Nancy Eleanor Bernier

Mrs. Nancy Eleanor (Chisholm) Bernier, 48, of Norwalk, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at her home in Norwalk.

Nancy was born in New Rochelle, N.Y. on Aug. 24, 1966, daughter of Barbara (Draught) Chisholm and the late Don Chisholm. She was a special needs caretaker for The Department of Mental Retardation for over 15 years, as well as serving in the same capacity for several other private organizations.

Nancy was truly a 'giver' as she spent much of her time volunteering for many charities and was always the first to offer support or a helping hand. Nancy was an accomplished equestrian rider, specifically show jumping and was happiest when surrounded by friends and family.

She leaves behind her mother, Barbara Chisholm of New Canaan, her husband Rory Bernier of Norwalk, two daughters, Kaitlyn Cassella and Kimberly Marshall, both of Norwalk, and a brother, Don Chisholm of Boca Raton, Fla. She was predeceased by her father and her sister, Linda Gaydosh.

A memorial visitation will be held in Nancy’s honor on Tuesday, June 23, from 5-8 p.m. at Hoyt Funeral Home in New Canaan. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

For directions or online condolences, please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com.

— The Family

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Hilda J. Mollineaux, age 99, died June 16, 2015 at the New Canaan Inn with her family by her side. Hilda was the mother, grandmother and great grandmother of New Canaan residents.

Hilda Tereis Johnson was born in Locust Valley, N.Y. on December 15, 1915. She was the daughter of the late Axel and Hanna Anderson Johnson, who were immigrants from Sweden. Hilda grew up on Long Island estates, where her father was the superintendent and head gardener. She helped with the family garden, walked to a one-room schoolhouse and went to the market with a horse drawn wagon. She remarked that she played with the animals on the estate, her German shepherd, the cow, the horses and the chickens, as she and her brother were the only children living there.

Hilda graduated from Mineola High School in 1934 and from The Mary Nash School. She was a secretary in an insurance office, and later a secretary to a school superintendent. Hilda met her husband George A. Mollineaux Jr .when she went into the bank where he worked. They were married for 63 years until his death in 2005.

Hilda and George raised their family in Williston Park, Long Island and retired in 1978 to Orient Point, Long Island, where they had a home with a view of the lighthouse. Hilda was especially proud of her Swedish heritage, enjoyed quilting and was devoted to her family. After her husband’s death, Hilda moved to New Canaan to be near her daughter. She enjoyed nine years at the New Canaan Inn, where she participated in many activities.

Hilda is survived by her daughter, Karen Ferguson and her husband Tom of New Canaan and her son, George A. Mollineaux III and his wife Jean of Byfield, Mass.

Her grandson Matthew Ferguson, wife Kate and three great-grandsons reside in New Canaan. Her granddaughter Elizabeth Cook, husband Tom and great-granddaughter live in Byfield. Her grandson Steven Mollineaux, wife Kristin and two great-grandsons live in Newbury, Mass. Hilda was predeceased by her brother Herbert Johnson.

Interment was held in the family plot in Greenfield Cemetery, Long Island, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the New Canaan Inn c/o Waveny LifeCare Network, 73 Oenoke Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 in her name.

—The Advertiser

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Anna D. Cook, 86, of Green Bay, Wis. died on June 8, 2015.

Anna was born on July 11, 1928 to Thomas and Mary (Rossi) Mazzella in West Virginia. Her family moved to New Canaan shortly after her birth. She grew up in New Canaan and remained connected to the community her entire life, through friendships and family members. After high school, Anna enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed in Quantico, Va. While there, she met Robert S. Cook of Unity, Wis. They were married in New Canaan in 1953.

Following their military service, Anna and Bob moved to Wisconsin starting their family and careers. They had two sons, Bradford L. (deceased) and Robert B. Their career paths provided for many moves to several other states, including Virginia, Texas and Colorado. Anna was a teacher with special roles working with hearing impaired children at Anne Sullivan School in Green Bay, Wis., and special needs children at Lincoln School in Fort Collins, Colo.

Upon retirement Anna and Bob moved back to Wisconsin to live closer to their children and grandchildren. Wherever she lived, and for whomever was visiting, Anna would cook Italian meals and treats. She had a true passion for serving others and making everyone feel welcome and cared for.

