LAUGHNA, Rory Paul Of Westwood, MA, died peacefully in Boston, surrounded by his family, on June 13, 2022, at age 67.
Rory graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1977, with a degree in economics. At Dartmouth, Rory played football and was president of the Dartmouth Rugby Club. He was a much-loved member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity, the Casque & Gauntlet Senior Society, and Aquinas House, the Catholic Student Center.
Most recently Rory was Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at True North Ales. True North noted, “Rory was the guy who kept the lights on, the books balanced, and the rest of us in line.”
Rudy Smith, the first truly professional coach brought to Dartmouth with alumni support, passed away in Birmingham, England February 10th, 2022 he was 71. Rudy spent a few months in Hanover in 1985 coaching both the Men’s and Women’s clubs and helped the Men to reach the finals of the Northeastern Tournament.
One of the last, great Renaissance men passed away on March 9th—Theodore “Ted” Bracken Sr.
They say Ted Bracken was larger than life, an unusual man because he was the complete package. Indeed, his was a full life, well-lived. He was a son, Natick-ite, and scholar athlete; a Dartmouth man, Renaissance man, and family man; a feminist, man’s man, teacher and mentor; a husband, father, and grandfather. His children are grateful for his boundless love, strong character and the example he set living by his principles. They, and the many people Ted affected, ardently miss him and the ever-present twinkle in his eye.
In the words of his favorite poet, Robert Frost: “Two roads diverged in the woods, and I–I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”
Roland Henry Kolman Jr. (Roli), age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Dartmouth class of 1960, Dartmouth Rugby Captain, Army officer, and co-founder of Kansas City Rugby Football Club. Roli will be greatly missed.
Bill attended Dartmouth College and Tuck School of Business where he received both a B.A. and an M.B.A. At Dartmouth, Bill was a member of the SAE fraternity, the football team, and the rugby club. Many of the friendships he found there lasted his entire life.
Beloved Cornell University emeritus professor and scholar David Bathrick, who taught theater arts, German studies and Jewish studies at Cornell for 20 years, died April 30, 2020 at his home in Bremen, Germany. He was 84.
Dave was a premier tackle on Dartmouth's 1958 championship football team who also played rugby (2nd rower) for four years.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vuyisile Onesmus Radebe--Captain of DRFC class of ’95--on the 9th January, 2021. As many of you know, Vuyi battled with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) for several years. The DRFC sends its heartfelt condolences to Vuyisile’s wife Pamela and his children Hlangalethu and Zuluntu at this difficult time.
As long-time DRFC head coach, Wayne Young ’72, said, "Vuyi was one of the most memorable members of the DRFC.”
It is with a sad heart that we report that Denny Goodman passed away peacefully at home late yesterday following a nine year battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Those of you who were fortunate to have been Denny's teammate will remember him as a speedy, sturdy and reliable wing-back who scored two tries during the 1959 California tour, and it was he who succeeded Dick Liesching as the the Rugby Club's 2nd "President".
Jon Stockholm '60 (1938-2019) was a member of the DRFC who played center and was part of both the 1958 tour of England and the 1959 tour of California. Jon passed away in late May and was memorialized with full Navy honors at a family service held on the Navy SEAL base in Coronado California. He was on officer on the first ever Navy SEAL team formed during the Vietnam War and served his country with honor and valor.
He played football and rugby at Dartmouth. He lived two years at Corey Ford’s house. Corey Ford established the Dartmouth Rugby Club, one of the first rugby clubs in the United States. He was also a fraternity member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. In addition to academics and sports, he worked at the Hanover Inn, where he learned the life skill of selecting and cutting meat. While at Dartmouth, he was NROTC, and after graduating, worked at the Naval Observatory in DC, before transferring to deep sea diving in every major naval theatre of the world. He spent four years in the Navy before entering into foreign service training in preparation for a life of service with the Agency for International Development in sub-saharan Africa.
Richard made contributions to the Dartmouth Rugby Football Club that would radically change the organization at Dartmouth and the game of Rugby in the United States for decades to come by imparting the “English way” of the game that made the sport more fun and more competitive. He was remembered as saying: “We will always have fun and therefore will win.” During his senior year, the Rugby Club established the annual ‘Dick Liesching Award’ - an award that continues to be bestowed annually to the deserving team member who contributed the most to the club on and off the pitch. Throughout his life, Richard was an active supporter of the Dartmouth Rugby Football Club and in 2013, the Club recognized his lifetime achievements with a dedication referring to him as a "Dartmouth College Rugby Legend."
Joseph W. Bishop, III, Class of 1978, passed away on January 24, 2016. While at Dartmouth, Joe was a dedicated member of the Rugby Club. He played a tenacious second row and reveled both in playing the game and belonging to the club. Throughout his life he was always loyal to the DRFC. Whenever his travel schedule permitted it, Joe attended games and cheered for the team.
Earl W. Glazier, Jr. DRFC Class of 1959, of Buckingham, PA passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Friday, November 27, 2015. Earl was 78 years old. He was the beloved husband of late Kathryn and is survived by his loving children, Earl III, Wendy Brainard, and Matthew, and his son in-law Bob Brainard, daughters in-law Marie and Page, and 4 grandchildren.
We are writing to share the sad news that legendary Dartmouth rugger and footballer, Don McKinnon '63, passed away last weekend after a long bout with cancer.
Mike Murphy '61, remembers Don...
Tim Dunning, who was the President of the DRFC in 1994, passed way last Monday, January 12, 2015. Tim has been described by his coach and teammates over the past few days as extraordinarily dedicated to both the DRFC and the sport of rugby and as someone you would always want by your side in any battle...
Crispin Adam Scott, 20, was a junior at Dartmouth College, where he majored in mathematics with additional interest in computer science and international studies. He was a member of the Dartmouth Rugby Club and Phi Delta Alpha fraternity. He was in Spain on a study abroad program to extend his Spanish language skills and study Spanish culture and the European monetary system. He died January 7, 2012, in Spain.
John S. Olbrych, better known as Jack or Brick; unexpectedly, but peacefully passed away in his sleep while on a business trip to Germany on June 7th, 2010.
He is survived by two daughters: Kathryn Waters and Natalie Olbrych and many, many friends.
There will be a memorial service held at the Rollins Chapel at Dartmouth hosted by his family at 11 o'clock the morning of July 17th followed by a reception and celebration of his life hosted by the Dartmouth Rugby Club at the Corey Ford Clubhouse.
There will be music, hors D'oeuvres, stories and memories.
Rob attended Dartmouth, graduating in 1976 with a degree in Mathematics. He cherished his time at Dartmouth and the friendships he formed that lasted throughout his life. As president of the DRFC, he was called “Chieftain,” a nickname suited to his outstanding leadership.