Dr. George Henry Bray, MD, 87, of New Britain, CT died after a long illness on May 21, 2010. He was a leading surgeon in the New Britain medical establishment from 1952 until his retirement 1991. The son of Anna A. Murphy and Dr. Henry T. Bray, he was born on September 8, 1922. After the untimely death of his father at the young age of 44, George never considered any other profession than medicine. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, then received his medical degree in 1947 from University of Vermont. He interned at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, fulfilled the first year of his surgical residency at Long Island College Hospital, spent three years as a flight surgeon at Otis Air Force Base in Falmouth, MA, and finished his residency at New Britain General Hospital. He began his practice in New Britain in 1956, being honored in 1997 for 40 years of membership in the Connecticut State Medical Society. He was a well-respected surgeon who joined with three other physicians to create the New Britain Surgical Group in 1960. Read more…

Katherine “Casey” Conway Beaupre ’05, Kensington, CT March 10, 2010. Casey’s courageous fight against Leukemia, the strength and support she gave to fellow cancer patients throughout the United States and the love she felt for family and friends leave a legacy of a young life well-lived. A gifted athlete at Mooreland and Miss Porter’s School, Casey left no stone unturned on the athletic fields and courts and in the great outdoors, excelling in all of her athletic pursuits: field hockey, basketball, softball, snowboarding, rock climbing, kayaking and surfing. She was also a talented filmmaker and pursued that passion at Emerson College. During her classes, she co-produced a book with her mother describing the lessons she learned through the challenges she was presented. During her illness, Casey attended High Mountain Institute in Colorado, Big Sky Cancer Camp in Montana and First Descents Cancer Camp in Idaho where she received support while giving special inspiration to others. She is survived by her parents, Rosemary and Robert Beaupre, a sister Elizabeth Beaupre ’02, a twin brother Tim Beaupre ’05 and a wide circle of friends and family.

Rodman W. Chamberlain, Jr., ’37, Suchs, GA, February 10, 2010.  Known for his zest for life, Rod had boundless curiosity and a contagious enthusiasm for new adventures.  He was an active hiker, bicyclist and tennis player and was a tutor at Colwell Detention Center and Lifelong Learning Center.  He himself loved to learn, and he developed a love for poetry and participated in a poetry-composing group.  He was a graduate of Williams College and Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.  Following service as a Lieutenant (jg) in the U. S. Navy during World War II, he was a part of the management team at the Stanley Works for 20 years and then a manufacturer’s representative in Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife, Betsy, three sons, a stepson and stepdaughter and six grandchildren.

Richard M. Cianci, Jr. ’91. Bristol, CT, January 25, 2010. Rich’s graduation from Mooreland culminated four years of involvement in every aspect of student life, balancing academics, athletics (baseball was his passion) and extra-curricular activities, and always surrounded by a cadre of friends. He was also a graduate of Southington High School and attended Bryant College and the University of New Haven. His caring nature, concern for others and desire to serve his fellow man, led Rich to pursue a career in law enforcement, becoming a police officer in Beacon Falls and then West Hartford. In the line of duty in West Hartford, he sustained a serious back injury that ended his career in law enforcement. At the time of his death, he was a medical sales representative for KC1-Therapeutic Support Systems. Rich was predeceased by his father, Richard M. Cianci, Sr. ’66 and is survived by his mother, Gail Cianci-Hageman, and a sister Christina Cianci Anderson ’95.