Anna is survived by her husband, Robert S., Green Bay; her son, Robert B. (Bob) and his wife, Kitty Cook, Green Bay and their daughters, Jessi Cook Santa Fe, N.M. and Andrea (Annie) Cook (Madison, WI); grandson (Brad’s son), Timothy R. Cook and Kristy, Litchfield, Minn. and their children, Morgan, Devon and Aubrey; Anna’s brother, Fred Mazzella and his wife, Jan, California; Anna’s sister, Sandy DeAsi, of New Canaan; sister-in-law, Nancy Mazzella, Norwalk, Conn.; sister-in-law Nancy Cook, Waukesha, Wis; brother-in-law, Nick Chamulak of New Canaan; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Anna is preceded in death by their son, Brad; brothers, Charles (and wife, Vincenza), Andy and Sylvester; sisters, Carmelia (Millie) Warzinski and Rose Chamulak; brother-in law, Mel DeAsi; brother-in-law, Ray Cook.

The family expressed thanks to Anna’s many caregivers over the past two years, especially those at Autumn’s Promise Assisted Living, Green Bay.

A memorial service will be held at Green Bay Community Church, 600 Cardinal Lane, Howard, WI 54313, on Monday, June 29, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of a memorial donation, the family suggests taking a friend out for a cannoli.

— The Advertiser

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Lois Evelyn Arthur died on June 22, 2015.

She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Roger Lawrence Arthur, who died on Nov. 4, 2006.

Lois is survived by her children Larry Arthur and wife Kerry of Sandy Hook, Conn., Holly Arthur of Hyde Park, Mass., Betsy Wilson and her fiancé Dan of Groton, Conn., two grandsons Scott Arthur and his wife Danielle, and Brian Arthur, granddaughters Dylan, Carly Kendall Carozza and her husband Mark, two great grandsons Connor and Luca Carozza, and cousin Betty McClary.

Lois was born in Laconia, N.H., March 4, 1921 to Lois and Clinton Brown. She graduated from Simmons College in 1943, the first student to be granted a leave of absence from her senior mid-terms to marry Roger after he graduated from Army Officer training school. She returned to finish her finals and joined her husband in Florida.

She was active in the New Canaan Congregational Church as a member of the Lend a Hand committee as well as teaching Sunday school. She retired from the Union Trust Bank in New Canaan. Lois was also honored by the American Red Cross for giving over 166 pints of Rh negative blood in over 30 years.

A funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June  27, at 12 noon at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street in New Canaan. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to the time of service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the following: The Hearth at Southbury, 655 Main St., Southbury, CT 06488, where she spent her last remaining years; the American Red Cross of New Canaan, 51 Main St., New Canaan, CT 06840; and Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT, 30 Milestone Rd., Danbury, CT 06810.

For online condolences and directions visit hoytfuneralhome.com.

— The Advertiser

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Mary Valerie Costanzo Balliet, age 67, of Vero Beach, Fla. and formerly of New Canaan, died at home on Monday June 22, 2015.

Born in Springfield, Va., Jan. 14, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Gesualdo and Lillie Gugliotta Costanzo.

Mary spent her early years in Italy and Greece, where her father was working as a U.S. government representative assisting economic development after World War II. At kindergarten age she spoke Greek as well as English. During her later childhood she and her parents lived in New Canaan. She attended Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio, and there she met her future husband, Brian Balliet Sr.

Mary and Brian Sr. had a son, Brian Jr., who is affected by autism. After Brian Jr.’s birth, Mary dedicated her life to his care, and devoted considerable time and dedication to the understanding and treatment of autism. She worked actively with several professional organizations toward this end, notably the Carolina Living and Learning Center in Pittsboro, N.C.

Mary’s mother and husband both passed away at young ages. Mary and her father moved to Vero Beach, Fla., where they devoted their lives to making the best possible life for Brian Jr. Mary is survived by her son Brian Balliet, Jr. of Vero Beach, several aunts and uncles, and many cousins. Her family expressed gratitude to many loyal nurses and caregivers who provided care to both Mary and Brian during the last years of her life.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 12 noon in the Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home,1655 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Mary will be buried in the family plot in New Canaan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Camp Royall Scholarship Fund of the Autism Society of North Carolina, autismsociety-nc.org.

— The Advertiser

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Mrs. Anne (McKenney) Zavisho, 92, of New Canaan, died Friday, June 19, 2015 at home. She was the widow of John Zavisho.

