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Beverly M. Still

First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 10:00 a.m.

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.

Arnold G. Kavulich

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, December 22, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Arnold G. Kavulich, age 88 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Emma (Amy) Kavulich, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 14, 2018.

Sally Paul Ford

Trinity Episcopal Church

Thursday, December 13, 2018 11:00 a.m.

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.

Edward Davidson, Esq.

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Funeral Home

Friday, December 14th, 11:00 a.m.

At 5:38 am Dec 7th 2018 Edward Davidson Esq. of Easton CT passed peacefully into heaven as the love his life, his wife Tonja Walker-Davidson at his bedside.

Sarah Coyle Lee

To be announced

Sarah Coyle Lee, a long time resident of Weston, died on Thursday, December 6, 2018.

Margaret Lois Rasmussen

Private Services

Margaret Rasmussen, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on December 6, 2018

Thomas R. Long, Jr.

To be announced

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...

Nancy Anne Gaudet

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Friday, December 7, 2018 10:30 a.m.

Ned William Shoop

Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Ned William Shoop, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Carol Shoop, passed away peacefully Friday, November 30, 2018.

Omer A. Cyr

Pending

Omer Albert Cyr died on November 27, 2018, his 92nd birthday. He was born to Elise and Edmund in Rumford, Maine.

LeRoy (Lee) Allen Chimini

To be announced

LeRoy Allen Chimini (Lee), age 75, of Chester, MD, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 in his home.

Mary Anne Urquhart

Trinity Episcopal Church

Thursday, November 29th 11:00 a.m.

Mary Anne Harvey Urquhart of Fairfield died peacefully in her home on Thursday, November 22.

John M. Stepanowski

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 6:00 p.m.

John M. Stepanowski, age 57, of Bridgeport, husband of Kathleen Stepanowski, passed away on November 22, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital after a long illness.

Robert C. Call

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, December 1, 2018, 10:00 a.m.

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.

Andrew J. (Drew) Ritzul

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 11:30 a.m.

Dolores E. Benson

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Monday, November 26, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Dolores E. Benson, age 91, of Southport, beloved wife of the late Benjamin D. Benson, Sr., passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 20, 2018.

Marion E. Steffens

Private Services

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.

Yvette Bezahler

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 2-5 p.m.

Yvette Bezahler, age 82 of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Gerald Harvey Bezahler, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Timothy “Chipper” MacLean

Pending

Chipper, 44, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 4, 2018.

Cheryl A. Brown

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, November 17, 2018 3-6 p.m.

Cheryl A. Brown, age 53 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of William F. Brown, passed away peacefully Monday, November 12, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Jean Griffin Kelley

Holy Family Church

Monday, November 19, 2018 10:00 a.m.

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.

David J. Goldsmith

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Saturday, November 17, 2018 2:00 p.m.

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.

Kristin M. Willer

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Thursday, November 15, 2018 10:30 a.m.

Kristin M. Willer, age 48, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family Sunday, November 11, 2018.

Kathryn Clarkson

First Church Congregational

Sunday, November 18, 2018 3:00 p.m.

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.

Ellen R. Vroman

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Monday, November 12, 2018 5-8 p.m.

Ellen Vroman, 73, Westport CT Ellen Vroman gave her heart to her family, was fiercely loyal to them, and did anything she could to help them, always.

Dr. Iscela Rosa Bernal

Covenant Church of Easton

Saturday, November 17, 2018 11:30 a.m.

Lois Ann Sanford

St. Pius X Church

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Lois A. Sanford, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Alton Van Horn Sanford, her childhood sweetheart, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Karl H. Wallischeck

Holy Cross Church

Monday, November 12, 2018 12:00 p.m.

Karl H. Wallischeck, age 88, of Fairfield, CT, passed away very peacefully at home on October 27, 2018. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Barbara; three sons: Karl (daughter-in-law Lucy and beloved grandson...

H. Thomas DeLuca

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 10:00 a.m.

H. Thomas DeLuca age 69 of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Fairfield, CT, passed away suddenly on October 24, 2018. Tom was born April 2, 1949 in Bridgeport, CT.

Jean M. Noreika

St. Andrew's Church

Saturday, November 3, 2018 10:00AM

Jean M. Noreika, age 89, of Durham, Maine, formerly of Bridgeport, CT, beloved wife of the late Frank J. Noreika, Sr. died Sunday, October 28, 2018 with her son Frank and family by her side.

