K. JACK BAUER
OCT. 1, 1987
K. Jack Bauer, a naval historian and a professor of history at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, died Sept. 17 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, N.Y., of complications from a heart attack. He was 61 years old and lived in Brunswick, N.Y.
Dr. Bauer, a native of Springfield, Ohio, and a graduate of Harvard College, received his master's and doctoral degrees from Indiana University. He served as an archivist at the National Archives and as a historian with the United States Marine Corps and the Navy. He joined the R.P.I. faculty in 1965.
Dr. Bauer wrote and edited several books, including works on naval vessels and a biography of President Zachary Taylor.
Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Sargent; two sons, Eric, of Boston and Neil, of Lincoln, Neb.; a daughter, Anne Bauer of Schenectady, N.Y., and one granddaughter.
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John W. Barnett died peacefully on Thursday, August 10 at the age of 89 at his summer home on Swans Island, Maine. John was born in Lakewood, Ohio on August 26, 1927 to Harold and Nellie Barnett. He served in the U. S. Army at the tail end of World War II, and attended Oberlin College and Harvard Law School. In 1950 he married Elizabeth D. (Betsy) Sargent, who died in 2001. They moved to North Haven and he joined the New Haven law firm of Wiggin and Dana, where he was a partner for over fifty years. He generously gave his time to North Haven town government, school and charitable organizations as well as to those in the larger New Haven community, such as the United Way. He was a longtime member of the Church of the Redeemer, The New Haven Lawn Club, and The Quinnipiack Club. He was also a member of the New Haven Investment Club, the State Bar Examining Committee, the Benchers, and the Social Science Club.
John married Helen Sheffer in 2005. Following her death in 2008, he married Elizabeth S. (Libby) Mills and moved to Westminster West, Vermont, where he joined the Vermont State Bar Association. He served on the board of Senior Solutions, the Westminster Town Planning Board, and did pro bono legal work for other non-profits and members of the community.
Throughout his life, John enjoyed tennis, travel, photography, and spending time with friends and family in Maine and on Cape Cod. He was particularly passionate about reading and baseball. Family, friends and colleagues appreciated his intelligence, wit and generosity, along with his wise counsel and considered opinions. He is survived by his wife Libby and his children, Elizabeth D. Barnett and Suleiman Mustafa Kutana of Sharon, Massachusetts, Priscilla and Andrew Mainardi of Montclair, New Jersey, and John and Denise Barnett of Ocoee, Florida; his eight grandchildren Alexander, Samlau and Leila Kutana; Wendy, Anne and Carolyn Mainardi, John, Ushi, and Brian Barnett; and his stepson Matthew Mills.
A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at the Church of the Redeemer, Cold Spring Street and Whitney Avenue, New Haven, on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 11 o’clock am, followed by a reception at the New Haven Lawn Club. A memorial gathering will also take place on September 24, 2017 at 4 o’clock pm at the Congregational Church of Westminster West, in Westminster West, Vermont. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory can be made to Westminster Cares, 3534 US-5, Westminster, Vermont 05158; the Church of the Redeemer, 185 Cold Spring St., New Haven, Connecticut 06511; or a charity of your choice.
Arthur N. Turner, Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, Harvard Business School, received the Exemplary Service Award, in recognition of outstanding service to the CSS program. This year marked only the second presentation of this award. Last year, Joseph Auerbach, Class of 1957 Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, Harvard Business School, received the first Exemplary Service Award.
An expert in organizational behavior and the consulting process and a seasoned national and international consultant, Professor Turner taught at Harvard Business School from 1959 until his retirement in 1984. His popular Harvard Business School course, Consulting and Management Practice, which emphasized teamwork, may be viewed as an important precursor of Harvard Business School's new curriculum.
Professor Turner has been a loyal friend of the CSS program since 1983, when he agreed to become a member of the CSS Advisory Council, a group of 15 senior managers and academics who met periodically to offer guidance in program development to the then three-year-old program. He was a valuable member of the Council until its mandate expired in 1989.
In 1992 Professor Turner again agreed to serve the CSS program, this time as the instructor of the course Organizational Behavior, which he has taught yearly since then. The course is so popular that it regularly reaches its enrollment limit well before the beginning of classes. "Professor Turner has the unique ability to draw out discussion, stimulate independent thinking, and otherwise enhance the learning process," one student commented on a student evaluation. Another wrote, "This was simply the best course I have ever taken. Congratulations to Harvard Extension School for having him!"
"Professor Turner is a true friend of the CSS program," stated Dean Comeau. "It is comforting to know that we can call on his academic expertise when the program needs it."
"I am honored and touched to be the recipient of this year's Exemplary Service Award," said Turner. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my participation in Harvard Extension School."1
Anna Deming
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Anna Huntington Deming, 91, died January 26, 2014. Predeceased by her brother George, son Hunt and husband John, she is survived by her brother Charles, sons John (friend Christine) and George, and daughter-in-law, Katharine with granddaughters Rachel, Kate and Anna, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Anna was educated at Foote School and Prospect Hill in New Haven and Swarthmore College. During WWII she was a foreman at JBT Instruments making reed frequency meters for aircraft. At war’s end she worked for the American Red Cross in Germany and France, returning to New Haven to work as Secretary to the Director of the Yale Art Gallery. Married in 1948, her time was spent devoted to her family and later, caring for her mother. Still, she was much involved in her church and community.
Anna continued her interest in world peace through her involvement with the U.N., the International House at Yale and Round the World Women. Beginning her volunteer training through the Junior League, she served at Traveler’s Aid, the Rehabilitation Center (now Easter Seals Goodwill) and the Child Welfare Association. With her family she was involved with the Vantage Group, Farnam Neighborhood House, Fellowship Place and the Garden Club of New Haven while enjoying the Long Wharf Theatre and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. Anna was adored for her humor and wisdom as well as her fabulous cooking.
A memorial service will be celebrated at the Unitarian Society of New Haven (USNH), 700 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden on Saturday, March 8 at 2PM. Contributions may be made to USNH or the Vantage Group. Arrangements are with the Hawley Lincoln Memorial, 493 Whitney Ave., New Haven.
Published in The New Haven Register on Feb. 9, 2014.