Anne was born on April 30, 1923 in Medford, Mass. to the late Charles and Margaret (Doane) McKenney and is survived by two sisters; Gloria Walsh of Holbrook, Mass. and Marilyn Hoyt of Marietta, Ga., as well as several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30, at 10 a.m. in Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan.

Services have been entrusted to Hoyt Funeral Home, New Canaan

Memorial contributions can be made to: Staying Put, P.O. Box 484, New Canaan, CT  06840

For directions and online condolences please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com

— The Advertiser

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Patricia Mary Creagh, a lifelong resident of New Canaan, died in Norwalk Hospital on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the age of 80. Born on April 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William and Annie Creagh.

Pat graduated from New Canaan High School in 1953, was the bookkeeper at local retailer Cherida for 10 years, and worked in administrative capacities for many years at several local businesses and in Town Hall.

She was predeceased by three sisters, Margaret (Peggy) Philipcik, Katherine (Kitty) Creagh and Theresa Vitti. She is survived by one sister, Frances Gesualdi of New Canaan, and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church, New Canaan.

— The Advertiser

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Judith W. Sandegren

It is with love and sadness that the family of Judith Sandegren announces her death on June 21 at home in New Canaan.

She was born in Brooklyn in 1940 and grew up in Manhattan. After living in Alaska, Sweden, California and Texas, she resided in New Canaan from 1984 until her death.

She graduated from Music and Art High School and received her undergraduate degree from Barnard. She received a master’s degree in chemistry from Yale. She was a program manager in the marketing division at IBM, where she worked for 41 years. A former violinist, she was an avid connoisseur of classical music and particularly enjoyed performances at the Metropolitan Opera. Another defining passion was her community in Ocean Beach, N.Y., where she spent summers beginning in 1948.

She is survived by her son, Alex Hurd, daughter-in-law Sandhya Subramanian, adored grandson, Rohan Louis Hurd-Iyer, brother Steve Witkin, sister-in-law Tanna Witkin, nephew Andre Witkin, and niece Deborah Witkin.

— The Family

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Audrey Floria Savoye

Audrey Floria Savoye was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Nov. 17, 1926. She died peacefully in her sleep in Glenwood Springs, Colo., on June 30, 2015.

Audrey lived a full and active life raising her children in Milwaukee and New Canaan. She married her first husband, James David Floria in 1947. The couple honeymooned in Aspen that year, taking skiing lessons from local legend Fred Iselin. The couple lived in a modern house they designed in Fox Point, Wis., on the shores of Lake Michigan. At 5’11” and 120 pounds, Audrey was a stunning Lauren Bacall look-alike.

Audrey studied art and design at Milwaukee State Teacher’s College, and continued to draw and paint the rest of her life, specializing in portraits of family and friends.

Audrey and James divorced in 1963. Forty years later she married Rod Savoye from New Canaan. The couple moved to Glenwood Springs to be close to Audrey’s children and grandchildren in 2003. Rod passed in 2013.

A life-long Christian Scientist, Audrey was active in her church, serving as clerk and reader for many years. She was a strong supporter of liberal causes and the environment, and held firm beliefs regarding freedom of speech and conscience.

Audrey lived her faith, which she demonstrated by her love and affection for others. After she retired she volunteered for many years for Literacy Outreach, teaching English to Spanish speakers in the Roaring Fork Valley. She was a gentle spirit and will be remembered for her unconditional love and support for her family and friends.

Audrey’s parents, Hans and Rense Petersen, were Norwegian immigrants, who settled in Milwaukee in the first decade of the 20th century. She is survived by her children, David James Floria and Barbara Floria Orcutt; her grandchildren, Andre James Orcutt, Georgia Grace Orcutt, Jake Anthony Floria, and Jesse James Floria; and her great grandson Nils Allen Orcutt.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to one her favorite charities, the World Wildlife Fund, at worldwildlife.org.

— The Family

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Victor J. Melfi, Sr., 87, of Ridgefield, formerly of Stamford, husband of the late Clare (Caputo) Melfi, died unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 3, 2015 on the eve of his 63rd wedding anniversary.

Mr. Melfi was born in Stamford, Nov. 11, 1927, son of Pasquale and Mary (Coppola) Melfi. He attended Stamford schools and attained a bachelor of arts degree and was the proprietor of Post Carpet Craft of Stamford, Conn.

He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, an avid golfer and bowler, and he enjoyed being involved in scouting with his grandchildren.

