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Roger  Thomas Previs

Roger Thomas Previs

Apr 11, 2019

Roger Thomas Previs, age 79 of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 54 years to Carol Previs, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Roger spent 35 years serving as an educator and principal in the Fairfield school system. He is survived by his wife, Carol Previs (nee Armatis); his sister-in-law, Sandra Clabby and her husband William; and two nephews, Shawn...

Francis "Frank" George O'Meara

Francis "Frank" George O'Meara

Apr 9, 2019

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Francis "Frank" George O'Meara, loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and true paragon passed away at the age of 73. Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 8, 1945, the fourth of five children born to Benedict P. and Bernadette J. O'Meara (Sheridan). After spending his early years playing stick ball and sneaking into...

Barbara  Mae Troland

Barbara Mae Troland

Apr 6, 2019

Barbara M. Troland passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2019, in Fairfield, CT surrounded by her family. She was predeceased in 2014 by her husband, Wilbur Troland, of 66 years. A beloved mother and aunt, she is survived by her children, Douglas & Lisa (Greg & Monty) and niece Abby P. Young (Jeff). Barbara was born on March 19, 1924,...

Michael  Thomas Bologna

Michael Thomas Bologna

Mar 31, 2019

Michael Thomas Bologna, son of the late Armand Bologna and Jacqueline Spaulding Bologna, died on March 31, 2019 at the age of 62. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years and the love of his life, Alice Ann Fitzpatrick, as well as his mother. He is also survived by his three children Elizabeth Bologna and her husband...

Michael  J. Zavada

Michael J. Zavada

Mar 28, 2019

Michael J. Zavada, age 91 of Fairfield, beloved husband of 72 years to Helen (Kokoruda) Zavada, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Born in Exeter, PA the son of the late Michael and Anna (Mehai) Zavada, he had been a Fairfield resident for 60 years. He was a graduate of...

Vyn  L. (Mel)  Gancsos

Vyn L. (Mel) Gancsos

Mar 22, 2019

Melvyn Louis (Mel) Gancsos, age 79, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Anne Snopkowski Gancsos, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Bridgeport on June 1, 1939, the son of the late Frank and Malvina (Tenay) Gancsos, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life. A graduate of...

Luis (Ruben)  Ortiz

Luis (Ruben) Ortiz

Mar 21, 2019

Luis (Ruben) Ortiz, age 61, of Stratford, beloved husband of Tammy Pavone Ortiz, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital following a short illness. Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, he had been an area resident for most of his life. Ruben's career as a Chef spanned many years. He was currently employed at Milford Hospital where he...

Dorothy  T. Derby

Dorothy T. Derby

Mar 18, 2019

Dorothy Theresa McGee Derby passed away Monday March 18th at the Hospice House in Stamford, CT after a courageous eight months with pancreatic cancer and eight years with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 78 years old. Dorothy was proudly born to Michael McGee (of Donegal, Ireland) and Margaret O'Mahony (of Limerick, Ireland) in Brooklyn, NY. Dorothy is pre-deceased by her parents,...

Barbara Lavalle

Barbara Lavalle

Mar 17, 2019

After years of suffering, Barbara La Valle has passed away in her sleep at home in Easton, Ct. on March 17, 2019. Beyond her generous heart, Barbara was well known and loved for the musical achievements of her group, Heartbeat Dance Band. During her 30-year career as leader of the area's most desired wedding band, Barbara has performed at and...

Susan  E. Bonney

Susan E. Bonney

Mar 15, 2019

Susan E. Bonney, aged 77, beloved daughter of the late Paul and Alice Bonney, of Milford passed away on March 15, 2019 in her home. Susan attended Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, then later the University of Bridgeport. She worked for several insurance and reinsurance companies over the years as a primary adjuster. Sue loved to pass the time reading,...

John  Richard Murray

John Richard Murray

Mar 9, 2019

Funeral Home

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road, Fairfield CT US 06824

Service

St. Pius X Church Faith Center Chapel

Mass of Christian Burial

834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824

Thursday, March 14, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

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Judith  Beryl Christiansen

Judith Beryl Christiansen

Mar 7, 2019

Judith Beryl (Baumgartner) Christiansen, age 76, of Easton, beloved wife of Herbert (Chris) C. Christiansen, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Stanwood and Rita Baumgartner, she had been an Easton resident for the last eleven years. Judi was an avid baseball fan which...

Bridie  T. Mccormack

Bridie T. Mccormack

Mar 4, 2019

Bridget (Bridie) McInerney McCormack, age 88, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Joseph McCormack, passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2019. Born in County Galway, Ireland, the daughter of the late Michael and Winifred McInerney, she had been a Fairfield resident for many years. Bridie was a loving devoted wife and mother and avid gardener who delighted in time...

Edward  J.B. Morrison

Edward J.B. Morrison

Mar 1, 2019

Edward J. B. Morrison, age 90 of Ellington, CT, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 1, 2019. Ed served proudly in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman stationed in San Diego which he loved very much. Following his discharge, he returned to CT where he graduated from Fairfield University earning two MBA degrees to become a teacher. Ed retired from...

Newell  Hardy (Jerry)  Grace,  Jr.

Newell Hardy (Jerry) Grace, Jr.

Feb 24, 2019

Newell Hardy Grace, Jr., "Jerry," 87, passed away in Naples, Florida, on February 24, 2019. Jerry was one of a kind, had a great sense of humor, and loved life. He especially loved Claire, his wife of 61 years, his family, his dogs, and his many friends. Jerry was born on February 12, 1932, in Mineola, New York, along with...

Elizabeth  F. Camp

Elizabeth F. Camp

Feb 22, 2019

Elizabeth F. Camp, age 96, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Camp, went to be with her Lord Friday, February 22, 2019. Lovingly known as Betty, she was born in Jamesburg, NJ, the daughter of the late William and Mabel Firestine. Betty graduated from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in New York City and served in U.S. Cadet Nurse...

John  Edward Kelly,  Jr.

John Edward Kelly, Jr.

Feb 22, 2019

John Edward Kelly Jr., of Fairfield and Easton, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 22, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Born in Bridgeport in 1951, he was the son of John Edward Kelly and Ann Darak Kelly. John is survived by his mother and two sons Christopher (Jolene) of Easton and Jack (Ame) of New Hampshire....

Jean  M. Crawford

Jean M. Crawford

Feb 22, 2019

Jean M. Crawford, of The Watermark, Bridgeport, CT died February 22, 2019 at the age of 91. She is predeceased by her husband A James Crawford III (1924-2015). She is survived by her children, Janice C. Hanson (Jeffrey) of Englewood, Colorado, Dr. James M. Crawford (Aleta) of Manhassett, New York, and the Rev. Canon Dr. Lee A. Crawford (Anne) of...

Eleanor  H. Franzen

Eleanor H. Franzen

Feb 20, 2019

Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road, Fairfield CT US 06824

Service

Mountain Grove Cemetery

Graveside Service

2675 North Avenue, Bridgeoport, CT 06604 (Please follow Spear-Miller signs signs to gravesite)

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

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Kathy  M. O'Day

Kathy M. O'Day

Feb 20, 2019

Kathy O'Day, long time resident of Fairfield, CT, unexpectedly passed away on February 20, 2019 at the age of 60 due to complications after suffering a brain aneurysm. Kathy is survived by her sister Joan (Frank) Martino of Norfolk, MA; her children Bradley, Bryan and Brittany Coutermash; her fiancé James Orosz and her niece Abby (Tyler) Hewitt of Marion, IN....

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