In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Lia Smith ’26

scdiehl@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-04T14:26:59-0500

The Middlebury senior from Woodside, California, was working toward a double major in statistics and computer science.

President Updates Community on Lia Smith ’26

scdiehl@middlebury.edu — 2025-10-25T08:58:14-0400

Vermont State Police confirmed the identity of the person found near campus on Thursday as Lia Smith, a senior who had been missing since October 17.

In Memoriam: James Todd

jreidel@middlebury.edu — 2025-10-13T00:00:00-0400

In his short time as cook in Dining Services, Todd became known as a trusted colleague always willing to support his co-workers.

In Memoriam: Travis B. Jacobs

scdiehl@middlebury.edu — 2025-10-01T09:58:55-0400

Longtime history professor and scholar influenced the lives of many generations of Middlebury students.

In Memoriam: Juan Brenes

jreidel@middlebury.edu — 2025-08-27T15:17:51-0400

An accomplished chef known for his diverse culinary skills, Brenes held several roles at the College, including in retail operations and as lead cook at the Snow Bowl and in retail foods.

In Memoriam: Reece Thibault

jreidel@middlebury.edu — 2025-07-23T11:47:07-0400

Thibault worked worked in a variety of roles in dining and custodial services at Middlebury College and the Bread Loaf School of English over the past three years.

In Memoriam: Kathleen Doyle

scdiehl@middlebury.edu — 2025-07-17T14:29:58-0400

Doyle served as an assistant lab professor and visiting research scholar in environmental studies.

In Memoriam: Eric Nelson

scdiehl@middlebury.edu — 2025-07-07T10:30:32-0400

Professor emeritus of studio art was Middlebury’s first professor of sculpture.

In Memoriam: Richmond Gorham Littlefield

scdiehl@middlebury.edu — 2025-03-26T15:31:09-0400

Remembered as a devoted and caring colleague with a passion for accuracy, Littlefield worked for many years in the finance office, retiring as assistant treasurer.

In Memoriam: Norma Leduc

jreidel@middlebury.edu — 2025-02-27T09:24:33-0500

The assistant men’s and women’s swimming coach and head guard supervisor at the natatorium was a fixture in the local swimming community.