Joan Mickle Ogden passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2015 at her home in Madison, Conn. surrounded by her loving family and cat Slim. She was 82.

Joan was born in New York City on Aug. 11, 1933 to Una Whitehurst Mickle and Kenneth Mickle. She graduated from Darien High School in 1951 and received her B.A. in art history from Smith College in 1955. Thereafter, Joan worked as a research assistant at the Frick Art Reference Library in New York City.

In 1958, Joan married Robert S. Ogden Jr. at St. Mark’s Church in New Canaan. Joan and Bob lived initially in New York City, where he was attending Columbia Law School, and then Pound Ridge, N.Y. In 1968 the couple moved to London, England when Bob opened the London office of the New York City law firm Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine.

Their first daughter, Deborah, was born in 1968 and their second, Karen, was born in London in 1969.

All her life, Joan enjoyed exploring art, culture and history throughout Europe, having had her first taste of Europe during her junior year abroad in Geneva, Switzerland. During their twelve years in London, she and her family frequented the city’s museums and galleries, and they loved exploring the great houses and gardens of England, often on bicycle trips. Joan also loved the art galleries and markets in Paris, where Bob’s firm maintained an office, on the many occasions they were there.

Joan and the family were avid skiers and they drove through France every year to ski in the Alps. They were active tennis players and were members of Queens Club and The Hurlingham Club.

The Ogdens returned to the United States in 1980 and lived in Riverside, Conn. for 27 years. Joan pursued her great love of painting at her home studio in Riverside and was a member of the Greenwich Arts Council, The Greenwich Art Society, and the Silvermine Arts Center. She had exhibitions of her works in Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, Rowayton, Silvermine, and in Manchester, Vt. She won numerous awards for her works. As Joan herself said regarding her art: “I enjoy placing objects in unexpected juxtapositions and scale to create new feelings about their relationship to their environment and to each other.” She thought of her work as “part still life and part narrative.” And she always felt, “My work is evolving as I continue to explore the world around me, incorporating found and treasured objects, artifacts and real elements of landscape.”

Joan’s creativity also flowed into her love of gardening and flowers, and she was an active member of the Riverside Garden Club and The Garden Education Center of Greenwich. She won many awards for her arrangements and loved conducting flower arrangement workshops for the Garden Club.

In 2007 Joan and Bob left Riverside and became residents of Sanibel, Fla., also living part of the year in Guilford, Conn. and Chester, Vt. In her later years Joan was burdened with problems stemming from Sjogren’s Syndrome and other health issues, but she continued to enjoy traveling, friends and her natural surroundings and to have fun with Bob and her two daughters and grandchildren.

Joan and Bob were members of the Riverside Yacht Club and Captiva Island Yacht Club.

Joan is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bob, her sister Lorna Chang Post of Clarksville, Md., her daughters Deborah Ogden of Bridgewater Corners, Vt., Karen Ogden Morse of Norwalk, Conn., her grandsons Schuyler and John Morse, and many loving nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, Conn. on Saturday, May 7, at 11 a.m.

Donations in Joan’s memory may be made to the The Greenwich Arts Society and the Connecticut Humane Society.

— The Family

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Anne N. Szelag

Anne Niemiec Szelag, 98, of Wilton, Conn., formerly of New Canaan, Marlton, N.J. and Carteret, N.J. passed away at her home with her loving family by her side. Anne was born on April 9, 1917 in Carteret to the late John and Mary Magace.

Anne was educated in Carteret and attended Rutgers University for additional education in her chosen profession. Anne was borough clerk of Carteret for many years before retiring at age 70 in 1987. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew John Niemiec and her second husband, John Robert Szelag.

Anne is survived by her two daughters, Dale Mushkin, of Naples, Fla. and Andrea Schmidt, of Frisco, N.C. and their husbands. Anne is also survived by five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Aloysius Church, New Canaan, on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 1:30 p.m.

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— The Family

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Tobias R. O’Mara

Tobias Robert O’Mara, 89 years old, recent resident of Berlin, Mass., former resident of Ridgefield, Conn., New Canaan and Manhattan, N.Y., passed away in the evening of Dec. 29, 2015 at his home surrounded by family.

Born on Aug. 5, 1926 in the Bronx, N.Y. to Thomas and Annie O’Mara, he served in World War II in the U.S. Navy as a Fire Controlman (O) Third Class. He evacuated Japanese Prisoner of War camps and was awarded the American Theater, Asiatic Pacific and Victory Medals of Honor.

