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ROBERT HUDSON

Robert Hudson of Spring Hill, Fla., a former staff member at Lincoln Laboratory, died on Dec. 6 at the age of 75. He was hired in 1952 and retired in 1991. Survivors include his wife, Maureen.

WILLIAM A. MORRELL

William A. Morrell of Sarasota, Fla., a former custodian in Physical Plant, died on Oct. 25 at the age of 90. He began working at MIT in 1968 and retired in 1979. He is survived by two sons, Richard of Kingston, N.H., and William of Weymouth; a daughter, Nancy Sullivan of Sarasota, Fla.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Blue Hills Cemetery in Braintree on Oct. 31. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 32438.

MANUEL SOUZA

Manuel Souza of Woburn, a former guard at Lincoln Laboratory, died on Dec. 4 at the age of 75. He retired in 1992 after 18 years at Lincoln Lab. Survivors include his wife, Mildred.

LEONARD WHALEY

Leonard Whaley of Cambridge, a former area manager in Housing, died on Oct. 23 at age 92. He retired in 1975 after working at MIT for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Barbara.

A version of this article appeared in MIT Tech Talk on December 18, 2002.

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