In Memoriam

We are writing to extend the College’s deep condolences to the family and friends of Basil Brown, who died tragically last week while enrolled as a student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Mary Burke Partridge P’94, a life trustee and member of a prominent Hamilton family, died yesterday following an extended illness.

I am writing to share the sad news that Alex Egresits, a member of our community for nearly 27 years, has died following a long and determined battle against cancer.

We recently received the tragic news that John Fecunda ’24 died earlier this month.

I am writing to share the sad news that life trustee David Mason ’61 has died, just eight months after his wife Peggy passed following a lengthy illness. 

I am saddened to have to inform you that John Wesley Chandler, the 15th president of Hamilton College, died Friday morning. 

I am writing to share the sad news that Michael Wratten, who joined our community as a carpenter in 2013, died suddenly on Sunday.

I am writing with heartbreaking news. Associate Professor of German & Russian Languages and Literatures John Bartle, a member of the faculty since 1989, died suddenly on Friday.

The flags in front of Siuda House and at Facilities Management are flying at half staff to honor the memory and service of David Smith, master maintenance mechanic, who died Tuesday.

Robert Parris Moses ’56, an icon in the civil rights movement and one of Hamilton’s most distinguished alumni, died yesterday in Florida at the age of 86.