A graduate of Pratt Institute of NY with a certificate in artistic design and a BA of fine arts, Toby worked for the distinguished design company of George Nelson. He later started his own design company and taught design at Cooper Union. He enjoyed the visual arts, classical music and opera, and was a lifelong subscriber to The New York City Ballet. He traveled extensively throughout Europe and was particularly fond of Paris. He was a caregiver for many family and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Thomas O’Mara and James O’Mara, he is survived by his sister, Anne (Nancy) Roche, his sister-in-law, Norah O’Mara, his nephew Thomas (Kristin) O’Mara, his nieces Patricia (Mark) Gallagher and Una (Steve) Murphy, and seven grandnieces and one grandnephew.

A funeral Mass will be held at The Church of the Sacred Heart located at 30 Church St. in Redding, Conn. on Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will be held following the Mass to celebrate his life. Interment will be held at St. Raymond’s Cemetery, in the Bronx at the convenience of the family.

Toby was a quintessential gentleman of art, culture and class and was beloved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him, the family said. He will be missed.

— The Advertiser

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Robert E. Purcell

Robert E. Purcell, age 96, of Meadow Ridge in Redding, Conn., formerly a 46-year resident of New Canaan, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016.

Born in Arlington, Mass., on Jan. 25, 1919, Bob was the son of the late Daniel and Mary Doyle Purcell. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor Casserly Purcell, who died in 1996.

Raised in Arlington, Bob was the youngest of five children. He attended Arlington High School while working on the family farm. Upon graduation from Boston University, where he majored in Education, he joined the U.S. Navy, receiving his commission as an officer. He was then sent to Cornell University to study Celestial Navigation, followed by Miami, Fla., for Submarine Chase training. Then Anti-Submarine Warfare, Gunnery School and Destroyer School, from there on to Pearl Harbor.

Lt. Purcell became Captain of a Sub Chaser in the Aleutian Islands, the Bering Strait and Japan. During the war, he spent many months in Hawaii recovering from back surgery due to injuries sustained while fighting the Japanese on the island of Attu. For his Naval service Lt. Purcell received the following medals: American Area Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Area Medal (1st Star) and the World War II Victory Medal.  He served his country from 1942-1947.

After the War, Bob began a career in textiles. While working for Manchester Hosiery Mills in New Hampshire, he met his future wife Eleanor, and they soon settled in Belmont, Mass. In the early 1960s, he and his family of four young children traded their Belmont home for a Mexican Diplomat’s home in Mexico City for three months. Thus planting the seed of international adventure in his children. In 1963 Bob moved his family to New Canaan, facilitating a continued career in New York City.

For the majority of his career he commuted into New York City, where he represented a variety of textile firms. His creativity and ingenuity led him to be the first to import Wolford Pantyhose to the United States. Private label work became a successful challenge, and custom brands included Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan, among others. Bob represented knitting mills throughout Germany, which fostered his love of German language, food and personal friendships. Bob remained young by way of his strong work ethic — he received his last order from The Vermont Country Store at the age of 92.

Bicycling from his home on South Avenue in New Canaan to meet “the boys” for breakfast at Lou’s Kitchen downtown kept Bob in shape for his passion — tennis. He played well into his 80s. He volunteered an immense amount of time to the development of tennis, especially for children. He helped establish the Southern New England Jr. Tennis Championships, co-founded the Parent-Child tournament at Mead Park, and served as treasurer of the National Indoor Platform Tennis Championships hosted by New Canaan High School. Most of his free time was spent on the tennis courts at The Lake Club or Mead Park, hitting tennis balls with his children and passing on his love of the game.

Throughout his life, Bob spent his summers on Cape Cod. As a youngster he was a bat boy for the Orleans Firebirds of the summer baseball league. As years passed, Bob spent hours playing in the waves with his grandchildren. He so loved the ocean that he earned his endearment “The Big Fish” for nipping at his grandchildren’s toes while swimming.

Bob is survived by one son, Robert B. Purcell and his wife Robin of Danville, Calif., three daughters, Louise P. Hemmerle and her husband Glenn of Wilton, Conn., Kate Purcell and her husband Kevin Plette of Burlington, Vt. and Eleanor Adams and her husband Brad of Sullivan’s Island, S.C. Also surviving Bob are six greatly loved grandchildren with whom he had much fun: Ford (wife Kady) and Sarah Adams, Heather and Ginny Purcell, and Ned and Meg Hemmerle, and two great-grandchildren, Wells and Hattie Adams.

In addition to his wife, Bob was predeceased by his granddaughter Eliza Adams Metz.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. at St Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in New Canaan.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, attn. Fr. Peter Le Jacq, MM, PO Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545 with IMO Bob Purcell written in the memo section.

The NCHS Scholarship Foundation, Attn: Treasurer, New Canaan High School, 11 Farm Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840

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

— The Family

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Theodore Richard (Ted) Stanley, who made a fortune selling collectibles and became one of the world’s biggest philanthropists, died Jan. 3 at his home in New Canaan. He was 84.

