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The “Boston gentlemen” have played a key role throughout Wellesley’s history. Henry Durant, the Hunnewells, the Kidders, the Stones, and others were the movers and shakers downtown who brought their time and talent to Wellesley to build and strengthen the world’s exceptional college for the education of women. Nelson J. Darling, Jr., was one of those gentlemen.

Tributes to Wellesley alumnae by family and friends

Tributes to Wellesley alumnae by family and friends

Camilla “Mia” Chandler Frost ’47, Wellesley College trustee emerita, passed away at the age of 98 on Feb. 7.

A beloved member of the Wellesley community, Joy Renjilian-Burgy, associate professor emerita of Spanish, died on Jan. 14 at the age of 81.

Tributes to alumnae from friends and family

David Ferry, Sophie Chantal Hart Professor Emeritus of English, died on Nov. 5, 2023, at 99. He taught at Wellesley from 1952 to 1989. David was an exemplary scholar and teacher, a giant of our faculty, a translator and poet of the highest order, and a major figure in American literature.

Tributes to Wellesley alumnae by family and friends

Jeanne Olson Darlington M.A. ’72, former instructor in science laboratory in the chemistry department, died on July 27 at the age of 99.