Catherine “Cathy” Barto Meyer

First Church of Christ

Saturday, November 10, 2018 11:00AM

Barbara L. Shaffer

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Long-time Fairfield County resident, Barbara Shaffer, passed away Tuesday Oct 23 in her home. She was born Barbara Helfand September 18,1933 in New York City.

Helen K. Horvath

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Monday, October 29, 2018 10:00 a.m.

Helen Katherine Horvath passed away at her home in Fairfield on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the age of 103.

Bernice Canfield LaFontaine

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Monday, October 29, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Bernice (Canfield) La Fontaine, longtime resident of Bridgeport, Milford, and the Masonic Home in Wallingford, entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2018. She was 92 years old.

Frank Wendt

Southport Congregational Church

Friday, October 26, 2018 2:00 p.m.

Frank Wendt joined John Nuveen & Co. in 1947 as a trainee and spent his entire career there, eventually rising to become President, CEO, and Chairman.

Margaret (Peggy) Corcoran

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, October 27, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Margaret (Peggy) Corcoran, of Southport, beloved wife of the late James J. Corcoran, passed away peacefully Friday, October 19, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Michael F. Fitzpatrick

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church

Saturday, October 27, 2018 11:30 a.m.

Michael F. Fitzpatrick 65, of Fairfield, CT passed away October 5, 2018.

Virginia Ann McLevy

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, October 20, 2018 10:00 a.m.

Virginia A. (Ginny) McLevy, nee Ives, age 68 of Fairfield, CT, beloved wife of the late Charles (Charlie) McLevy, passed away on October 17, 2018.

Betty A. (Betsy) Kenney

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Friday, October 19, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Donald B. Simpson

St. Ann's Church

Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:00 a.m.

Mary Biehn Enos

Oak Lawn Cemetery

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 10:30 a.m.

Mary Biehn Enos, age 63, of Fairfield, beloved wife of Timothy Enos, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 10, 2018 with her husband by her side.

Marion Waite Prescott

Private Services

Marion Waite Prescott, 103, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2018 in Orange, CT.

Stephen W. Reilly

St. Luke's Church

Saturday, October 13, 2018 10:00 a.m.

Stephen W. Reilly, age 76, of Westport, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 in his home. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY the son of the late William and Virginia Reilly, he had been a Westport resident for the last...

Anthony Joseph Falletta

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Friday, October 5, 2018 10:30 a.m.

Anthony Joseph Falletta, age 46 of Fairfield, adored husband of Bernadette O’Brien Falletta and loving and supportive father of Joseph Brian and Anthony George, passed away peacefully Monday, October 1, 2018 following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. ...

William Chaplinsky

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:00AM

William Chaplinsky, age 81, beloved husband of Elaine Dynia Chaplinsky of 53 years, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 after a brief illness.

Esther H. Soderquist

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:30 a.m.

Esther H. Soderquist, age 97, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Victor Carl Soderquist, Sr., passed away peacefully Thursday, September 27, 2018 and the Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital.

Robert John Hofmiller

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Monday, September 24, 2018 10AM

Robert John Hofmiller, aged 78 of Fairfield entered into rest with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Audrey Condie

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Thursday, September 27, 2018 10:00AM

Audrey Condie passed with peace on September 13th at her Fairfield home.

Francis J. Russo, Jr.

St. Pius X Church

Monday, September 24, 2018 10AM

Francis J. Russo Jr. of Bridgeport, CT died September 17, 2018, after a long battle with cancer.

James Joseph Finnerty, Jr.

St. Lukes Church

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 1:00PM

James Joseph Finnerty, Jr., age 82, of Fairfield, Connecticut and Naples, Florida and formerly of Lincroft, New Jersey, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at home as a result of complications of melanoma.

Maureen Lane Stancarone

Holy Family Church

Thursday, September 20, 2018 10:00AM

Maureen Stancarone, 68 years of age, passed on Friday, September 14, 2018 surrounded by family and friends at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Paul A. Landry

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Beloved artist Paul Landry of Fairfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his immediate family on Friday, September 14, 2018, at 87 years of age.

John George Betar, Sr.

Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church

Monday, September 17, 2018 1:00 p.m.

John George Betar, Sr., 107, of Fairfield, CT, died of old age on September 12 in Trumbull, CT, surrounded by his wife of 85 years, other loving family, and devoted caregivers.

Laurie Marie Mitchell

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, September 29, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Laurie Marie Mitchell, 46, of Fairfield, CT, passed away September 5th, surrounded by loved ones, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Constance “Connie” Benson

Friday, September 14, 2018 10:00AM

Constance A. Benson (Connie), age 86 of Easton, died Sunday September 9, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport.

