In Memoriam

Celebrating the lives of those we’ve lost in the Bennington community.

Margot Hartman Tenney ’55, P ’81 Margot Hartman Tenney ’55, P ’81

Margot Hartman Tenney ’55, P ’81— former trustee, actress, and philanthropist—died on April 11, 2020. She was 86. 

Margaret Holloway ’74 Margaret Holloway ’74

Saying goodbye to Margaret Holloway By Joan Channick

Ron Cohen Ron Cohen

Ron Cohen—beloved teacher, justice scholar, and stalwart proponent of progressive education—died on March 31, 2020. He was 75.

Anne Lyon Klopman ’44, P ’80 Anne Lyon Klopman ’44, P ’80

Anne Lyon Klopman ’44, P ’80—alumna, parent and dedicated Bennington supporter—died on May 10. She was 97. 

Katharine Evarts Merck ’46 Katharine Evarts Merck ’46

Katharine Evarts Merck ’46—former Bennington trustee, lifelong nurturer of causes that advanced the progress of humanity, and one of the College’s most stalwart supporters—died on April 11, 2020. She was 96.

A FULL LISTING OF MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY WHO HAVE DIED SINCE LAST PUBLICATION