Nov 18, 2021

Fred H. Gardiner age 87, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 18, 2021 at The Watermark at 3030 Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Born in Bridgeport on December 26, 1933, the son of the late Fred A. and Mildred Gardiner,  he was a lifelong Fairfield resident, growing up on Parkway with 3 siblings who nicknamed him “Deed”, and summered on Pleasure...

Nov 18, 2021

Bernard J. Kelley, Jr. age 94 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Jean Griffin Kelley, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Carolton Convalescent Hospital in Fairfield.  Born in Norwalk on February 27, 1927, the son of the late Bernard J. and Kate (Dougherty) Kelley, he was raised in Milford and had been a Milford resident...

Nov 16, 2021

Barbara (“Bobbi”) Belarski, 92 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at The Carolton Convalescent Center on Wednesday, November 16. Bobbi grew up in Westport, attended Staples High School, went on to become a Rockette, an Arthur Murray dancer, and later owned the Norwalk Dance Center for 30 years. She was a member of St. Paul’s-On-The-Green, served on the board of...

Nov 13, 2021

Ethel B. Southard age 94 of Bridgeport, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 13, 2021at Jewish Senior Services. Ethel was born on April 5, 1927 to Fred Jones and Elsie (Newhall) Jones and was raised in Stratford CT. Earlier in life, Ethel enjoyed ice skating, boating and synchronized swimming.  Later, she developed a passion for dance, music, singing,...

Nov 11, 2021

Raymond Lindwood Faxon, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021, joining his beloved wife, Diane. Lindwood was a 45 year resident of Stamford, Connecticut, and the last five years, a resident at The Carolton Chronic Convalescent Hospital in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Lindwood, affectionately known as Lin or Linny to family and friends, was...

Nov 11, 2021

Richard Eugene Laviolette, age 77, of Trumbull, formerly of Southbury and Fairfield, passed away on the evening of Veteran’s Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones and his favorite music playing.

Born to Lester E. and Ruth (Choun) Laviolette, Rick grew up on the East Side of Bridgeport. He attended and graduated from Notre...

Nov 11, 2021

Peter J. Bellew, age 100, died peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Easton, CT on Nov. 11.

A talented and self-taught musician, he led an Irish band for 40 years and played at hundreds of weddings and dances throughout New York and Connecticut. He was one of the founders of the Gaelic-American Club...

Nov 10, 2021

Elizabeth Holmes (Bovan) Tyler, age 57, beloved wife of John R. Tyler of Trumbull, passed away the evening of Wednesday, November 10, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born to William George and Mary Grace (Holmes) Bovan, Beth was raised and educated in Trumbull.

Beth graduated from Trumbull High School, class of 1982. She was a member of...

Nov 7, 2021

Beverly T. Shavinsky, age 86, of Fairfield, formerly of Jackson, NJ, beloved wife of the late Emory Shavinsky, Jr.,  passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in New Bedford, MA on July 27, 1935, the daughter of the late Alvin “Dutch” and Hilda May Tunstall, she graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1953. ...

Nov 6, 2021

Evelyn B. Niestemski (Pinky), age 94, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Walter Niestemski, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, November 6, 2021.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late John and Anna Pavlow, she had been a Fairfield resident since her marriage to Walter in 1947. A graduate of Warren Harding High School, Evelyn was...

Nov 5, 2021

William Edward Verdier, Jr. died peacefully at home in Fairfield, Connecticut at age 99 whilst surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM at First Church Congregational in Fairfield, CT.

William (Bill) was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to William Edward Verdier (Sr.) and Edna Bausman Verdier April...

Nov 2, 2021

Paul Farago Sr of Fairfield CT passed away on Tuesday November 2, 2021, at the age of 81 after several months of declining health, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Paul was born in Hungary on October 31, 1940, to Joseph Farago and Katalin Sardi. He was the youngest of five siblings surviving during the troublesome era of WWII and...

Nov 1, 2021

Margaret T. Carleton, 101 years young, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Donald J. Carleton, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family in the early hours of Monday, November 1, 2021.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Duch, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 70 years.  Margaret...

Oct 24, 2021

Mary Kay Frost, beloved wife of Donald Frost of Fairfield, CT, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  Born in Queens, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph David Burger and Ernestine Steinert Burger, she was a Fairfield resident since 1977. Mary Kay graduated from The College of New Rochelle...

Oct 24, 2021

Ilyah Tobis, age 71 passed away peacefully Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Regal Care in Southport.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Carroll) Tobis, she had been a lifelong area resident.  A graduate of Bassick High School, Ilyah worked in the Credit Department for various local banks throughout her career.  Survivors include a brother,...

Oct 24, 2021

Easton resident Bryce H. Rathbone, 84, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, October 24, at Bridgeport Hospital accompanied by his family.

He was the son of Robert Charles Rathbone, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, and Mildred Huntly Gordon.  Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Mr. Rathbone spent his younger years in the Northwest Territory of...

Oct 23, 2021

Ann C. “Nancy” Richter, age 88, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Richter, was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Nancy is survived by her five children, their spouses, thirteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren:  Paul (Suzanne Nixon), and his sons Matthew and Jack and their mother, Margaret; Bob, his wife, Andrea, and their children...

Oct 23, 2021

Delia (Hamilton) Chervansky passed away peacefully in her home on October 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, former Fairfield Police Captain, Edward Chervansky Sr. and her brother Mitchell Hamilton. Delia was a supportive and caring mother to her children Edward Chervansky Jr., Karen Snyder, and their spouses Audrey and John. She was...

Oct 22, 2021

James M. Soderquist, age 75, passed away peacefully with his two loving daughters by his side in the early hours of Friday, October 22, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in West Haven following a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Victor Carl Soderquist, Sr. and Esther (Whiteman) Soderquist, he was raised in...

Oct 21, 2021

Lynn S. Thomann, of Fairfield, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Lynn proudly served in the United States Army prior to earning his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. As a young man, he moved to Fairfield to begin his career with General Electric, where he would continue to work until his retirement.

Lynn is survived...