Stanley “Bucky” Buckmir

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Saturday, September 22, 2018 11:00AM

Stanley “Bucky” Buckmir, age 84 (I know I lied about my age to my buddies, surprise!), of Fairfield, passed away in his home on September 4, 2018.

Ursula Karin Burns

St. Luke's Church

Friday, September 14, 2018 11:00AM

Ursula Burns passed away on September 4, 2018, as a result of a fall in her Fairfield home.

Mary Leigh Pell Whitmer

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

Saturday, September 22, 2018 11:00AM

Mary Leigh Pell Whitmer passed away peacefully on Friday, August 24th with her 3 sons by her side.

John T. Morris

St. Stephen Catholic Church

Friday, September 21, 2018 11AM

John T. Morris, age 74, of Trumbull, CT (formerly of Weston, CT and Palm City, FL) passed away peacefully at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY on Thursday, August 30, 2018.

William “Bill” Crowther

St. Luke's Church

Thursday, September 6, 2018 11:00AM

William (Bill) Crowther, a former longtime resident of Westport, died peacefully at his Fairfield home on August 15, 2018.

Joseph R. Feczko

Putney Chapel

Saturday, August 25, 2018 10:30 a.m.

Family and friends may join in a memorial service to honor the life of Joseph Robert Feczko, beloved brother, who left this life on May 12, 2017, in Stratford, CT at age 56. Born in Bridgeport, on...

Charles (Carroll) O’Toole, Jr.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Gertrude Mary Healy

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 10:00 a.m.

Gertrude M. Healy, age 89, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Healy, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Rosemarie DeSiena

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Monday, August 20, 2018 10:00AM

Rosemarie (Perrett) DeSiena, age 82, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 11, 2018, at her home.

Kariene Koury

Greens Farms Congregational Church

Sunday, August 12, 2018 1:00 p.m.

Kariene Koury, a longtime resident of Westport passed away on July 29th at the age of 88.

Daniel Tower Jacobsen

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Friday, August 10, 2018 7:30 p.m.

Daniel Tower Jacobsen, age 85 of Saint-Mary's-by-the-sea, beloved husband of Diane Curtis Jacobsen, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

Robert J. Edmonds

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Wednesday, August 8th 7:30 p.m.

Robert J. Edmonds, age 74, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Judy Edmonds, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Donald and Margaret Edmonds, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. ...

Colin M. McGrath

Norwalk Church of the Nazarene

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Colin M. McGrath, age 21, of Lake Ariel, PA, formerly of Fairfield, beloved son of Michael and Betsy McGrath, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018.

Kenneth A. Von Holtz

Private Services

Kenneth A. Von Holtz, age 73, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Betsey Von Holtz, passed away peacefully Monday, July 30, 2018 in his home.

Christopher L. Book

Private

Christopher L. Book, age 70, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Carolyn J. Book, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, July 29, 2018.

William B. Seaver

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church

Saturday, August 18, 2018 11:00AM

William B. Seaver, age 100, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018.

Ruth M. Rodrigue

St. Ann's Church

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Ruth M. Rodrigue, age 96, of Southbury, formerly of Black Rock, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the River Glen Health Care Center.

Marie R. O’Day

West Cemetery

Monday, July 30, 2018 11:00AM

Marie Rita O’Day, age 86, of Fairfield, CT, beloved wife of the late Joseph F O’Day, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Antoinette J. Edwards

Private Services

Antoinette J. Edwards of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Dr. Larry E. Edwards, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2018 with her daughters, Linda and Lisa by her side. She was born March 2, 1924 ...

Linda M. Meeker

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Saturday, July 21, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Linda M. Meeker, age 61, of Stratford, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Westchester Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

Herbert B. Kaehler

Private

Herbert Kaehler, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on July 7, 2018 surrounded by his family.

HRH Prince Abdul Ali Seraj

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Thursday, July 12, 2018 7:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m.

HRH Prince Abdul Ali Seraj, Age 73, of Kabul Afghanistan and Milford, Connecticut, beloved Father, Husband and Baba Jan, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018.

David Bruce Lyons

Fort Avenue Church of Christ

Saturday, July 21, 2018 2:00 PM

David Bruce Lyons, 67, formerly of Hurt, VA and most recently of Monroe, CT died Sunday, June 3, 2018 from complications of cancer.

Winifred Lacey

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 6-8 p.m.

Winifred Lacey (Trenbath) 77, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Richard Lewis Lacey, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her home.

