As we turn the calendar page to a new year, we look back with fond remembrance of those Harvard residents, friends, and relatives to whom we said goodbye in 2011. Each in his or her own way helped weave the tapestry of life here, by being a good neighbor, by volunteerism, or by holding a special place in someone's heart.
Everett Dexter, 83, World War II veteran, father of resident James Dexter; died Jan. 6
Konstantin Bykhovsky, 49, computer scientist, brother of resident Dmitry Bykhovsky; died Jan. 9
Oleh Dutkewych, 44, longtime resident, Desert Storm veteran; died Jan. 10
Alexander Gray MacLennan, 92, Harvard native, electrical engineer; died Jan. 13
Etty Josephine (Josie) Roberts, 92, native of England, mother of resident Susan Kaelin; died Jan. 15
Mary Frances Eagle, 91, educator, gardener, mother of resident Nancy Horrall; died Jan. 31
Pauline Northern, 65, longtime resident, corporate financial planner; died Feb. 4
Catina Hayden, 92, World War II Army nurse, mother of residents Catina Hayden Barbieri and Elizabeth Claire Hayden; died Feb. 4
James Burrington, 58, longtime Harvard Highway Department employee; died Feb. 11
Earl Miners Harvey, 93, architect, musician, father of resident Jillian Asquith; died Feb. 15
Gilbert Smith, 87, former resident, carpenter, father of residents Gil Smith, Jr., and Leon Smith, died March 15
Elizabeth May, 103, longtime resident, international economist and educator; died March 27
Doris Bigelow, 101, longtime resident; died April 2
Doris Bevis, 87, mother of resident Neil Bevis; died April 3
Jeanne Alberti, 66, former longtime resident, foreign language teacher; died April 24
Wayne Wilkey, 51, former resident, brother of resident Wesley Wilkey; died April 26
Brother Benedict Hirsch, 56, teacher, sacristan, resident of Saint Benedict Abbey; died May 9
Ruth Dubuc, 98, hospital volunteer, mother of resident Norman Dubuc; died May 15
Phillip Elliott, 90, "the land man," father of resident Cheryl Cory; died May 25
Steven Gutz, 69, former longtime resident, DEC engineering manager; died May 27
Robert Saturley, 64, former resident, athlete; died June 10
Harley Chamberlain, 84, former long-time resident, Rotarian; died June 12
John Carley, 97, World War II veteran, father of resident Malcolm Carley; died June 16
Donald Strang, 83, longtime resident, electrical engineer; died June 21
Ruth Perkins, 83, former resident, co-founder of Badger Funeral Home; died July 4
Richard (Rick) Butler, 73, former resident, organized youth soccer; died Aug. 26
Margaret (Margie) Bliss, 76, former resident, active in League of Women Voters; died Sept. 6
Gloria Thiers, 73, former longtime Harvard Elementary School teacher; died Sept. 17
John (Jack) Pennell, 78, former longtime resident, "Jack of many trades;" died Oct. 3
Loretta (Tamme) Fath, 98, active in senior activities; died Oct. 15
Jennifer Jellis Burke, 65, sister of resident Julie Anne Medjanis, tireless volunteer; died Nov. 25
Tsirl Waletzky, 90, artist, mother of Josh Waletzky, the partner of former resident Jenny Levison; died Dec. 8
Tamara Molnar, 47, mother of three HES and Bromfield students; died Dec. 17
Nancy Dickson, 87, longtime resident, Still River postmistress; died Dec. 29
Loie Judkins Shires, 90, hospital volunteer, mother of resident Stephanie Shires Hooper; died Dec. 31