Obituaries

The Institution has received word of the death of Joseph F. Motta, Monday, December 13, 1999 in Falmouth. Joe worked at the Institution for over 20 years, most recently in Graphic Services until his retirement in 1986. Further deatails will be posted available.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution announces with great sorrow the death November 2, 1999 of retiree James Patrick Corr. Jim died at his home in North Falmouth, MA, following a long illness. He was 74.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution announces with great sorrow the death of Robert James Stanley October 26, 1999 at his home in Falmouth. He was 72.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution announces with great sorrow the death August 23, 1999 of Charles Davis Hollister, Senior Scientist in the Geology and Geophysics Department and Vice President of the Corporation. He died hiking while on vacation with family members in Wyoming. He was 63 years old.

The Institution has learned, with great sorrow, of the death of former employee Curtis Gandy III on July 1, 1999 in California. He was a security guard in Facilities for 10 years in the 1070s and 1980s.

The Institution announces with great sorrow the death of Jesse H. Stanbrough on June 24, 1999 at the Center for Optimum Care, Falmouth.

The Institution announces with great sorrow the death of John D. ??A?Jack??A? Donnelly Tuesday June 22, 1999 at his home in Quissett Gardens following a brief illness. He was 69.

The Institution has received word of the death May 7, 1999 of Scientist Emeritus William von Arx at his home in Falmouth. He was 82. Bill joined the WHOI staff in 1945 as a research associate in physical oceanography and was appointed a Senior Scientist in 1967. He was named a Scientist Emeritus in 1979. A Quakerservice in celebration of Bill’s life will be held Thursday, May 13, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bill’s house, at 18 Sippewissett Road. Friends are invited to share remembrances. A potluck reception will follow; parking will be along the street and dress is casual.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution announces with great sorrow the death April 26, 1999 of Daniel W. Clark in Falmouth.

The Institution has received word of the death of Bernard “Bernie” J. Cassidy, March 22, 1999. Bernie worked at the Institution’s mail room from 1972 to 1989.