Working remotely and maintaining a safe physical distance has made it more difficult to celebrate members of our community. This summer, we bid a fond farewell to 44 faculty and staff who retired from the university. With thanks and congratulations — and to make sure we stay in touch — we dedicate this issue of the Bentley Buzz to these valued former colleagues. Their own dedication has helped make Bentley a special place to work and study.  

Retirement Plans 
“With all the free time I will have available, I am looking forward to being able to volunteer toward several efforts, including tutoring English as a Second Language and literacy programs.”

Keep in touch at paucoin42@gmail.com

Retirement Plans
“Living on a boat all summer, visiting islands in Massachusetts as permitted due to the pandemic. My daughter recently moved to Arkansas, so I plan on traveling to see her once she’s settled.”

A Bentley Memory
“I enjoyed working with the Information and Process Management faculty and learned so much while I was there. Bentley is a ‘family’ of dedicated, energetic and friendly faculty, staff and students. The campus is a refreshing place, beautifully maintained, and promotes creativity, diversity and respect throughout. I look forward to returning, once the ‘new normal’ is established, to visit with colleagues."

Keep in touch at anne.baker72@aol.com

Retirement Plans
“So here I am with all this time and nowhere to go! But I will eventually make that trip to London.”

A Bentley Memory
“I made many friends with the Undergraduate Admission staff and counselors, but mostly I enjoyed all the students who worked in the Call Center, many of whom remain in contact.”

Keep in touch at slbryer44@outlook.com

Retirement Plans
“Hopefully, some exciting traveling to various parts of the country and perhaps abroad once things become a bit more normal and it’s safe to do so.”

A Bentley Memory
“All the wonderful people I have met and worked with over the years. I have worked in several different areas across campus, under five different presidents. It was exciting to see all the wonderful changes that have taken place to make the university a great institution and a wonderful place to work.”

Keep in touch at chiampadeanna@yahoo.com

Retirement Plans
“My 20-year part-time position as a paralegal for my husband’s law office has morphed into a full-time job!”

A Bentley Memory
“I am still amazed at the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Bentley. I loved every minute there and will miss all my colleagues. Stay well, everyone!”

Keep in touch at anribral@comcast.net

Ann is pictured in the back row, far left; others (clockwise) are Jacqueline Seward, Jeanne DiBona, Janet Kenney and Gayle McCue

Retirement Plans
“For now, spending time with my husband, children and grandchildren! Once we’re able to travel freely, I will be taking cruises.”

A Bentley Memory
“Bentley was part of my life for almost 22 years and I will remember the wonderful people who work there. I have developed friendships with many of the people I worked directly with. Bentley students are the best and I will miss interacting with them as well.”

Keep in touch at jeannedibona@gmail.com

Retirement Plans
“Can’t wait to be able to travel safely.”

A Bentley Memory
“The wonderful people I worked with and the amazing students!”

Keep in touch at mjdibona13@gmail.com

Retirement Plans
“LOL. Not sure this is truly retirement, but more so an opportunity to try something new, or something familiar at a new place. While I will miss working with this amazing team, the ability to think about work in terms of personal values, strengths and how you can make meaning in this world was an opportunity that does not come around often.”

A Bentley Memory
“There are so many things that could be talked about, but what continues to make me smile is the transformation of student life. The experience for undergrads and graduate students is so unbelievably different from when I started. For that to happen, it goes beyond Student Affairs. The emphasis on teamwork and the application of classroom learning to real-life experiences, the collaboration with Facilities when it came time to re-imagine campus spaces. Everyone who works at Bentley is committed to the student experience. We may have different approaches or lenses from which we operate, but the end goal is one of shared enthusiasm and enrichment.      

“The people who work at Bentley are simply incredible — faculty and staff alike. As one of my colleagues recently indicated: ‘You may have a bad hour, but you never have a bad day at Bentley.’”

Keep in touch at doefloyd3@gmail.com

Retirement Plans
“We have a home on a lake in Maine, so will be able to spend more time there with family, friends and grandchildren. Will do some traveling when the pandemic is over. I love to exercise, so I’ll devote time every day to kayaking, swimming, snow skiing, snow shoeing and, of course, walking. I also may  volunteer my time doing something I enjoy.”

A Bentley Memory
“I’ve met so many members of the community through the fun things put on by Campus Connections, trips, games, aerobics and yoga. I worked with wonderful people, day in and day out. It’s my Bentley family that I will miss the most and remember the most.”