Brenna Marie LaPort Spencer

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Saturday, July 7, 2018 1:00 p.m.

Carolyn Janasy Peirce

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church

Saturday, July 14, 2018 11:00AM

Carolyn Janasy Peirce, born in Nutley, New Jersey on November 1, 1940, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 26, 2018.

Michael W. LaMare

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, June 23, 2018 2:00 p.m.

Michael W. LaMare, 68 of Fairfield, CT and formerly of Plattsburgh, NY passed away on June 8, 2018 following a fierce battle with cancer. His love, compassion, humor, stories, kind soul & big heart will be missed.

Karen Ann Hunter

Private Services

Elizabeth “Betty” Maher

Holy Family Church

Saturday, June 16, 2018 1:00 PM

Elizabeth “Betty” Maher, age 88, a longtime Fairfield resident, beloved wife of the late Richard N. Maher, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 12, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Joyce Markland Lucas

Holy Family Church

Saturday, June 16, 2018 10:00 AM

Joyce (Markland) Lucas, age 78, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Born July 5, 1939 in Bridgeport, Joyce was the daughter of the late Ethel Coyle Markland and Roy Lee Markland.

Dorothy Anne (La Ninfa) Craven

St. Mary's Church

Thursday, June 21, 2018 11:00 AM

Dorothy Anne (La Ninfa) Craven of Fairfield, Connecticut passed away June 10, 2018.

Wendy Yelen

Private

Wendy Yelen, born in England in 1935, later moved to New York in 1956 to pursue a career in acting off Broadway and to attend Tish acting classes at NYU.

David Bruce McDonald

Gathering Room of Black Rock Church

Saturday, June 9, 2018 11:00 a.m.

David B. McDonald, age 76 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Sunday May 27, 2018. Born in Middletown, the son of the late Arthur and Meryl McDonald, he was raised in Fairfield and was a graduate of Andrew Warde...

Herbert K. Shay, III “Chip”

St. Pius X Church

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 10:00 a.m.

Herbert K. Shay, III, “Chip”, age 55 of Fairfield passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in his home. Born in Bridgeport, Chip had been a lifelong Fairfield resident.

Noelle Jeanine ( Whalen) DeLieto

Thursday, May 31, 2017 4-7 PM

Noelle Jeanine DeLieto née Whalen, age 52, of Meriden, Ct., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 23rd.

Richard William Mentes, Sr.

Lawncroft Cemetery

Friday, May 25, 2018 12:00 PM

Richard W. Mentes, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22.

Diane Etienne Faxon

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Saturday, May 26, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Diane Etienne Faxon, age 78, longtime resident of Stamford, CT and recently of Easton, CT, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, May 17, 2018. Diane was the beloved wife of 56 years to Raymond Lindwood Faxon.

Denis Lloyd Brady

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 1:00 p.m.

Denis Lloyd Brady, dearly beloved husband of Robin Pinkham Brady, died in his sleep at home early in the morning of May 17.

James Francis Conley

Spear-Miller Funeral Home

Monday, May 21, 2018 10:30 a.m.

Wayne Gunnar Lindquist

Port 5 Naval Veterans Club

Saturday, May 19, 2018 4:00PM

Wayne Gunnar Lindquist, native of Black Rock, passed away peacefully at home on May 6 at the age of 74 following a nine month battle with brain cancer.

Austin Joseph Buoni

Covenant Church of Easton

Friday, May 18, 2018 11:00AM

Austin Joseph Buoni, age 22, of Stratford, beloved son of Joseph Buoni and Nancy Kellerman Buoni, was suddenly received into the arms of the Lord joining his beloved grandmother, Joan Kellerman and grandfather, Joseph Buonicontra in Heaven on...

Marjorie C. Oliveira

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Marjorie C. Oliveira, age 98, of Shelton, formerly of Stratford, beloved wife of 63 years to the late Manuel S. Oliveira, passed away peacefully Friday, May 11, 2018.

George Richard Bisacca

Egan Chapel of Saint Ignatius Loyola at Fairfield University

Monday, May 21, 2018 10:00 a.m.

Brian C. Murray

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Saturday, May 19, 2018 10:00 a.m.

Brian Christopher Murray, 45 of Santa Rosa Beach, FL passed away on May 2, 2018 in Destin, FL.

Rodger Lincoln Randall

Hobart Chapel at First Church Congregational

Saturday, June 30, 2018 11:00 a.m.

RANDALL Rodger (Randy), age 91 of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Patricia C. Randall, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 26, 2018.