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Memorials

a journalist. He later switched to public relations and became a senior
manager at British Telecom in London and Cardiff. A keen rower, Ed
was captain of boats at his school, but it was for football that he was
remembered at Horace Mann. He used to joke that his school colleagues thought he was 'good' when in fact, at home in England he'd
just be 'average.'
"Ed stood for parliament on two occasions for the Liberal Democrats,
but despite denting the Labour majority, the big prize eluded him. He
put his energies into local politics and the huge sense of loss experienced by people in the locality is testament to the work he did. He was a
respected journalist and was working on the launch of a local TV station
for the Swansea region of Wales, a few weeks before he died." The station launched a few weeks after Townsend's death, and his brother said
"it was sad that Ed wasn't able to see it. Ed made many friends at Horace
Mann and he and Carmel enjoyed the 2010 reunion immensely. So many
lovely friends; so welcoming."
Ed is survived by his wife, Carmel, six children, two grandchildren
and four older brothers. Dr. Mike Hamilton, Chair of Newport Liberal
Democrats said: "Ed had a knack of seeing the big picture and was not
afraid to say he agreed or disagreed with others when it mattered. He
had little time for the pettiness that can be found in local government
and was always focussed on trying to get things done." A humanist
memorial service was attended by hundreds, at which some American
favourites-"Bridge Over Troubled Water;" "The Only Living Boy in New
York" and "Rocky Mountain High"-were played.

Douglas Diamond '74,
Music Professor
With sadness we share news of the death of
Prof. Douglas (Doug) Diamond on May 27, 2016.
Doug Diamond received his Bachelor of Music
and Master of Music degrees from The
Mannes College of Music in New York. He was
a candidate for the degree, Doctor of Musical
Arts, at the University of Missouri, Kansas City
Conservatory and was a member of the faculty in the music department
at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minn. since 2005. Augsburg
College memorialized Prof. Diamond as follows: "At Augsburg, Doug was
known for his strengths in developing orchestral ensembles and in
classroom teaching. He served as the director of Augsburg's orchestra
and taught a variety of courses, including Aural Skills, Materials of
Music, and Instrumental Conducting. Music Department Chair, David
Myers, noted that Doug's students appreciated his wit, his musicianship,
and his understanding of their many commitments even as he insisted
on excellence in performances and class work. Doug contributed
actively and positively to the work of the faculty and department, most
recently working closely with admissions to develop a system of
identifying incoming students who have music interests and backgrounds. Doug's candor and positive efforts on behalf of music,
students, the department and Augsburg College will be sorely missed.
As we celebrate Doug's life, work, and gifts, our community's thoughts
and prayers go out to his extended family and friends."

Horace Mann Magazine Spring 2017

Jeffrey Goldstein '74

Horace Mann School is sad to report the death of Jeffrey Goldstein '74
on September 5, 2016 at age 60. His family wrote: "Beloved husband of
Debra Goldstein, loving father of Alyssa and Daniel, son of Samuel and
the late Mimi, dear brother of Bonnie. Possessed of a huge heart, he was
beloved by all."

Oliver Timmons '74,
Musician and Social Activist
Horace Mann School mourns the death of
Oliver Timmons '74 on May 11, 2015 of a
pulmonary embolism at age 58. Timmons
studied at Skidmore College and City College
of N.Y. Known in the N.Y. City jazz and blues
world as "OT" and sometimes billed as Ali,
Timmons became a professional musician at
age 9 while singing in the Boys Choir of Harlem prototype at the Church
of the Intercession. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer
he was involved with the beginnings of Hip Hop. He was booked annually
for Jazzmobile of NYC concerts and Harlem Week celebrations.
Timmons performed in most of the landmark N.Y.C. clubs, from rock
houses like SOB's to blues and jazz venues, including McKell's, the Blue
Note, Dangerfield's and Harlem's Showmans. He also performed at
Avery Fisher Hall, and worked in marketing and promotions for record
companies and as a manager for various groups. Timmons co-founded
the band Freshwater, and was CEO of his own Tuf Guy Records which he
founded in 2004, recording the album OTX-1 on this label. He also
worked as an early-childhood teacher and as a chef. His dedicated
social activism led him to work, from 2014, as a research analyst at the
Rockland Coalition to End the New Jim Crow (RCENJC) Timmons made
a great impact on the organization and its efforts to thwart racism in
the criminal justice system, as he built coalitions with Black, Latino and
white communities in Rockland County. Timmons was also a certified
trainer of Rockland's Lead by Example which served older prison
inmates, and of Reverse the Trend, focused on younger inmates. A
devoted father, son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend Oliver Timmons is
survived by his two sons, Malik Timmons and Jamal Timmons.

Andrew Patsiner '84, Attorney

With regret Horace Mann School announces the passing of Andrew
Patsiner '84 in June 2015, Andrew graduated from SUNY Binghamton
in 1988 and the Boston University School of Law in 1991. He started the
firm of Allen and Patsiner in 1992, and then moved to Los Angeles where
he worked with Hollywood studios monitoring the Internet for copyright
infringement. He is survived by his sister Alyse Rosen '88.

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