Obituaries

Bridget  R. Farrell

Bridget R. Farrell

Dec 21, 2018

Bridget R. Farrell of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late George (Bing) Farrell, passed away peacefully Friday, December 21, 2018 with family by her side. Born in Milford, the daughter of the late Modestino and Saveria Gelormino, she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 55 years. She was a retired employee for the State of Connecticut. Mrs. Farrell...

Daniel  A. Landry

Daniel A. Landry

Dec 19, 2018

Daniel A. Landry, age 52 of Fairfield, passed away December 19, 2018. Loving husband to Eileen (May) Landry, he adored his children Conor, Alana and Christopher. He was a dedicated family man and was happiest when he was with them. He cherished big family vacations, especially sitting on the beach in Hilton Head. Dan will be deeply missed by his...

Mary  Ellen Purzycki

Mary Ellen Purzycki

Dec 17, 2018

Mary Ellen Purzycki, age 92, of Monroe, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Chester A. Purzycki, passed away peacefully Monday, December 17, 2018 at the CT Hospice, Branford. Born in Shelton, the daughter of the late Sven and Anna Peterson, she lived in Fairfield for many years prior to moving to Monroe 30 years ago. During World War...

E.  Raymond Simpson

E. Raymond Simpson

Dec 16, 2018

E. Raymond Simpson, Jr., age 82 of Monroe, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of 58 years of Dianne Curtis Simpson, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 in his home. Born in Melrose, MA the son of the late Edward Raymond Simpson, Sr. and Arlene Esther Simpson, he was raised in Winchester, MA and moved to Fairfield in 1977. He received...

Eleanor  Harriet Ruot

Eleanor Harriet Ruot

Dec 15, 2018

Eleanor Harriet Ruot, age 99, of Newtown, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Edmond R. Ruot, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 15, 2018. Born in Torrington, CT the daughter of the late Ernest and Gertrude Crutch Hurlbut, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1956 prior to relocating to Wallingford and Newtown. She was a member of St....

Arnold  G. Kavulich

Arnold G. Kavulich

Dec 14, 2018

Arnold G. Kavulich, age 88 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Emma (Amy) Kavulich, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Lord Chamberlain Health Center. Born in Taylor, PA, the son of the late John and Anne Kavulich, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe...

Beverly  M. Still

Beverly M. Still

Dec 14, 2018

Beverly M. Still, age 84, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Donald M. Still, Sr. passed away peacefully, Friday, December 14, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of the late Horace W. and Bessie Holden, she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 35 years. Mrs. Still was...

Edward  Davidson, Esq.

Edward Davidson, Esq.

Dec 7, 2018

At 5:38 am, Dec 7th 2018, Edward Davidson Esq. of Easton CT passed peacefully into heaven beside the love of his life, Tonja Walker-Davidson. Ed and Tonja's marriage in 1997 moved her to Ohio where she and Ed were blessed with two daughters Isabella Grace and Abrianna Elaine. Tonja's love for Connecticut began in 1992, when she bought her first...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...