died June 28, 2017 in Rockland, Maine. He graduated from MMA with a Bachelor of Marine Science degree. In June 1958, he graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Harper was proud to serve as a Lieutenant JG with the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War, primarily aboard the USS Mt. McKinley. In 1961, Harper earned a Permanent Secondary Teachers Certificate in the State of New Jersey, where he taught science and mathematics before returning home to Maine. He worked over 30 years as a Quality Control Scientist at FMC Marine Colloids in Rockland. For many years, Harper was a member of the Winslow-Holbrook-Merritt American Legion, Post No. 1, and a life member and past Exalted Ruler of the Rockland BPO Elks, No.1008.

died in 2015 on the North Shore of Hawaii. He attained his Chief Engineer unlimited motor and steam license and worked both ashore and afloat. His last project was serving as the shoreside civilian port engineer for the USS Halsey while she was in the shipyard in Pearl Harbor. Winslow was an accomplished waterman and considered a world-class sailor, fisherman, windsurfer, surfer and stand-up paddler. He designed a carbon fiber stand up paddle and formed Neptune Paddles to mass produce them. A few years ago, he became interested in building drones and routinely used them to search out big wave surf breaks offshore, as well as scouting locations for sports fishing.

died June 18, 2017 in New London, Connecticut. He attended Husson College before enrolling in MMA where he graduated with a mechanical engineering degree. Thibeau was the first in his family to graduate from college. He entered the maritime industry after graduation and sailed for Texaco out of Port Arthur, Texas. In 1968, he went to work for General Dynamics Electric Boat as an engineering specialist. He retired in December 2003.

died June 6, 2017. He graduated from MMA with a degree in engineering.

died June 4, 2017 in Kittery, Maine. At MMA he excelled in sports and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. Scontras was commissioned an ensign in the US Navy Reserve as an engineering duty officer. A Korean War veteran, he served on active duty aboard the USS Gainard. Following a short engineering tenure in the commercial sector, Scontras was hired by the Navy Department, Bureau of Ships in Washington D.C. as a design engineer until transferring to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 1961. There, he worked as a nuclear engineer, ultimately retiring in 1990 as the shipyard’s chief industrial engineer. Throughout his retirement, Scontras continued his athletic endeavors and was an avid runner, competing and winning numerous road races. He was ranked #5 among New England runners over 65 by New England Runner’s World magazine. In 2016, he was inducted into the MMA Athletics Hall of Fame for football.

died June 3, 2017 in Palm Harbor, Florida. He came to MMA by way of Boston College. Bob or “Killer,” as he was affectionately known, was an independent and eccentric soul, enjoying the freedom of life. After a career at sea as an officer in the US Navy and Merchant Marine, he retired to an adventurous single life living with his two dogs in a mobile home, which had originally been a school bus. He loved watching the races at Daytona, Florida, and telling stories about his various interesting deeds, such as flying groceries to exotic Caribbean Islands. For years, he spent summers touring Canada and winters appreciating the more temperate weather at Fort De Soto in St. Petersburg, Florida. Kane had an artistic flare, a positive attitude and a quick sense of humor.

died May 24, 2017 in Bath, Maine where he lived for more than 50 years with his wife, Pam. After graduating from MMA where he said he learned the tools for his many successes in life, he shipped out for American Export Isbrandtsen as Third Engineer on the SS Constitution. Later, he became a test engineer for DeLaval Turbine Division in Trenton, New Jersey where he worked for more than 35 years a number of promotions, including Operations Manager of Condenser Division, making condensers for fast attack submarines for five years, including the USS Seawolf, and later retiring as Director of Operations for the Turbine Division. He wasn’t retired for long when he was persuaded to return to work as Vice President of Operations for a World Wide Processing Company. Upon retirement again, he continued to do consulting work in the field of quality control for various companies but mainly for Capital Steel in Trenton, New Jersey. Robinson was an accomplished golfer who won many tournaments while at MMA, including the Superintendent’s trophy and others throughout his life. He prided himself on maintaining a single digit handicap even when he was in his 70s. In Robinson’s memory, donations are being made to Maine Maritime Academy, 1 Pleasant Street, Castine, Maine 04420.

died May 9, 2017 in Bath, Maine. While attending MMA, he played on the football team. Bernard was Chief Engineer in the maritime industry. He worked for Cities Services and American Maritime Officers. In retirement, he was a lobsterman in South Harpswell, learned to skate, and loved his three golden retrievers, Happy, Molly, and Lilly, so much that he was known to his family as the Dog Father. He was very proud of his grandchildren. He enjoyed feeding the birds, working on his property, tinkering in his shop, and cheering for the Boston Bruins.

died May 5, 2017 in Rockport, Maine. He was a lifelong resident of Vinalhaven and spent winters in Port Richey, Florida, playing golf, going to dances, dinners and shows until the last few years when he was unable to participate. Cameron was a US Navy veteran and served in the Korean War. He retired as an Engineer from the Maine State Ferry Service several years ago. He was also a member of the VFW.

died March 10, 2017 in Portland, Maine. Hopkins graduated from MMA as a Deck Officer. Upon graduation, he immediately went to work and sailed for American Export Lines. He was employed by the company for 17 years, moving from sea to shore in 1969, where he worked in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and England. From 1979 to 2005, he worked for several different shipping companies before retiring as Vice President of Operations for the French shipping line, CMA-CGM Maritime. He, and his wife Catherine, moved to Damariscotta where he volunteered at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath for 10 years and was an active member of St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was a former Grand Knight.