After retiring from Post Carpet Craft, he moved to Ridgefield, where he was a vibrant member of Founders Hall. He was particularly fond of the writing workshops. Victor was a poet, musician, an inventor and a dreamer. He found solace in music and peace in the arms of his loving family. He was a kind and compassionate soul and a gentleman to all who knew him.

Victor lived a full and happy life. His family mourns his passing, but finds peace with the knowledge that he has been reunited with the love of his life, Clare.

Mr. Melfi is survived by his four children, Patrick Melfi and his wife, Mary of Hebron, Conn., Susan Melfi-Master and her husband, David of Westport, Conn. and Denver, Colo., Victor Melfi Jr., of Medina, Wash. and Nanette Melfi-Graves of Ridgefield, Conn. and New Canaan; three sisters, Nancy Calvo, Catherine Darling and Joanna Melfi; his grandchildren, Jonathan and his wife, Danielle, Joseph, Andrew, Laura, Victoria, Julia, Tyler and Carter; a step grandson, Andrew; a great granddaughter, Bianca as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Melfi was predeceased by a sister, Mollie Taranto and by a brother, Joseph Melfi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, 566 Elm St., in Stamford.

Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery in Darien.

The family will receive friends in the Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., in Ridgefield, on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Contributions in Mr. Melfi’s memory may be made to the Susan B. Komen Foundation for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265.

— The Family

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Stephen F. Zangrillo

Stephen Frank Zangrillo, 91, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2015 at his home in Darien. He was surrounded by his family.

Born on Dec. 26, 1923, Mr. Zangrillo was a lifelong Darien resident. The son of the late Mae and Patsy Zangrillo, he was born in their home on Fitch Ave. He was also predeceased by his brother Peter Zangrillo, and his sisters Ann Sherwood and Ceil Danna.

Mr. Zangrillo served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-45 as an army corporal in the South Pacific. When he returned from the war, he opened the Darien Sport Shop on Aug. 1, 1946.

He founded the store with little to no money in his pocket, but saw the business grow and expand over the years to what is now considered a town landmark and shopping destination in Fairfield County.

Mr. Zangrillo had a knack for building relationships with his customers. If a young man couldn’t afford a suit that he wanted, he gave it to him anyway, trusting his customer to come back and pay for it when he could. If a young boy couldn’t afford the baseball glove he wanted, he let the boy have it anyway, as long as the boy paid him back. He knew the only way to earn the trust of the people of Darien, was to put his trust in them.

While much of his career consisted of running the day to day operations, he spent his later years greeting his customers and friends at the front door. He ran his business under one main principle: the customer is always right.

Mr. Zangrillo dedicated his life to serving the town of Darien through his store and charitable efforts. He was a charter member of the Country Club of Darien in 1956, where he was the first men’s golf club champion in 1957. He served as the President of the Darien Chamber of Commerce in 1960 and he donated the first ambulance to Post 53 in 1976.

He also hosted the community at the annual Christmas tree lighting in the Darien Sport Shop parking lot every year since 1978. When the 100 foot tree was taken down in 2009 due to storm damage, he insisted the tree be replaced so the annual tree lighting would continue to be held every year.

Mr. Zangrillo continued to open his store every day well past his 90th birthday. He loved his store, and the town.

His family was his greatest success though. He loved his wife, his four children, and six grandchildren more than anything.

He is survived by his wife, Yolanda; his son Stephen Jr. and his wife Pam, his son Anthony and his wife Gina, his daughters Stephanie, and Gina; his six grandchildren, Stephen III and his wife Danielle, Gregory Reilly, Nicholas Neville, Douglas Reilly, Samantha Neville, Allison Reilly, and his brother Robert.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John’s Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien on Monday, July 13 at 11 am.  Burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Darien EMS Post 53, P. O. Box 2066, Darien, CT 06820 or the United States Wounded Soldiers Foundation, 11700 Preston Road, Ste. 660, PMB 135, Dallas, TX 75230.  www.lawrencefuneralhome.com

— The Family

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Mark Weber, 60, resident of New London, Conn., former resident of New Canaan, died peacefully at a New London hospital after a several month battle with Leukemia.

Weber had been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in November of 2014. After multiple trial treatments at both Yale’s Smilow Cancer Center and Massachusetts General Hospital, the disease took his life.

