In Memoriam:
Joseph H. Walsh,
Paul D. Merrill,
Jacques Downs,
Jack Ketchum,
Louise Parker James
The University of New England community lost five longtime colleagues and friends during the 2006 and 2007. Former UNECOM Dean, Joseph H. Walsh, Trustee Paul D. Merrill, Professor Emeritus Jacques M. Downs HA'99, President Emeritus Jack S. Ketchum HA'01, former Trustee Louise Parker James '43. Below are obituaries, biographies and other material on these important figures in the history of St. Francis College, Westbrook College, and the University of New England.
Memorial Scholarships
Individuals close to both Jack Ketchum and Jacques Downs are in the process of creating two permanently endowed scholarship funds at the University of New England to memorialize the strong qualities, support and love for education that both of these men possessed.
Gifts in support of the following three memorial funds may be sent in care of Scott Marchildon, assistant vice president of institutional advancement, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME 04103.
Jack S. Ketchum Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Jacques M. Downs, Ph.D., Alumni Scholarship Endowment
The Joseph E. Parker & Edith G. Parker Memorial Scholarship
Further inquiries can also be addressed to Scott at 207-221-4230 or via email at smarchildon@une.edu
Joseph H. Walsh
Paul D. Merrill
Jacques Downs
Jack Ketchum
Louise Parker James

Paul D. Merrill

Jack Ketchum

Jacques Downs

Louise Parker James