Stanley co-founded the Danbury Mint, which sold a variety of medals, including ones commemorating the Apollo 11 moon landing, as well as stamps, plates and other items.

Eventually the company would relocate to Norwalk as MBI Inc., with annual sales of around $350 million.

Stanley is survived by sons Jonathan and William, and a daughter, Glee, both from his wife’s first marriage, and one grandson. His wife, Vada, died in 2013.

Jonathan Stanley credits his father with saving his life, and that deed led to his philanthropy as well.

While in college, Jonathan Stanley was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He was treated successfully with lithium and went on to become a lawyer. His father was so thankful for the treatment that he decided to give large amounts of money to related medical and pharmaceutical research.

He would donate more than $850 million.

“My son’s life was saved,” Stanley told The New York Times in 2014. “I would like to purchase that happy ending for other people.”

Theodore Richard Stanley was born April 26, 1931 in Reading, PA. His father worked for the Reading Railroad. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and worked for Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, where he met his wife.

In 2014 Stanley gave his biggest gift, $650 million, to the, an unconventional biomedical research collaborative in Cambridge, Mass. In 1989, Stanley and his wife founded the Stanley Medical Research Institute in Chevy Chase, Md., to develop drugs beyond lithium.

— The Advertiser

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Teresa C. Cullinan, a Darien resident, died peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 14 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Born in Stamford, Conn. on Oct. 21, 1932, she was the daughter of Sabino and Teresa Conforti. A gracious and elegant woman, Teresa will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Her protective presence, wise insight, and keen emotional intelligence were a gift to all those who loved her.

Teresa is survived by her children, Anne Tomaselli (Larry) and Meg Doyle, both of Norwalk; her stepchildren, Michael Cullinan (Cathy) of Plainsboro, N.J., Joseph Cullinan of Vershire, Vt., Margaret Cullinan-Hill of New Canaan, Nicola Cullinan (Katie) of Bethel, Conn., and Maria Naughton (Bob) of New Canaan; her grandchildren, Susan, Laura, Michelle, Shane, Michael, Austin, Micayla, Katie, Elizabeth, Aidan, Alexandra, Siobhan, Bobby, Kathleen, and great-granddaughter, Marlina; and cherished nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph F. Cullinan, and her sister, Grace Budrawich.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas More Church, 374 Middlesex Road in Darien on Monday, Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, in memory of Teresa we ask that you take the time to reach out to all your loved ones and tell them how much they mean to you. “Family is everything,” was her fondest refrain. www.lawrencefuneralhome.com

— The Family

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Retha M. Reed

Retha M. Reed, a resident of Maplewood at Darien and former longtime resident of both New Canaan and Stamford, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at Stamford Hospital of natural causes. She was 92.

Born Dec. 22, 1923 in New Edinburg, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Rev. Lee Bryan Moseley and the late Lois Tipton Moseley.

Married in 1942 to the late William Rowland Reed, she worked full-time as a secretary while her husband pursued undergraduate and masters degrees. Upon completion of his degrees, she embarked on her own college education, receiving a bachelor of science from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. in 1953.

He husband’s career with Continental Oil Company required moves to Texas, Oklahoma, and lastly, in 1963, to Fairfield County, Conn.

She was a wife and mother, and a superlative homemaker, hostess, seamstress and artist, according to the family. Her oil paintings of flowers and landscapes have graced her own home, as well as the homes of many friends and family members.

She was a faithful member of a church in whatever part of the country she lived, belonging for many years to Greenwich Baptist Church, in Greenwich, Conn. There, among other roles, she served as a children’s Sunday School teacher, and chair of the Fellowship Committee.

She is survived by: her daughter, Deborah Reed Travers of Darien; her grandsons, David W. Travers, also of Darien, and Steven W. Travers, of Mechanicsville, Va.; one great-grandson, Joshua Reed Travers of Mechanicsville; and two brothers, Robert G. Moseley, of Hampstead, Md., and Charles F. Moseley of New Bern, N.C.

She is predeceased by: her husband; two brothers, B. Paul Moseley, and J.C. Mosely; and a sister, Venita Moseley Trawick.

There are no calling hours.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, in the Chapel of Noroton Presbyterian Church, 2011 Post Road in Darien. A reception will follow in the Skylight Lobby of the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: Church Music Program, Noroton Presbyterian Church, 2011 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820.

— The Advertiser

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Catherine G. Maher

Former longtime New Canaan resident Mrs. Catherine (Kay) Gerdes Maher died peacefully at home at Meadow Ridge in Redding Conn., where she had lived since 2006, on Jan. 14, 2016.

