Grier Horner ’57

Grier Horner ’57, of Pittsfield, Mass.; Feb. 7, of a brain injury sustained in a fall. In 1969, he was awarded a Ford Foundation Fellowship in journalism to Stanford University. A 32-year career at the Berkshire Eagle newspaper followed. He was a reporter and associate editor before retiring in 1997. He had many diverse interests including painting—some of his work was shown in galleries and he had a one-man show at Berkshire Community College. He also enjoyed carpentry, with which he designed an addition to his house; sailing and competing in regattas; and cycling, which he began doing in his 50s. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Clary Horner ’58; three children and their spouses; five grandchildren; a sister; and several nieces and nephews.