchant mariner sailing the world
Mountain when they were stil in high school.
colleagues. His boisterous laugh and infectious
on tankers, cargo ships, and the passenger liner
He worked with Texaco, Union oil, and AT&T
smile filled a room with life and joy. Mark's son,
Constitution. In 1969, he became an engineer for
before becoming a math teacher at Bonny Eagle
Nathan Hellen, also graduated from MMA in
Georgia Pacific until he was drawn back to blue
High School in Standish, Maine. While teaching,
2005. Donations in memory of Mark, who was
water sailing. In 1988, he returned to Georgia
he also coached the girl's softbal team. For sever-
very proud of MMA, may be sent to Maine
Pacific from which he retired in 1996. Robert's
al summers, he was captain of a whale-watching
Maritime Academy Development office, Pleasant
family returned him to the ocean as he wished.
vessel and a sea fishing boat out of Casco Bay. His
Street, Castine, Maine 04420.
love of nature extended to bringing home and
nurturing injured animals. L.L. Bean in Freeport,
Thomas h. Cook '85
Arthur L. Frink '64
Maine, exhibited one of Bruce's beloved beavers
died July 4, 2015 in Maine. He knew early that he
died in Florida on September 10, 2015. After
that he spent many years protecting.
wanted to attend Maine Maritime Academy and
sailing in the Merchant Marine, he worked in
once graduated, loved shipping for over 25 years
New Jersey before moving to Florida to work for
Robert G. Bent '50
as a deck officer. Every time Tom left to meet his
the Florida Power Corporation. He retired after
died in Maine on August 9, 2015. He was an offi-
ship, he said, "It's never goodbye as I'l c-ya when
30 years to devote more time to his passions for
cer in the Merchant Marine for two years before
I c-ya. Fair winds and following seas." Because
sailing, Ham radio, and traveling by motor home
going to Tufts University for his B.S. in political
Tom loved MMA very much, his family has
with his wife, Peggy. He served his community as
science. He served two years on active duty in the
established a scholarship for a student currently
a city councilman and volunteer firefighter.
U.S. Navy and then returned to Tufts ­ Fletcher
enrolled in the Marine Transportation (Deck
School of Law and Diplomacy for his M.S. in
officer) Program. Memorial donations in his
Jeffrey D. harvey '83
international relations. Robert worked as a career
memory may be made to Maine Maritime Acade-
died August 22, 2015 in Maine. He worked for
diplomat for the U.S. in places like Saudi Arabia,
my, The Thomas H. Cook Deck officer Memorial
Global Tankers after graduation, but came ashore
Syria, Iran, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Italy, Pan-
Scholarship Endowment Program, Development
after his marriage to work for Newport News
ama, and Korea. He retired in 1986 and he and
office, Pleasant Street, Castine, Maine 04420.
Shipbuilding in Virginia. Later, Jeff returned to
his wife moved to Maine. He loved U.S. history
Maine to work for Bath Iron Works and eventu-
and Maine history, and participated in several
Michael M. Cushing '68
al y, Lockheed Martin. Known for his love of en-
archeological digs in Maine. (Portland Press
tertaining, he sang, played the guitar, told stories
Herald, August 2015). Whenever he traveled, he
died September 3, 2015 in Maine. His marine en-
and jokes, and hosted large family gatherings. He
made sure to tour historical ruins. His volun-
gineering degree led him to Gulf oil Co. as a 3rd
had a positive enthusiasm that easily spread to
teer activities were many including serving as
Assistant Engineer. In 1977, he began teaching
those around him.
president of the Portland Marine Society and the
marine engineering at Southern Maine Voca-
Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Association.
tional Technical Institute, now Southern Maine
Memorial donations may be made in his memory
Community College. Simultaneously, he owned
Maynard C. Ingraham '44
to Maine Maritime Academy, Development
and operated an auto body shop before going to
died August 14, 2015 in Maine. He was a 5th
office, Pleasant Street, Castine, ME 04420.
work for Barber Foods as facilities manager until
generation Rockport resident and community
his retirement in 2013. Michael was known as a
leader. He served in the Merchant Marine from
spiritual, clever, caring, and witty man.
Mark J. hellen '75
1944 to 1956 aboard the Cape Matapan (United
died July 17, 2015 while in New Hampshire on
States Lines). Maynard came ashore and attended
Edgar W. Dorr '43-1
business. He found his passion for the sea while
Bryant & Stratton College before operating his
attending MMA.
died August 8, 2015 in Florida. He spent his
family's business, Enos E. Ingraham Co., Rock-
He achieved the
career at sea first during WWII as a 3rd mate
port's general store from 1947 to 1975. In his 63
rank and USCG
aboard a cargo ship to North Africa that brought
years as a Notary Public, he married over 700
license of chief
back 1000 German PoWs, then aboard Liberty
couples. When Maynard sold the family business,
engineer. After
ships and tankers rising to the rank of chief mate.
he became co-owner and president of MIST
several years at
He sailed across the Atlantic ocean several times
Associates, real estate developers. In 1996, he was
sea, Mark decided
during the war, including as part of the
awarded Realtor of the Year by the Pen Bay board
it was time to
Murmansk convoys. In 1950, Edgar joined the
of Realtors. In addition to this, Maynard was a
be closer to his
U.S. Coast Guard as a Lieutenant J.G. He enjoyed
real estate appraiser for over 30 years. Despite his
family so he came
his stint aboard the ice breaker USCG Eastwind,
business schedule, he served his community in
ashore and began
which served Antarctica. For several years, he
several capacities including Rockport Board of
a business venture with his wife, Karen, which
worked in the USCG Headquarters in Washing-
Selectman for 5 years.
they owned and operated for eight years. He be-
ton, D.C. and ended his career as Captain of the
Port of Jacksonville, Florida in 1974.
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