Kenneth O. Beal ’63

Kenneth O. Beal ’63, of Newbury, N.H., formerly of Cambridge, Mass., and Portland, Me.; Feb. 13, after suffering a stroke. He had a long career in computer technology. He began data entry work at the First National Bank of Boston and later worked as a programmer with New England Education Data Systems, developing software that facilitated the computerization of school records and schedules. In 1970 he moved to Portland, where he supervised the conversion of the Portland School Department’s records, grading, and scheduling. In 1988, he moved to Toronto and continued working as a systems engineer at Allinson-Ross Corp., and in 1993, he and his family moved to Newbury, where he continued his work from his home until retirement in 1997. He then served as administrative assistant at St. Andrew’s Church. He is survived by his wife, Constance Middleton Beal ’63; six children and their spouses; and 10 grandchildren.