We are saddened to learn of the passing of the following members of the HCC community:
Norman R. Routhier ’60
Charles P. Lavelle ’65
Carol A. Lak ’68
Marie A. Bates ’79
Thomas J. Breen ’80
Walter Peret Jr. ’90
Jo Ann Howlett ’92, retired staff
Maureen A. Barry ’95
Douglas Gordon ’96
Dennis J. Malo ’96
Philippa J. Owen ’97, retired staff
Ruby S. Maddox ’03
Annette Davis-Harris ’04
William D. Crawford, III ’10
And our longtime friend and supporter:
Donald R. Dwight
Ruby S.R. Maddox ’03 passed away April 17, 2025. She earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a master’s degree in nonprofit management and philanthropy from Bay Path University. She transformed her educational foundation into meaningful change as an advocate, purpose coach, entrepreneur, and volunteer. She founded Direct Your Purpose consulting firm and co-founded two local nonprofits: Gardening the Community and Leaders of the Free World. Her leadership, creativity, dedication to social justice, and service to HCC will continue to inspire our community.