Keep in touch at foxelinor@gmail.com

Retirement Plans
“For now, I am looking forward to spending as much time as I can with my wonderful husband, Dave, and the new love of our lives, grandson Rocco! We will be renovating our home on Wells Beach in Maine in the fall and enjoying the South Shore on our boat this summer. I don’t know what adventures lie ahead after that, but I am sure they will be exciting!”

A Bentley Memory
“I have so many fond memories. For the last 20 years, I have run the Alternative Spring Break trip and met so many wonderful students, staff and homeowners.

“What I will remember most and miss the most is the incredible group of people I had the absolute pleasure to work with at the BSLCE. The staff and students are the most caring, thoughtful change- makers I have had the good fortune to meet, and they are like family to me. I will miss them dearly, but know that I have made some lifelong friendships. Thank you Bentley, it was a great run and I wish you the very best ❤️.”

Keep in touch at Lynnemj119@gmail.com

Retirement Plans
“Hope to travel once a vaccine is available! I’ll also spend more time with family and friends ... no schedule!”

A Bentley Memory
“All the wonderful friends I’ve made, and meeting and working with Bentley students!”

Janet is pictured in the front row, at right; others are (clockwise from back left) Ann Cohn, Jacqueline Seward, Jeanne DiBona and Gayle McCue

Retirement Plans
“Will be doing some consulting, playing more golf and spending more time with my family.”

A Bentley Memory
“Working with so many members of the Bentley community. It is a great place to work.”

Keep in touch at chiefleff@gmail.com

Retirement Plans
“I will be home teaching my grandson until the schools open. Once it is safe, I want to travel to Aruba.”

A Bentley Memory
“All the students, employees and friends I met and helped throughout my career. The many laughs we had and the great job I had at University Police.”

Keep in touch at dmcguire1948@gmail.com

Retirement Plans
“I will be spending a lot of time with my family helping to downsize which, I hope, will have some Kondo moments for all of us. I will take a postponed trip to Alaska to see the Northern Lights. It will be more leisure time on Cape Cod.”

A Bentley Memory
“The friendships with fellow employees and wonderful students who helped me in the laboratory. Over my time at Bentley, I saw and welcomed many changes. One recent experience that was really special was sharing Wednesday lunches with my daughter and getting firsthand looks when she worked on the new Bentley Arena. I have gratitude for all the coworkers in the Natural and Applied Sciences Department who have enriched my life.”

Keep in touch at emcmorran@gmail.com

Retirement Plans
“My retirement plans are yet to be determined, but reading, crafts (especially knitting), being outdoors  and musical activities will predominate. Travel is out for the foreseeable future, but I would like to do some when feasible.”

A Bentley Memory
“The people, across the board — faculty, staff and students. Working with the wonderful GSAS team that has capped off my many years has been a special gift. I will miss the challenges and FUN we had together. There are too many terrific colleagues with whom I have worked to mention. Participating in the growth and ascendance of Bentley University has been a great career and I am grateful to have been a part of it for so long."

Keep in touch at collmurph@hotmail.com

A Bentley Memory
“The people. Faculty, students and my co-workers are all great people and I will miss them.”

A Bentley Memory
“I enjoyed working with my team and the students. Everyone was very good to me.”

Retirement Plans
“Looking forward to more time with family and friends, traveling the rest of the United States and being outside enjoying every day!”

A Bentley Memory
“The awesome friends and colleagues I have worked with, and the many lifelong friendships formed along my Bentley journey.”

Keep in touch at jackieseward7@gmail.com

Retirement Plans
“My plans for the next few months are to renovate my kitchen and do a lot of yard work — things I wasn’t able to pay attention to while working full time. When it is safe to travel, I will visit my daughter in California and my son, who is stationed in Ohio.”

A Bentley Memory
“I have made so many lifelong friendships within the Bentley community over the last 19 years. I worked with amazing professors in IDCC, the creative staff at the UXC and all the special people in the PhD program. I will miss them all, but plan to keep in touch as much as possible. Thank you, Bentley, for making work life so delightful.”

Keep in touch at gwessell@yahoo.com

Retirement Plans
“I would love to travel and complete my degree. Learn to play the guitar. Play more with my three grandsons! Pray for an end to the pandemic.”

A Bentley Memory
“The exciting presidency of Joe Morone; the camaraderie of my co-workers; the executives I supported; the excellence of our faculty; our wonderful students; the collegiate atmosphere; and, finally, getting my wish to have a hockey arena built!”

Keep in touch at lexdiane@gmail.com