Kay was born on May 14, 1919 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the only child of Theodore Richard Nicholas Gerdes and Harriet Brady Gerdes. The Brady family settled in colonial America in the 17th century and through both sides of her mother’s family, Kay was a descendant of two senior Revolutionary War officers: Colonel Isaac Hodges (through whom her family enjoyed an acquaintance with General Lafayette) and General Alexander MacDougall, who was also the first President of the Bank of New York.

She graduated in 1937 from The Brearley School, where she excelled at sports, and during which time she also traveled widely with her family around New England and Europe. Kay attended Smith College, where she was known affectionately as ‘Kiff,’ and from which she graduated with a BA in English in 1941. She returned regularly to attend class reunions.

She married the late Thomas Francis Maher, whom she met whilst studying in Northampton, in New York in August of 1941. Shortly after the wedding she followed him to Asheville, N.C. whilst he was at boot camp preparing to serve for the remainder of the war in India and Burma as a flight engineer and trainee pilot in the Army Air Corp, flying fuel ‘over the hump’ into China. Kay returned to New York and to work for Esso Petroleum.

After settling on South Avenue in New Canaan in 1954, Kay became active in many community groups. She and her husband Tom were charter members of the New Canaan Field Club from it’s inception in 1957 and at which she played tennis into her mid-80s. They belonged to the congregation of St Mark’s Episcopal Church. Kay enjoyed serving as a popular Girl Scout troop leader for many years. She served for many years as an associate member of the New Canaan Sewing Group (now known as New Canaan Artisans), as well as with the Darien-New Canaan Smith Club. Kay also volunteered at Waveny Care Center for 25 years, receiving awards for her lengthy service, and was a member of the board of directors of the Lapham Community Center in New Canaan.

Kay was predeceased by her husband Tom in 1997. She leaves daughters Dr. Pamela Maher and her husband Dr David Schubert of La Jolla, Calif. and Mrs. Cynthia Spencer of Calne, England. She is also survived by her grandson Henry Francis Spencer, daughter-in-law Lucy Spencer, and great-granddaughter Daisy Spencer all of Chippenham, England.

A private family service commemorating her life is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in her name be made to the alumnae fund of Smith College in Northampton, Mass.

— The Advertiser

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Richard A. Somerby, 85, of Naples, Fla. and Hartsdale, N.Y. and formerly a resident of New Canaan, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 having had his family by his side for his final days.

Born Oct. 10, 1930 in Boston, Mass., and raised in Winchester and Marshfield Hills, Mass., he was the son of the late Rufus and Sylvia Somerby. He graduated from Tabor Academy in 1948 and Williams College in 1952. Participating on many athletic teams during his school years, one of his favorite memories was the selection of his Tabor crew team in the Henley Regatta in England.

Always a proud veteran, he served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force for several years during the Korean conflict. After earning his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1956, he spent his entire career working for IBM as an executive in marketing and sales. He met his future wife Mary Louise Vincent during his years at Harvard, and they ultimately settled in New Canaan in the early 1960s to raise their five children.

Known as Dick to his friends and Poppy to his many grandchildren, he was very active in the New Canaan community during his time here. He served on the boards of the Field Club, Winter Club, YMCA, Y-Guide and Princess Program, and Little League Baseball. One of his greatest joys was his participation as an actor in many Town Players of New Canaan productions.

Richard was also a member of The Stanwich Club and the Country Club of New Canaan where he was an avid golfer and tennis player. He also enjoyed skiing, sailing and fishing during family vacations in Vermont and on Cape Cod.

His retirement years were spent as an active community participant joining the North Naples Fire Control and Rescue Squad as a certified member of their emergency response team. He was a member of the Harvard club of Naples, The Williams Club of Naples, and the English-Speaking Union. Family genealogy was also one of his biggest pastimes, a pursuit that culminated in a trip to the small village of Somerby, England.

He had a gregarious personality who genuinely enjoyed the company of others.

He is survived by his five children: Richard A. Somerby and his wife Mimi of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Craig V. Somerby and his wife Bebe of New Canaan; Anne R. Somerby of Chatham, Mass.; Elizabeth M. Somerby of New Canaan; Daniel B. Somerby and his wife Julie of Houston, Texas; twelve grandchildren: Elizabeth, Emily, Jonathan, William, Abigail, Anne, Ryan, Michael, Eloise, Rufus, Katherine, and Henry; and two great-grandchildren: Sage and Willow.

He is also survived by his sisters Judy Jones and Gail Barrington and his brother Robert Somerby. He was predeceased by his sisters Shirley Knox and Joan Brennan.

