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Passing of Associate Professor Emerita Elaine Navias


I am sad to share news of the death of Associate Professor Emerita Elaine Navias. Elaine began her MCC career in 1970 as an English instructor and was promoted to assistant professor in 1975. She retired in 1986 but continued to lend her talents as an adjunct and eventually an English Composition tutor until the end of the Spring 2011 semester.

Elaine, who was well known for her love of teaching and continued scholarly interest, held a BA from Radcliffe College and an MA from Simmons College. She is survived by her four children, Rebecca Atwood, Timberville, Virginia; Susanna Perkins, Winter Park, Florida; Geoffrey Navias, Cazenovia, NY; and Mathilda Navias, Tiffin, Ohio.

Donations may be made to Farmington Friends Church, 187 County Rd. 8, Farmington, NY 14425 or the Mendon Public Library, 15 Monroe Street, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472.

Anne M. Kress
President's Office
08/11/2011