Born in West Hartford, Conn., Weber spent the majority of his life in Watch Hill, R.I., with parents William Weber Jr. and Margaret Baker Weber. He graduated high school from St. Johnsbury Academy and went on to graduate from the University of Vermont.

A Jack of many trades, Mark was a strong salesman of all things — with a passion for selling cars and real estate. Most recently, he served as executive director of Serenity Living Recovery Centers, Inc., a non-profit organization, which he devoted his life to until the very end.

Mark is survived by his two daughters, Callie and Sarah Weber of New Canaan and the many friends whose life he touched on a daily basis.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, at The Watch Hill Chapel, 5 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, R.I.

Donations in memory of Mark Weber may be made to: Serenity Recovery Living Centers, Inc.

86 Ocean Avenue, New London, CT 06320, or, Closer to Free Fund, which jointly supports Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven-these donations will be directed to Leukemia research: P.O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519-0611. Or Online at giveclosertofree.org

— The Family

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Edward J. O’Rourke Jr.

Edward J. O’Rourke, Jr., of Wolfeboro, N.H., died June 23, 2015 at the age of 89.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Aug. 8, 1925, to Edward J. and Charlotte Crosby O’Rourke. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School and attended Dartmouth College in the class of 1947. He served as an ensign in the United States Navy in World War II and as a lieutenant during the Korean War.

Mr. O’Rourke began his investment banking career with Goldman Sachs in New York City and, subsequently, was a senior vice president and director of the Wall Street firm Blyth & Co. He served on the Board of Governors of the American Stock Exchange. He and his wife raised their family in New Canaan.

His is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Mary Lou Devlin O’Rourke of Wolfeboro, and by their sons Edward J. O’Rourke III and his wife Anne of Brunswick, Maine; Paul Devlin O’Rourke and his wife Molly of Brooklin, Maine; and daughter Susan O’Rourke Caesar and her husband Porter of Wolfeboro. He also leaves five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the charity of your choice. Arrangements handled by Lord Funeral Home, Wolfeboro, NH: 603-569-5511.

— The Family

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Sally Harding Storrs Daniel

Sally Harding Storrs Daniel, 84, of New Canaan and Chatham, Mass., passed away peacefully Monday, July 6. Members of her family were with Sal as she moved to the great beyond.

Variously known as Sal, Sally or, for a time, Monk (before she sternly put an end to that nickname), Sally was born in Hartford, Conn. on Dec. 26, 1930. There was a period of time when Sal thought the proximity of her birthday to Christmas was cheating her of birthday gifts, but her family doesn’t believe this was the case.

Sally grew up in West Hartford where, while considered an indifferent student, she had the benefit of being “very cute, perky and fun.” Sal graduated from the University of Connecticut, in her namesake Storrs, Conn., where she and her two sisters reveled in being the Three Storrs Girls. Sally was quietly proud of the role the Storrs and Harding families played in the early settlement and creation of our country, and of her membership in The Society of Mayflower Descendants and the DAR.

Sal generally lived on the straight and narrow, though she howled with laughter when revealing that, after being spotted trying her first cigarette as a young teen, she was knocked to the ground by an unseen clothesline while fleeing across the backyards of West Hartford. Sally spent the summers of her youth in Giant’s Neck, Conn., and Pine Point, Maine. It was in Giant’s Neck that Sal met Ron Daniel, who would become the love of her life.

Sally was married in 1953. After a few years as a Navy wife, and living on bases in Newport, Athens, Georgia and Philadelphia, Sally settled in first in Glenbrook, and finally in Darien, where she began the task of raising three boys.

Days were always busy for Sally, whether shuttling the boys to Little League or Boy Scouts, or spending time with her friends in the Junior League or at the DCA. At home, Sally’s cooking was fabled, though not always for the right reasons. While her brownies were legendary, a flip through her recipe box suggests that dishes like Molded Tuna Loaf, Carrot Casserole or Curried Fruit Bake were not as timeless. If there were a prize to be given for the ability to extract the most edible matter from a lobster, Sally would have surely won it.

Sal is the adored mother to three boys — David, Peter and Stephen, the cherished mother-in-law to Jeanne and Mary Beth, and the “always smiling, happy-to-see-you” spoiler of eight grandchildren. She will be profoundly missed by all of us.

Services will be at the convenience of the family. For more information or to leave online condolences visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com

— The Family

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Simone Jeanine Whitlock, a resident of Melbourne, Fla. and a former longtime resident of New Canaan, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 in Melbourne. Born on Aug. 17, 1926 in Ville De Reims, France, she was the daughter of the late Marcel Jules and Marcelle Lucile Lambotin Brioux.