The family will hold a private ceremony this summer on Cape Cod, Mass. where Richard spent summers as a youth and while raising his children.

— The Family

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Robert Kammerer

Robert Kammerer — business leader, mentor, friend, husband, father, avid golfer, and grandfather — died at the age of 78 on Friday, Jan. 22, at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan.

Bob was born on March 29, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minn., the fifth of five children of Roy and Sarah Kammerer. He attended local schools and DeLaSalle High School. He excelled in many sports and was an all-state player in basketball, baseball and football. He played basketball at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota, and graduated from St. Cloud University.

Bob served in the U.S. Army for two years where he also played basketball. He was predeceased by his brothers John and Tom and his sister Mary Ann Dietrich.

He began his business career with Xerox Corp. in Chicago, Ill. in 1964 and had several sales and management positions in Appleton, Wis., Indianapolis, Ind., and Rochester, N.Y. prior to joining the Canadian company in 1970. He became president of Xerox Canada in 1973, creating both research and manufacturing facilities in Canada. In 1976 he returned to the U.S. and had many senior management positions involving the Middle East, China and Latin America.

Retiring from Xerox in 1992, Bob joined Baldwin Associates, an executive search firm specializing in technology. He retired in 2003. In addition to his wife of 50 years, Bob is survived by one daughter, Sarah Bell (Jay) and three sons — Charles (Leslie), David, and Mark (Robyn) — and 10 grandchildren.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am at St. Thomas More Church, 335 Middlesex Road in Darien, Conn., on Saturday, Jan. 30.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Bob’s memory to DeLaSalle High School, One DeLaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis.

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— The Family

Robert Kammerer

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Mrs. Anne McVoy Murray, 91, of New Canaan, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at Norwalk Hospital. She was the widow of Paul B. Murray, whom she was married to for 67 years.

Anne was born in Chicago, Ill. on Oct. 8, 1924, second youngest of seven children, to John and Marie McVoy. She attended Sacred Heart Convent and was a graduate of Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart in New York City, as a history major.

Anne was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother as well as a favorite Auntie “Petie” to her many, many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her 11 children, 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Anne’s warm, yet quiet and steadfast presence made her a treasured friend to all who knew her.

She was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and as a girl spent many weekends cheering for them and had hope for that World Series victory. On any given Sunday afternoon, you could find her watching golf, which, until recently, she also loved to play. She was an avid reader and the oldest member of her book club. She was a wiz at the New York Times crossword puzzle. She attended church daily and volunteered for the local soup kitchen. But her most favorite pastime was enjoying updates and pictures from her family on her iPad, which she insisted on learning to use.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, Feb. 1, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Thomas More Church, 374 Middlesex Road in Darien, Conn.

Friends may call Sunday from 3 – 5 p.m. at Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St. in New Canaan.

Interment will take place at a later date in Manchester, Vt.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anne’s memory can be made to Crudem Foundation, P.O. Box 804, Ludlow MA 01056.

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— The Family

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John E. Warner, Jr.

John Entz Warner Jr. of New Canaan, passed away at Norwalk Hospital on Jan. 29, 2016. He was 84.

Jack was born Dec. 16, 1931 in Old Greenwich, Conn., son of John E. and Catherine G. Warner. He attended Greenwich schools and Bridgeport University.

Jack served in the U.S. Army for two years, stationed in Korea. After the war he partnered with his father in John E. Warner & Son building and developing many roads and houses in Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan. Some are Bickford Lane, Jennifer Lane, Winfield Lane, Woodway Ridge Lane, East and West Cross roads, and Hawks Hill Road. Their dream was to one day build a golf course and Jack Senior always wanted to “build a club in the country, not a country club.”

One day in 1958 while driving around Silvermine, Jack spotted the old Loudon Searcrest Dairy farm and realized this was the perfect place for a golf course. With hard work and enthusiasm they designed and built Silvermine Golf Club. The original Loudon barn still sits atop the hill on the highest part of Norwalk.Three years later they added Grey Hollow, an additional nine holes in Wilton with acquiring the Wilson Dairy Farm property.

Jack and his wife Barbara spent 29 winters in Marco Island, Fla. A most enthusiastic and avid fisherman, Jack spent the majority of his time fishing with his buddies and supplying fish to all of their condominium neighbors.

Jack was a former member of the Exchange Club, Rowayton Power Squadron and Sprite Island Yacht Club. Jack loved life, Long Island Sound, clamming, boating and sports. He was likable, lovable and had a contagious smile. “Everybody loved Jack,” his family reported.

