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Saturday 28 May 2016

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Obituaries
Suzanne Corkin helped clarify the biology of memory and its disorders.
Suzanne Corkin, Who Helped Pinpoint Nature of Memory, Dies at 79

By BENEDICT CAREY

Among many other contributions, Dr. Corkin's work helped settle a debate about the function of the hippocampus in retrieving and reliving past experiences.
Donn Chappellet started a business of coffee vending, and later turned to wine.
Donn Chappellet, Napa Pioneer Who Tired of Coffee Vending, Dies at 84

By WILLIAM GRIMES

After becoming bored with his food services company, a hobbyist became a pioneer in Napa Valley, creating Chappellet Vineyard, now known for its cabernets.
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