Simone was the wife of the late Dr. James A. Whitlock, founder of The New Canaan Veterinary Hospital where Simone was the office manager. She was an avid sportswoman who enjoyed archery, golf, tennis and cycling. Her passion was art. Her paintings will live on bringing joy and happiness to her family and friends.

Simone met her husband James A. Whitlock during World War II in 1945 in Normandy where he found her sunbathing when he was fishing. He was amazed by a woman who could find a way to sun herself during a war. It also helped that she told him where to catch fish. I think she was the catch of his life. They both retired to Melbourne in 1988.

Simone is survived by her children, James A. Whitlock of Milledgeville, Ga., Michelle S. Williamson of Stuart, Fla.; and Gary D. Whitlock of Melbourne, Fla. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Simone, Dorothea, Elizabeth, Nicole, Jacob, Kristen, Kayla and Noel, and seven great grandchildren: Liam, Esme, Ava, Max, Joseph, Aubrey and Elsa.

A Graveside Service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 11 a.m. www.lawrencefuneralhome.com

— The Advertiser

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Shirley G. Brault, 87, of New Canaan, died July 11 at the Village at Waveny in New Canaan.

Shirley is remembered by her children as the kindest, warmest mother possible, who also happened to be a lot of fun, a terrific cook and a pro with her sewing machine.

Shirley was born in Enosburg Falls, Vt. on April 23, 1928 to the late Robert Y. Burleson and Irene Revoir. Shirley and her late husband, Dick, raised their children while living in Palo Alto Calif., Lima, Peru, and New Canaan, with love and a strong faith in God. Prior to her marriage Shirley was an registered nurse at the Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital in Burlington, Vt., today part of the University of Vermont Medical Center. She later went back to work as a nurse at Stamford Hospital working on the general surgery floors.

Shirley is survived by her daughter Diane Beck of New Canaan, son Barry Brault of Los Angeles, Calif., son Jeff Brault of Martinez, Ga., and son Martin Brault and his wife Dr. Lori Brault of Easton, Conn.

Shirley is also survived by four grandchildren, Christopher Beck, Timothy Beck, Joshua Brault, and Sophie Brault. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Richard E. Brault and her eldest son Richard E. Brault, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held directly at St. Aloysius Church on Monday, July 20, at 10 a.m.

For online condolences please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com

— The Advertiser

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Dorothy Nepola

Dorothy Nepola, 92, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015, at her home in New Canaan.

She was the cherished daughter of the late Souren Terzian and Seran Terzian (née Zakarian), and beloved wife of the late Salvatore Richard Nepola, DDS, all formerly of Darien. She was a devoted mother and gracious homemaker.

Dorothy attended Darien public schools. She received a B.S. in Music at Ithaca College, served as president of music sorority Sigma Alpha Iota, then taught music to disabled children in Buffalo, N.Y. She was a member of the Armenian Church, and chairwoman of the Armenian Students Association. She served in the Noroton Presbyterian Church of Darien, and was chairwoman of the Woman’s Guild. While living in New Canaan, Dorothy volunteered for TACT.  Dorothy was a concert pianist, avid watercolorist, and poet. She traveled widely — to Europe, Armenia, Asia, South America and the Caribbean.

The loving matriarch of her immediate family, Dorothy is survived by her children Noreen S. Christon, S. Richard Nepola, Nancy N. Fox (Randall), and Ninette Halpin (Mark); her grandchildren Tzaras R. Christon (Sarah) and Alexa Christon Clark (Michael); her great-grandchildren Caroline E. Christon, Souren T. Christon, Leonor A. Christen and “baby” Clark; her niece Virginia Butler and her great-niece Tamra L. Butler (Tye Conklin).

The family will receive friends at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien on Saturday, July 18, from 11-11:30 a.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan.  www.lawrencefuneralhome.com

— The Family

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Emily Ann Westfal

Our beautiful Emily Ann Westfal passed away on July 2, 2015, surrounded by those she kept dearest in her heart. Although taken from us far too soon, Emily lived a full and complete life, inspiring all of us who were fortunate enough to have known and loved her. She will continue to inspire us forever.