In addition to his wife of 60 years, Barbara Orell Warner, Jack is survived by his three sons, John Entz Warner lll and wife Cynthia Walter Warner of Ashville, N.Y., Peter Gilbert Warner of New Canaan, and Thomas Morley Warner of New Canaan; his grandchildren: John Entz Warner lV and wife Dr. Brianne Teaboldt of Philadelphia, Pa; Caitlin Avery Warner Esq. and husband Ian James Lent of Washington, D.C., and Jeffrey Walter Warner also of Washington, D.C. He is also survived by a sister Catherine Warner Zucco of Naples, Fla. and a brother William Arthur Warner of Bonita Springs, Fla.

The family will hold a private ceremony in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Soundkeeper, PO Box 4058, Norwalk, CT 06855

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Angela V. Lyons

Angela Vigilante Lyons, age 80 of New Canaan, died at the Waveny Care Center on Jan. 28, 2016, surrounded by her family.

Born in Norwalk on May 23, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Grace Piccirillo Vigilante. Angela lived in Norwalk for most of her life, later moving to New Canaan. She attended St. Joseph School and was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. She was a retired bookkeeper for various local companies and a justice of the peace. A member of the Norwalk Evening Women’s Club, the Young Republicans, and the Sons of Italy, she was involved in many organizations. Angela’s greatest joy was time and celebrations spent with her family and close friends.

She is survived by her former husband Daniel James Lyons Sr. of Norwalk, along with their four children: daughter Veronica Lyons Ready and husband Scott of New Canaan, son Darren Lyons of New Canaan, son Jim, Sr. and wife Lori Jakob Lyons of Norwalk, son Dan Lyons, Jr. of Norwalk and his former wife Renee O’Driscoll of Westport.

She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: Erica Lyons DePalma and husband Mike, Jim Lyons, Jr. and wife Kelly Gatto Lyons, Elyse Lyons, Shane Ready, Patrick Lyons, Tori Ready, and Marlee Ready; great-grandchildren: Jameson and Brooklyn DePalma, and Kelsey Lyons.

In addition, she leaves behind her brother Frank Vigilante and wife Jane of Stamford, and sister Patricia Vigilante Pirrone and husband Terry of Norwalk and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jerome Church, 23 Half Mile Road, Norwalk on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at St. John Cemetery.

Angela’s family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 5-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Angela’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at Alz.org/CT. For directions or to leave an online condolence, please go to magnerfuneralhome.com

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William J. McCabe

William J. McCabe, a retired engineering and manufacturing executive, died January 30, 2016 at Danbury Hospital of complications brought about by pneumonia. A resident of New Canaan for 48 years, he was 90 years old.

The son of an aeronautical engineer, Valentine R. McCabe and Mary Driscoll McCabe, he was born in New York City on March 2, 1925. He was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Paterson, N.J. He entered Marquette University in 1942 and in 1944 received a Presidential Appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. Upon graduation, he served in a number of assignments prior to transferring to the Submarine Service where he served for four years. After the Korean War he joined General Electric Defense Operations where he was project manager – Polaris Fire Control Systems (First intercontinental ballistic missile launched from a nuclear submarine).

He later joined General Motors Corporation’s Aerospace Department where he was project manager of the B-52 Bombing and Navigation System. In 1964, he was made project manager of the Apollo Guidance and Navigation Systems (Man on the Moon Program).

Mr. McCabe spent 10 years as operations manager and plant manager for manufacturing companies in the tri-state area. His last 12 years prior to retirement in 1993 were with United States Surgical Corporation in Norwalk, Conn. as senior director, Materials and Purchasing. He was a eucharistic minister at St. Aloysius Church for 25 years and a member of the Utility Commission for the Town of New Canaan. Also, he was a member of the New Canaan Senior Men’s Club.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lucille Wordell McCabe, formerly of Milwaukee, Wis. and eight children, William R. McCabe, of Minneapolis, Minn., Joseph A. McCabe of New Canaan, Thomas F. (Joyce) McCabe of Darien, Conn., John P. (Susan) McCabe of Boston, Mass., Mary G. McCabe of Lutz, Fla., Patrick M. (Kathleen) McCabe of Unionville, Conn, James A. McCabe of Palm Springs, Calif., and Daniel E. (Lory) McCabe of Wilton, Conn. In addition, he is survived by a brother, Robert F. McCabe of Wyomissing, Pa. He was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret T. Schwartz of Greensboro, N.C. and Mary McCabe Reinert of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. McCabe has 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Aloysius Church at 1 p.m. on Cherry Street in New Canaan on Saturday, Feb. 6, with burial service to follow at Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan.

Friends may call at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, New Canaan, on Friday, Feb. 5 from 4-8 p.m. www.hoytfuneralhome.com

Contributions in Mr. McCabe’s memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

— The Family

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Douglas G. Noiles

Douglas G. Noiles, 91, passed away peacefully in his New Canaan home on Jan. 25.

