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Sally  Paul Ford

Sally Paul Ford

Dec 6, 2018

Sally Paul Ford, beloved wife of the late Raymond M. Ford, Jr., passed away peacefully at her home in Southport, CT on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the age of 96. Sally was born on November 1, 1922 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Lucius Charles and Ethel Wheeler Paul and was a resident of Fairfield for most of her...

Sarah  Coyle Lee

Sarah Coyle Lee

Dec 6, 2018

Sarah Coyle Lee, a long time resident of Weston, died on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Sarah (Sally) was born on January 27, 1925 in Danbury and attended local schools. She graduated from Danbury State Teachers college and taught in the Weston public schools until her retirement. Sally also volunteered with the Connecticut Red Cross for over 25 years receiving several...

Margaret  Lois Rasmussen

Margaret Lois Rasmussen

Dec 6, 2018

This time she wasn't busy. Each time God came calling, she was just too busy to go....there was too much to do. Margaret Rasmussen, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on December 6, 2018 She was a woman of strength, courage and bravery. She taught her children that there was not anything they could not do, as long...

Nancy  Anne Gaudet

Nancy Anne Gaudet

Dec 3, 2018

Nancy Anne Gaudet, age 82, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Monday, December 3, 2018. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Edmund and Grace Forger, she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, Nancy received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and a Masters and Sixth Year...

Omer  Albert Cyr

Omer Albert Cyr

Nov 27, 2018

Omer Albert Cyr died on November 27, 2018, his 92nd birthday. He was born to Elise and Edmund in Rumford, Maine. Omer graduated from Bassick High School in 1945 and then entered the Air Force and served as a Sergeant. Omer married the love of his life, Ruth Smith, in 1949 and they had 3 children. He worked as a...

Natalie C. "Nancy" Wintter

Natalie C. "Nancy" Wintter

Nov 27, 2018

Natalie C. "Nancy" Wintter, 93, of Southport, CT and Venice, FLA passed away peacefully November 27, 2018 in Kennebunk, Maine. She was the beloved wife of the late Commander William A. Wintter (USN). Born in Newport, RI to the late Captain Alverdo Corwin (USN) and Natalie Newman Corwin. She was raised in Holland, China, and the Philippine Islands before returning...

Mary  Anne Urquhart

Mary Anne Urquhart

Nov 22, 2018

Mary Anne Harvey Urquhart of Fairfield died peacefully in her home on Thursday, November 22. She was born on January 15, 1929 in Danville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Harvey, and moved with her family as a young girl to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She attended Mary Washington and Salem colleges. In 1954 she married her hometown...

Thomas  R. Long,  Jr.

Thomas R. Long, Jr.

Nov 22, 2018

Thomas R. Long, Jr., age 66, of Waterbury Center, VT, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Central Vermont Medical Center, in Berlin, VT. Tom was born in Newport, VT. He was the son of Elaine Miles Long, and the late Thomas R. Long, Sr., residents of Westport, CT. Tom has been a Vermont resident for over 40 years. He...

John  M. Stepanowski

John M. Stepanowski

Nov 22, 2018

John M. Stepanowski, age 57, of Bridgeport, husband of Kathleen Stepanowski, passed away on November 22, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital after a long illness. The beloved son of John F. and the late Jean Stepanowski and brother of Anita Stepanowski (Tom Miller), he is also survived by his kidney donor, Donna Bothur, as well as uncles, aunts, cousins, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law,...

Robert  C. Call

Robert C. Call

Nov 21, 2018

Robert C. Call, age 79, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Gladys A. Call, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Norwalk and raised in Westport, the son of the late Lloyd and Laura Call, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 50 years. A graduate of Staples High School, Mr. Call...

Dolores  E. Benson

Dolores E. Benson

Nov 20, 2018

Dolores E. Benson, age 91, of Southport, beloved wife of the late Benjamin D. Benson, Sr., passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Born in Fairfield, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Cavanaugh, she had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, Dolores worked for many years as a traffic reporter for WICC...

Leroy  Allen (Lee)  Chimini

Leroy Allen (Lee) Chimini

Nov 19, 2018

LeRoy Allen Chimini (Lee), age 75, of Chester, MD, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 in his home. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late August and Elvira Domenichelli Chimini, Lee was raised in Fairfield. He graduated from Andrew Warde High School and the University of Connecticut where he received Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Civil Engineering. Following graduation...

Yvette Bezahler

Yvette Bezahler

Nov 18, 2018

Yvette Bezahler, age 82 of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Gerald Harvey Bezahler, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. Born on Lausanne, Switzerland, Mrs. Bezahler lived in Fairfield from 1990-2016. She was an accomplished violinist and performed in several orchestras including Westchester Philharmonic. Survivors include two sons, Max Bezahler of Philadelphia and Alain Bezahler of...

Marion  E. Steffens

Marion E. Steffens

Nov 16, 2018

Marion E. Steffens, age 85 of Fairfield, beloved wife of Henry J. Steffens, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2018 with her family by her side. Born in Bridgeport, Marion was the daughter of the late William N. and Eva E. Campbell. She was a graduate of Bassick H.S. and University of Bpt. and received her Master's degree in Library...

Andrew  J. (Drew)  Ritzul

Andrew J. (Drew) Ritzul

Nov 16, 2018

Andrew J. Ritzul (Drew), age 78, of Fairfield passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 in his home. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Andrew and Evelyn Ritzul, he had been a lifelong area resident. A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School where he excelled in both baseball and basketball, Drew served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...

Cheryl  A. Brown

Cheryl A. Brown

Nov 12, 2018

Cheryl A. Brown, age 53 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of William F. Brown, passed away peacefully Monday, November 12, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, Cheryl had been a lifelong city resident. Cheryl loved traveling and camping, especially heading to the upper woods of Maine. She delighted in time spent with her family and enjoyed the beach. She was...

Jean  Griffin Kelley

Jean Griffin Kelley

Nov 12, 2018

Jean De Chantal Griffin Kelley beloved wife and best friend of Bernard Joseph Kelley Jr. passed away at home on November 12, 2018 after a 7 month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 15, 1932 in Bridgeport, CT, she was the only child of Edward and Mary Toomey Griffin. Jean graduated from Central High...

Kristin  M. Willer

Kristin M. Willer

Nov 11, 2018

Kristin M. Willer, age 48, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born in Boston, MA, Kristin had been a Fairfield resident for the last 9 years. She was a graduate of St. Michael's College. Kristin enjoyed running marathons, loved traveling all over the world and music of all...

David  J. Goldsmith

David J. Goldsmith

Nov 10, 2018

David J. Goldsmith, age 80, of Fairfield, beloved husband of nearly 60 years of Alice E. Goldsmith, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, November 10, 2018. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Earle and Jennie Goldsmith, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life. A Graduate of Warren Harding High School, David began his...

Kathryn Clarkson

Kathryn Clarkson

Nov 9, 2018

Kathryn Clarkson (Hooper), 66, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully in her home Nov. 9, with her husband holding her hand and surrounded by those whom she loved. Kathryn was born in Vermont and moved to NYC in 1972. She loved the City where she worked as a nanny, a shoe sales associate in the World Trade Center, a bartender...

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