Archive for November, 2024

Dale W. Lindsey ’47

Posted on: November 13th, 2024 by bryan.wolf No Comments

died on June 27, 2024. Lindsey was born and grew up in Rockland, Maine. Summer work at Snow’s Shipyard, an interest in boat building, and World War II led him to MMA. Following graduation, he received a 3rd Assistant Engineers license for steam and motor vessels of unlimited horsepower. He sailed on the S.S. America and three other ships of U.S. Lines as Jr. 3rd engineer. He wrote that after that “…one thing led to another.” He made his home in Rockland where he first worked as an engineer on fishing boats. Upon attaining his pilot’s license, he was appointed Captain of Mobil Oil Company’s Cape Ann Socony, a tanker serving islands of mid-coastal Maine and down east. He was elected to the Rockland City Council and served as chairman. Lindsey held several other positions with Mobil and finished his 33-year career as Senior Marine Representative in the U.S. Marine Division, retiring in 1985. Lindsey remained busy in his well-equipped basement workshop. He and his wife continued to live independently in their house and enjoy visits with many friends and neighbors.

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Capt. Paul A. Gregware, Jr. ’49

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passed away August 11, 2024. Born with a spirit that embraced adventure, Gregware was one of only two remaining graduates from the MMA’s class of 1949, a proud member of a cohort of 48 who persevered from an initial 200 classmates. His maritime education set the course for a rewarding career spanning more than three decades as a merchant marine, a vocation that took him across the globe, where he encountered diverse cultures and embarked on epic adventures. A man of unwavering honesty and warm hospitality, Gregware was a true gentleman in every sense. He had a remarkable ability to connect with others, never meeting a stranger and always leaving a lasting impression of kindness and respect. His love for the sea was paralleled only by his deep affection for his family. Gregware’s ability to listen and make others feel like the only person in the room was one of his most endearing qualities. A tradition dear to Gregware’s heart was their annual pilgrimage to Fenway Park, where father and son reveled in the thrill of watching their cherished Red Sox play. Gregware leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and integrity. His life was a testament to the virtues of hard work, respect for others, and a boundless curiosity for the world around him. Though he has set sail on his final journey, the memories he created with family and friends will remain as enduring as the waves he once sailed.

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Harold C. Morse ’50

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passed away April 8, 2024, at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast. Morse attended Greer Corner School in Belmont for grades K-8, then Crosby High School for grades 9-12, graduating in the Class of 1947. He was a member of the Class of 1950 at MMA. Morse worked for the next five years for Texas Oil Company, working as a merchant marine engineer on the U.S. Wisconsin and the U.S. California. In 1955, Morse joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in California, New Jersey, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Illinois. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander after 22 years, serving as an officer on the US Lenawee/APA 195, the US Pawcatuck/AO 108, and the US Galveston/CLG3. Shore stations included teaching at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Military Training Officer at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois, teaching firefighting and damage control courses, and at Naval and Marine Reserve Training Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. After retirement, the family returned to Belfast where Morse worked in refrigeration and maintenance for Penobscot Frozen Foods from 1972-2005. He also maintained and managed a blueberry farm in Belmont for 40+ years. In addition, during the 1970’s, he owned and operated the local Montgomery Ward franchise store for many years. Hal has resided at Tall Pines Assisted Living for the last few years where he enjoyed playing cards and companionship with the other residents.

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Herbert E. Molke, Jr. ’53

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passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, at his High Crest Lake home. Born and raised in New Milford, New Jersey, he graduated from Hackensack High School in 1948 and MMA in 1953. Molke enlisted in the military, proudly serving his country as an officer in the Navy. He worked and retired as a teacher from Bergen Tech Vocational High School. Molke played basketball, soccer and baseball in high school, basketball in college, and loved playing softball and golf. He enjoyed gardening, walking, travel and his beloved New York Yankees, but mostly Molke enjoyed spending time with his family at High Crest Lake and Myrtle Beach, SC.