In a talk he gave some years ago, Mr. Noiles introduced himself like this: “The day I was born, I knew I wanted to be an engineer. The second day I was born, I knew I wanted to have my own business.”

An accomplished engineer and entrepreneur, Mr. Noiles held dozens of patents in the orthopaedics arena – most notably what became the DePuy artificial knee.

A love of aviation served as both a way to restore his energy and clear thinking and a metaphor for continuing to aim for the horizon.

Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, Mr. Noiles and his family emigrated to the United States when he was just one year old. Always grateful for the opportunities here in America, Mr. Noiles became a proud Marine and served the U.S. in WWII’s Pacific theater. He met his wife, Edna, a nurse at the Bethesda, Md. Naval Hospital when he was sent home with an injury.

After selling Joint Medical Systems, the company he co-founded with Anthony Whittingham, Mr. Noiles turned his full attention to philanthropic endeavors around the education of young children, most specifically in math and sciences. He and his wife were supporters of scholarships through CEO Foundation, founders of the Elon Academy, the K-12 program at WPI, and the Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life.

Doug Noiles is survived by his wife of 70 years, Edna, their four children Daniel Noiles (wife Sheila), Alison Noiles (husband Laurence Gardner), Jonathan Noiles (wife Betsy) and Esther Noiles; 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Noiles will be laid to rest in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Mr. Noiles may be sent to:

The United Methodist Church of New Canaan, Special Programing Fund, 165 South Avenue, New Canaan CT 06840; or WPI, Attn: Gift Recording, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609.

Please note that the memorial gift should be directed to the “Edna T. and Douglas G. Noiles ’44 Endowment for K-12 Outreach”

For online condolences www.hoytfuneralhome.com

 — The Family

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Domenico Palladino

On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Domenico Palladino, age 77, a New Canaan resident for over 60 years, was called to heaven. At his side, were his loving and adored family.

Born in Picinisco, Italy on March 25, 1938, he was the son of the late Raffaele and Maria Assunta Palladino. He was married 57 years to his beautiful wife, Giulietta Bianco Palladino. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Maria Arduini and her husband Sebastian of Fairfield, Linda Baker and her husband Ken of Trumbull, Ralph Palladino and his wife Toni of New Canaan.

He is also survived by his three brothers, Lorenzo, Dario and Frank all of New Canaan, three sisters, Lena Pacitti and Maria Sinagoga both of Canada and Clara DeMario of France. He is also survived by ten beautiful grandchildren, Michael, Christina, Lauren, Ashley, Elisabeth, Julia, Megan, Dominick B., Domenic P.  and Nicole. Domenico was predeceased by a sister, Rosina Palladino.

Domenico was the founder of D. Palladino &  Son Septic Co., which he launched in 1968 and so tirelessly worked towards the American dream. He had a tremendous passion for his work and immensely enjoyed working with his customers.

More than anything, Domenico’s foremost passion and love in life was his amazing family. There was nothing more Domenico enjoyed than spending time with his family, playing Italian cards, making wine, playing the accordion, making people laugh, and dancing with his lovely wife.

Our family welcomes you in joining us to celebrate Domenico’s life. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday Feb. 8, at 10 a.m., at St Aloysius Church in New Canaan. We ask that friends proceed directly to church. Entombment will directly follow the mass at Lakeview Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hoyt Funeral Home in New Canaan on Sunday, Feb. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Our family would like to would like to extend our most profound gratitude to the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps, New Canaan Police Department, the entire staff and doctors at Norwalk Hospital emergency for their kindness, care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corp. 182 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840.

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

— The Family

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Timothy J. Murphy

Retired Norwalk Police Lt. Timothy J. Murphy, age 55, lost his gallant battle with cancer on Jan. 29, 2016 at his home in Florida.

He was the beloved husband of Kimberley Murphy. Tim was born in Bronxville, N.Y. on Sept. 13, 1960, the son of the late John and Alice Dolan Murphy. He was raised in New Canaan, attended Trinity Pawling Prep School, was a graduate of St. Leo College, and received his master’s degree from the University of New Haven.

In addition to his 33 years of service with Norwalk Police, Tim was an avid hockey player and a founding member of the Norwalk Police Hockey Team. He was very proud to be an adjunct professor at NCC and was an avid golfer. Tim was highly respected and much beloved by his family, his fellow officers and the Norwalk community.

In addition to his wife Kim, Tim is survived by his step-daughters Nicole and Danielle, his brothers John, David and Brian, his sisters Karen and Joanne, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his brothers in blue.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Febr. 6, 10 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church in New Canaan.

