died October 11, 2017 in Maine. He received an engineering degree from MMA. Morris was a lieutenant commander in the US Navy Reserve. As a Mariner, he shipped all over the world for nearly 10 years. He often said he had been to almost every port in the world. As his family began to grow in the 1970s, Morris came ashore and worked at Maine Yankee as a nuclear engineer. He was not there long before starting his own business, Maine-Land Enterprises. He earned all of his mechanical contract licenses as a master of electrical, plumbing, heating to solar, wind, gas and more. Morris was always on an adventure. He was a model Eagle Scout from childhood and taught Scout Masters throughout most of his adult life. He was an expert survivalist and taught those skills to folks of all ages. He was a firearms instructor, expert marksman, and taught self-defense. He loved the outdoors and helping others. He lived by the philosophy of “work hard, play hard and love until it hurts.”

passed away at his home October 30, 2017. He was born February 5, 1946, in Alexandria, Virginia and graduated from Old Lyme High School. He attended the United States Coast Guard Academy, graduating in 1968. He led the academy’s sailing team as a team captain, and in 1966 they won the college National Sailing Championship, and in 1968 he won the college Single-handed National Sailing Championship. He also placed second at the U.S. Olympic trials to represent the United States in sailing. Minson attended MIT where he earned master’s degrees in both Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. He served in the Coast Guard for 21 years, retiring as a commander. Following retirement, Minson coached the Maine Maritime Sailing Team for 14 years. He always said sailing wasn’t a hobby or a sport, but instead, a life-long addiction.

died in October, 2017 in Smethport, Pennsylvania. After MMA, he attended Lynchburg College, Nuclear Ship Savannah Program and graduated in 1959. He then attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and received a degree in nuclear engineering in 1960. In 1978, he received a degree in business administration from Harvard University. From 1964 to 1966, he was employed at General Electric, 1966 to 1969 at Upjohn as a plant engineer, from 1969 to 1972 as a plant manager at Agway in Olean, New York. Renner then moved to Saudi Arabia and worked for the Arabian American Oil Company as Superintendent of Offshore Operations. In 1987, he became self-employed and engaged in transportation, real estate and construction in Filadelfia, Paraguay, South America.

September 27, 2017 in Maine. He graduated from MMA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering and served in the maritime industry for four years, traveling to Asia, South America and Africa. O’Meara then worked in the pulp and paper industry for 12 years, mainly for Georgia Pacific Corp. in Baileyville and Gary, Indiana. The job that he liked the most was for Fastco Fabrication of Lincoln, Maine where worked for 17 years until his retirement in 2006.

died September 24, 2017 in Maine. After graduating from MMA, he went to work for Farrell Lines Shipping Co. Smallidge went to sea for 40 years and retired as a chief engineer in 1996. He had homes in both Cape Town, South Africa and Mount Desert Island until 1977, when he and his family moved to Pretty Marsh. Smallidge was an active member of the Somesville Union Meeting House and the Mount Desert Masonic Lodge, where he received the 50-Year Masonic Service Medal and held the office of Master from 2003-2004. Retirement to Smallidge meant time with family, his bottling business and woodworking projects.

died September 22, 2017 in Maine. Dorr retired in January and was able to fulfill his dream of returning to his home in Maine after more than 30 years serving the US government. Following his graduation from MMA, Dorr served in the US Navy in Vietnam and ultimately worked for the Department of Navy, most recently in the Military Sealift Command in Washington, D.C.

died September 19, 2017 in Maine. He received his BS degree in Marine Engineering from MMA. “Bob” loved his family, friends and all he encountered in life, and they were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from him, among them: life is short, be a loyal friend and always keep in touch. His phone calls will surely be missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions should be sent to MMA Annual Fund Scholarship program, Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine 04421.

died in September, 2017 in Newport News, Virginia. He retired from the US Army Transportation Corps at Ft. Dix, New Jersey as a major with 22 years of service.

died August 30, 2017 in Augusta, Maine. surrounded by his family. He was a member of the Marine Engineer’s Beneficial Association for 34 years and Pacific Coast District #1 (PCD). Ayer was employed by Lykes Brothers, American President Lines, Moore McCormick, Prudential Grace, Farrell Lines, United States Lines, and Sea Land CSX. He enjoyed Corvettes, boating, fishing, gardening, home defense (maintenance projects), traveling, dining out with friends and family, and collecting tools.

died August 15, 2017 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Walsh was a US Navy veteran, and was employed as a chief engineer in the maritime industry. He was a member of the Derry Lion’s Club. Mr. Walsh was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas in Derry where he was involved with the Holiday meal program. He loved his family and his dogs.