Charles Barton Luce

As I drive through or take the train through Old Lyme and New London a smile comes to my face as I think back on all my memories of that wonderful human being Charles B Luce. He was a mentor to me during my undergrad days at Conn and from that a lifelong friendship developed. His presence is greatly missed and my thoughts go out to all of you: Bunny, Chuck, Mike, Tim, Bill and Rita and your families. Coach was adored by all of us in our household and we have wonderful memories of him.

Hedy, Jeremy and I are deeply saddened by Charlie's passing and send our deepest condolences to Bunny, Chuck, Mike, Tim, and Bill as well as their families. I first met Charlie when I went up to Connecticut College as a High School Senior. I heard him speak at a panel discussion. When I got home, I wrote to him, telling him that I was a four-year Basketball manager in High School and that I would love to have the opportunity to continue this in college. He immediately wrote back and said...

I first met Charlie Luce in April 1978 when I went up to Conn College to make my final decision on where to go. We had a simple greeting and then when I went to Conn the following fall a friendship of over 40 years began. Charlie was truly one of the finest people I have ever met. He was to me: a friend, mentor, role model and a confidante. Believe it or not he even turned this New Yorker into a UCONN fan, as we watched games on tv. He did not succeed in getting me to be a Celtic, Red Sox...

Charlie was my first boss and set the bar high. He was a smart, humble, kind, supportive and gracious leader. He used his gentle manner and intuitive common sense to reach difficult goals. He seemed to smile always, and to know everyone on campus by name. A walk with Charlie was constantly interrupted by his waving and chatting with people from all areas of campus life. He would move in the upper levels of college leadership with ease, and then sneak out to shovel sand onto wet spots on a...

Charlie was the kindest soul and was adored by so many in the Connecticut College community. He truly cared about others, enriching the lives of everyone around him. The admiration and respect he garnered is a testament to the significant impact he had on so many student-athletes and colleagues. He was a dear friend with a delightful spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. His legacy at Connecticut College will endure forever as Head Camel.

My sincere condolences to the members of the Luce family upon the passing of an exceptionally decent and caring man. May his memory be a blessing now and always to those whose lives he touched throughout his extraordinarily productive life.