Emily was born at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan on Sept. 20, 1981 and lived in Richmond Hill, Queens until the age of four, when her family moved to New Canaan. Em graduated from New Canaan High School in 1999 and went on to graduate from St. Michael’s College in 2003. She then received her master’s degree from Columbia University School of Social Work in 2005.

Emily dedicated her life to social work, in particular working with the amazing heart transplant team at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia. Given her interest in end of life care, Emily received her post master’s degree certificate in Palliative and End of Life Care from New York University in 2013.

Emily is survived by her loving partner, Fernando Gamio and his daughter, Francesca, her parents Debbie and Rich, siblings Josh, Michael, Maggie and Charlie, as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bone Marrow Transplant Nursing Fund. Please make checks payable to BMT Nursing Fund with Emily Westfal on the memo and send to: BMT Nursing Fund, Attn: Jennifer Giannini, PCD, Harkness Pavillion, 11th Floor, 180 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032.

— The Family

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Rose Peabody Parsons Lynch, 92, and mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died at her home in New Canaan this past Saturday, July 11, after a brief illness.

Known as Rosie, she was born in New York City on July 1, 1923, the oldest daughter of William Barclay Parsons, Jr. M.D., and Rose Peabody Parsons. Her grandparents were Endicott Peabody, founder of the Groton School, and his wife Fanny Peabody, and William Barclay Parsons, founder of an engineering firm that later became Parsons Brinkerhoff, and chief engineer of the first subway in New York City and the Cape Cod Canal, and his wife Anna Reed Parsons.

Rosie was passionate about her extended family, the Groton School and, most of all, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. At the time of her death, she was an Honorary Council member of the Women’s Prison Association, on whose board she served for 45 years from 1969-2014 and as president from 1976 to 1979. Later in life, she was devoted to Staying Put, serving as an enthusiastic volunteer for the organization based in New Canaan, which is dedicated to serving the needs of the community’s senior citizens. In everything she did, Rosie brought both a strong hand and an even stronger sense of humor, which all who knew her will remember as her most endearing quality, according to the family.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Rose Peabody Lynch of Greenwich, Conn. and New York City, R. Vincent Lynch, Jr. of New York City and his wife Cynthia, and Alexander Parsons Lynch of Greenwich and his wife Sally, as well as her eight grandchildren and six, soon-to-be seven, great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully received by Staying Put, 58 Pine Street, New Canaan, CT 06840. A memorial service will be held in her honor in New Canaan in September. To leave online condolences, please visit hoytfuneralhome.com

— The Advertiser

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Evan Paul Reinhardt

Evan Paul Reinhardt, age 24, of New Haven, Conn. and formerly of New Canaan, died suddenly on July 15, 2015 in New Haven.

Evan was born in Stamford, Conn. on May 8, 1991, the oldest son of Paul and Marjorie Percy Reinhardt. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Col. Bernard D. Percy and paternal grandmother Charlotte O. Reinhardt.

He lived in New Canaan for most of his short life, attending East Elementary School and Saxe Middle School. After two years at Canterbury School in New Milford, Conn., Evan graduated from New Canaan High School in 2009. Evan continued his studies for two years at Miami University of Ohio. He qualified for Dean’s List his freshman year and joined Delta Upsilon fraternity his sophomore year. Evan resided in Williston, Vt. and most recently in New Haven.

He is survived by his parents, Paul C. and Marjorie P. Reinhardt of New Canaan, his sister Andrea M. Reinhardt of Stamford, his brothers Karl B. and Peter J. of New Canaan.

Evan was well-read, witty, and a great communicator. He was an incredible listener, who showed great empathy for others’ feelings. Evan was athletic, and while growing up played football, hockey and lacrosse in New Canaan.

Over the last year, Evan was working hard on his recovery following his graduation from the Turning Point program in New Haven and continued to work there as a cook. Recently, his parents, brothers and sister had enjoyed a memorable vacation in Europe that was a strong renewal of family bonds.

Evan will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He will be remembered as the one who made his family and friends laugh. Evan was the guy in charge of all things funny. He was a warm-hearted young man that anyone would be proud to call son, grandson, brother, nephew or friend.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday July, 22, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 375 Middlesex Rd., Darien, Conn. The Interment will be held in the family plot in East Montpelier, Vt.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday July 21, from 4-8 p.m. at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, New Canaan.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Evan’s memory to Shatterproof (shatterproof.org) or Project Independence of Barre, Vt. (pibarre.org).

For online condolences visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com

— The Family

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