Tim’s family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave. in Norwalk on Friday, Feb. 5 from 3-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to National Hockey League Foundation — Hockey Fights Cancer and sent to: Ann Marie Lynch, Director Community Relations, National Hockey League, 1185 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036.

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— The Advertiser

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Jacqueline D. Fearey

Jacqueline Lydia Dwight Fearey (Jackie) of New Canaan, and a resident of Meadow Ridge Senior Living in Redding, Conn., died peacefully in her sleep at Danbury Hospital on Jan. 16, 2016. She was 96.

Born in New York City on May 12, 1919, Jackie was the daughter of Lydia Butler Dwight and Maitland Dwight of New York City and Bedford, N.Y. She attended Chateau Brillantmont elementary school in Lausanne, Switzerland and graduated from the Chapin School in 1937. She then traveled in Europe and North Africa and briefly studied piano in Boston. During WWII, she worked for the English Speaking Union in New York City.

Jackie married Gordon Fearey in 1947 in New York City. They moved to New Canaan, where they raised four children. She was an active parent at New Canaan Country School, logging countless hours of carpooling to the New Canaan Winter Club. Comedy productions at mother-daughter events particularly energized her. Jackie joined the New Canaan Garden Club in 1954, and was a member for 62 years, serving as president from 1980-1982 and as a Garden Club of America director from 1985-1987. For 18 years, in addition to her other Garden Club activities, she organized weekly volunteers to create flower arrangements for the dining tables at Waveny Care Center, an assisted living facility in New Canaan.

Jackie moved to Meadow Ridge after Gordon’s death in 2000. As one of the first residents, she helped to create raised flower beds at the Laurel building and at the Assisted Living Center and for many years was head of the Meadow Ridge Grounds Committee. In her late 80s, Jackie single-handedly planted a perennial river bed of Candelabra Primrose off the woods path behind the Woodland Pond Trail, which remains to this day.

Jackie was fond of decorated hats, and games such as bridge and backgammon. She will be remembered for her zealous – some might say overzealous – participation in charades with her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was also an active tennis player.

Jackie is survived by her four children Lydia Fearey Key, Gordon Fearey Jr., Catherine Lenox Fearey, and David M. Fearey, 10 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on May 22, 2016 at St. Mark’s Church in New Canaan.

Memorial gifts may be made to the New Canaan Garden Club () or Heifer International ().

— The Family

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Maxine G. Baker

Maxine G. Baker of Laurel Hollow, N.Y. and New Canaan for the past five years, passed away on Feb. 3 after nearly 87 years. She was born Feb. 28, 1929 in New York City where she also grew up.

She received her teaching degree from Hunter College. Maxine had many careers which all centered around her love of children. She was a first and third grade teacher in New York City, a naturalist at Caumsett State Park in Lloyd Harbor, and a children’s librarian at the Cold Spring Harbor Library.

In her leisure time she loved to read and tend to her garden. She was also a good tennis player with a mean forehand, a wonderful piano player, and a solid green circle skier. She was a loyal friend who always saw the good in everyone.

Most important to her, she enjoyed being with her husband of 63 years, Harold P., who predeceased her, and being the most dedicated and loving mother to her two daughters, and Nanny to her five beloved grandchildren.

She is survived by: Julie (Baker) Corroon and her husband, Jack, of West Hartford and their children Maxwell and Claire; and Laurie (Baker) Stine and her husband, Chip, of New Canaan, and their children Carolyn, Chip and Molly.

“Although we are heartbroken, and will miss her greatly, her amazing spirit, joy of life, appreciation for books, learning, music, nature, beauty and love of family and friends will fill our hearts with lifelong memories,” the family wrote.

Services and interment will be private: Hoyt Funeral Home in New Canaan is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Rd. Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, or Staying Put in New Canaan, PO Box 484, New Canaan, www.stayingputnc.org

— The Family

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Gladys H. P. Cross

Gladys Helen Parry Cross of Sebastian, Fla, formerly of New Canaan, passed from this earth on Feb. 7, 2016. She was 91.

Gladys was born in Flushing, N.Y. on Aug. 5, 1924.

Married to Robert Cross, they moved to New Canaan in 1960.

Gladys went to work for Lord & Taylor in Stamford, Conn. in the 1960’s soon rising to department manager.

She soon had her own store, The Dress Barn, in Stamford and after her retirement she owned The Mexican Connection fine clothing store in Moultonboro, N.H.

She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 66 years, Robert Earl Cross, and her three daughters, Susan Corbin of Barefoot Bay, Fla., Bethanne Cross of Fort White, Fla., and Amy Cross of Yuma Ariz.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of the United States.

— The Advertiser

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