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John W. Adam III ’54

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passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital after a short illness surrounded by the love of his family on April 24, 2024. Adam was born in Tuxedo, N.Y. As a young boy, Adam and his family moved to Natick, Massachusetts, where he graduated from Natick High School. After high school, he graduated from MMA with a degree in Marine Engineering. He served as a lieutenant (LT, O3) in the US Navy. His naval service laid the groundwork for a successful career at General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y., with the Gas Turbine Sales Division. In retirement, Adam discovered a second calling as a general carpenter, using his skills in a more hands-on manner. Adam was there whenever you needed him. Beyond his professional life, Adam’s love for his family, the Yankees Baseball team, and his enjoyment of square dancing highlighted his passions in life.

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Capt. Roland O. Melcher ’56

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passed April 24, 2024. Melcher served in the United States Navy for 33 years, attaining the rank of captain. He proudly served his country in multiple commands and facets, including as the commanding officer of AUTEC (Andros Undersea Test and Evaluation Center), on Andros Island in the Bahamas. After retiring from the Navy, Melcher continued to serve his country while working in shipbuilding for Bath Iron Works in Bath. Melcher was a Freemason. He served as the MMA Alumni Association’s President from 1986 to 1988. He earned a Post Graduate degree from the Calhoun Institute in 1966 while serving aboard the USS Nereus.

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Kenneth P. Oldham ’56

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passed away August 16, 2024. Oldham was born in Lewiston, Maine, on January 3, 1935. He graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn, ME and attended MMA. Oldham served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was discharged as a commissioned officer. He was employed for many years at Travelers Insurance Company. Oldham was very active in Boy Scouts of America during his youth and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a long-time member of Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Minnesota and most recently a member of Texas Corners Bible Church.

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Herbert C. Phelps ‘57

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of South Portland, Maine, passed away on March 24, 2024. Phelps worked in the Merchant Marine as an engineer for many years, with his most cherished accomplishment being his involvement in the first nuclear commercial ship, the N.S. Savannah. Phelps loved to be around his family and the outdoors. He could often be found in his front yard, pipe in hand, watching passersby and engaging in friendly chatter with neighbors. His hobbies include woodworking, hunting and being outdoors. His legacy of hard work, love for his family, and dedication to his passions will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved him.

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John K. Harrigan ’64

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passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024. He attended Salem High School, graduated from MMA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering and later went on to earn a Master of Public Administration degree from Northeastern University. Harrigan proudly served in the Merchant Marines as a Third Assistant Engineer and was a U.S. Navy commissioned officer where he earned the rank of Lieutenant. After his service, he held positions as an Engineer with Stone and Webster Corporation and Air Control Equipment. Harrigan was also an entrepreneur and owned several successful businesses. Later in life, he took a position with the State of Massachusetts as a Project Manager with the Department of Corrections. Harrigan served on the Lynnfield Housing Authority and Lynnfield Water District serving as a Commissioner and Treasurer for many years until his death. Harrigan was an avid coin collector, member of the American Legion (Post 131) and a member of the Lynnfield Veterans War Memorial Committee.

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Michael F. Scala, Jr. ’64

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passed away May 29, 2024, at Wentworth- Douglass Hospital after a brief illness. Scala graduated from Spaulding High School in 1959 and MMA in 1964 with a degree in marine engineering. Scala sailed for American Export and worked in the car business, where he was awarded Salesman of the Month three years in a row. Scala also opened and ran several restaurants in Maine and New Hampshire, including Scala’s Sub, Inn Town Restaurant, Marie’s Restaurant, Fisherman’s Net, and the Close to Home Restaurant. He ran the Kingswood Country Club Restaurant in Wolfeboro and Province Lake Country Club each for two summers. Scala loved the Patriots (especially Tom Brady), coast of Maine, cooking, reading books about the sea, horror movies, and time with his family.

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