died August 12, 2017 in Portland, Maine. He studied Marine Engineering at MMA. Quincannon sailed with the American Trading and Shipping Company out of New York and also with Texaco, until joining the Marine Engineer’s Beneficial Association (MEBA). He sailed with MEBA for more than 20 years before retiring in 2013. Quincannon was a life-long contributor to the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine, and was a communicant of the former St. Patrick’s Church.

died August 11, 2017 in Bluffton, South Carolina. After graduation from MMA he traveled the world as a Merchant Marine officer, and came ashore after 20 years of service as a chief engineer. He enjoyed sailing, skeet and trap shooting, tennis, his M38A1 jeep and model tiger tank, history, his home and community and traveling with his wife, Carol. Donations in his name may be made to Maine Maritime Academy Class of ‘67 Scholarship Fund, 1 Pleasant Street, Castine, Maine 04402

died August 10, 2017 in Inverness, Florida. He studied marine engineering at MMA. Joyce was a member of the Marine Engineer’s Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) union. He sailed for Farrell Lines, and Maersk Lines for 32 years, spending the last 18 years as a chief engineer. After retiring in 2012, he and his wife Dian opened Joyce’s Courtside Pub in Inverness, Florida.

died August 9, 2017 in Hulls Cove, Maine. After graduating from MMA, he obtained a degree from the University of Virginia in 1954. Although Cochran grew up in Washington, DC, he knew from an early age that he would make his life on Mount Desert Island. In 1956, he founded the Bar Harbor Boating Company, first with Oliver Spear and then Joe Strout as his right hand, which he operated until his death. His yard specialized in building wooden power boats in the style of Down East lobster boats. Cochran was known for his dry wit and story-telling. In the early 1950’s, his stories were instrumental in the creation of the iconic “Bert and I” stories, depicting Maine fisherman and woodsmen with classic Maine humor. He was also an avid bird hunter who, with his beloved English Setters always at his side, enjoyed a lifetime of hunting.

died May 25, 2016 in Seeley’s Bay, Ontario.

died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. He was born on November 25, 1931, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He served his country honorably in Vietnam, and he was the Assistant Commandant of Midshipmen at Maine Maritime Academy for many years.

died July 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Florida.

He graduated from MMA with a BS in Nautical Science and a Third Mate’s Unlimited license. He sailed American Export and Patriot ships until joining the ETC LNG Fleet in 1980. Ryan followed the sea for over 40 years, sailing in all Deck Officer Billets, including as Master. Upon graduation from MMA, Ryan accepted a commission in the US Navy Inactive Reserves; he received an Honorable Discharge in 1976 with the rank of LTJG. Ryan was the consummate seaman; thoroughly professional, highly skilled, dedicated and diligent; he loved the sea. He was bright, exceedingly clever and good humored; he could tell jokes for hours.

died July 12, 2017 in Lincoln, Maine. Halley was born in Millinocket on May 4, 1936, to Richard and Marie Halley. After graduating from MMA he became a Merchant Marine. Halley later moved to Connecticut and was employed at Electric Boat. As Chief Refueling Engineer, he was instrumental in the installation of nuclear reactors in Trident submarines. The day after his retirement he returned to his beloved hometown, where he rebuilt a camp on Ambajejus Lake. His life passion was hunting and fishing, and he was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.

died July 11, 2017 in Augusta, Maine. He graduated from MMA as a Marine Engineer. The week after he graduated, he went to work for Gulf Oil Company on the Gulf Horn. He was drafted as the Chief Engineer on the ammunition ship AE-8 Mauna Loa. He then sailed for several years with United Fruit Company. He worked for Bangor Hydro Electric Company and then for Continental Insurance Company as a boiler machinery and elevator inspector. He worked for the Maine Bureau of Labor until his retirement December 1995 as Director of OSHA and the Maine Occupational Safety and Health programs. After retirement, Wood spent winters in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Over the years, he was active in many sports, playing basketball, baseball and later bowling and golf. He was a member of the Spring Brook Golf Club for over 35 years.

died September 15, 2016 in Naples Florida.