Obituaries

Mindaugas S. Kaulenas, longtime Biology professor, department chair

Mindaugas S. Kaulenas, 64, of Amherst, a professor of Biology, died April 27.

He served the University for 37 and a half years.

Originally from Lithuania, he received his bachelor's and doctoral degrees from the University of London.

He served as chair of Zoology and then Biology between 1982 and 1995, participating in the formation of the Biology Department from Botany and Zoology in 1992. He also was active in building his department's interdisciplinary graduate programs. The author of dozens of articles and a monograph, he was an expert in patterns of gene expression.

He leaves his wife, Nancy F. Arons; two sons, Gedainis of Arlington and Tomas at home; two daughters, Aldona of Portland, Maine, and Elena of Brooklyn; a stepson, Ben Arons; a stepdaughter, Rebecca Arons Goetz; a brother, Gediminas of Chicago; and three grandchildren.

Memorial gifts may be made to VNA/Hospice Alliance, 168 Industrial Ave., Northampton 01060 or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham 01701.

Michael F. Chagnon, veteran staffer in Division of Human Resources

Michael F. Chagnon, 49, of Montague, clerk IV in Human Resources, died May 7 at home.

He served the University for 23 years, 12 as a graduate-student employee and 11 as a full-time employee. As a graduate student, he worked as a teaching assistant and lecturer of several Romance languages and as a clerical assistant at the Library. He was a senior library assistant for six years, later taking on his role in Human Resources.

He enjoyed writing Spanish and French literature.

He leaves his domestic partner of 16 years, Stanley Chagnon; a sister, Debra Henry of West Springfield; two nephews, Eric King and Ryan King, both of West Springfield; and several aunts and uncles.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Library Association, c/o Susan McBride, Library Office, Du Bois Library.

David E. Bhowmik

David E. Bhowmik, 21, of Am-herst, a junior at the University, died April 29.

A graduate of Amherst Regional High School, he was a talented athlete and had been runner-up in the Massachusetts state gymnastics championships. He earned seven varsity letters in three sports in high school: lacrosse, soccer, and track and field. He was a member of the UMass Lacrosse Club and was accredited as a referee in local youth soccer leagues.

As a youth, he served as a ball boy for the UMass men's basketball team and traveled to Europe with his soccer team.

He appreciated music and dance and enjoyed walking in the woods with his dog and woodworking.

He leaves his parents, Prasanta C. Bhowmik, professor of Plant and Soil Sciences, and Beverley Bhowmik of Amherst; two sisters, Kiran Denis and Monica Idrani, both of Amherst; and relatives in Ontario, Canada, and West Bengal, India.

Memorial contributions may be made to the David Bhowmik Memorial Fund, c/o Easthampton Savings Bank, 100 East St., Hadley 01035.

A memorial service is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 10 at the Red Barn at Hampshire College.