Obituary: Bruce Charles Beatty, 1954-2023
He loved traveling and cooking with his wife, “lived for his family,” and was an avid skier, golfer and New York Mets fan.
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Category: Obituaries
Obituary: Charles R. Nagel, 73
He attended Staples High School, worked three decades as a carpenter/builder, and had a love of motorcycling that took him on treks around the state and cross-country.
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Obituary: Mary Ann M. Andronaco, 76
A lifelong Westport resident and mother of three daughters, she taught religious education at Assumption Parish and was a longtime breast cancer survivor who supported the annual Sherwood Island Breast Cancer Walk.
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Obituary: John Fenimore Patterson, 85
The Staples High School graduate worked on Wall Street, later established a construction business and “never missed an opportunity to hike, ski, snowshoe, fish, sail and swim” — nicknamed “Rafter Jack” for an Appalachian Trail trek.
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Obituary: Donald L. Snow, 91
The former longtime Westport resident, after working as a railroad electrician, managed real estate until his retirement.
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Obituary: Maria Teresa SáCouto, 81
While making a home for her family on four continents, she “was deeply dedicated to raising her children and tending to her grandchildren.”
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Obituary: Irene Louise Backalenick, 102
She was a reporter for local newspapers, an award-winning features writer for the New York Times, a theater critic, an early feminist and had many other interests prompted by her life-long “insatiable curiosity and intelligence.”
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Obituary: Jennifer Lee Smith, 50
She was a Girl Scout leader for many years, and enjoyed “antiques shows, reading, crafting and going to the beach.”
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Obituary: Johnna Danielle Craig, 81
The mother of three daughters, she was “passionate about Native American art and culture, nature, birds and her precious feline companions.”
Read MoreObituary: Robert Bernstein, 94
Redding Elementary School’s principal for 25 years, he was routinely “approached by former students, parents and teachers excitedly sharing memories and thanking him for the difference he made in their lives.” He also was a longtime member of the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston and Temple Israel.
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Obituary: Pamela Vuillemenot Waesche, 1947-2023
She held professional positions at the Guggenheim Museum, Time Life and the Library of Congress, but her love of family and “emotional contributions of love and kindness are much more indicative of the life she led.”
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Obituary: Jane Edith Malakoff, 1941-2023
After family, her “loves were art, travel, reading and photography, and she enjoyed all of these passions into her 80s.”
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Obituary: Andrew David Aster, 1984-2023
The 2002 Staples High School graduate competed in several sports, an enthusiasm that continued throughout his life, and after working internationally for Club Med, more recently held sales and management roles in retail and technology sectors in Texas.
Read MoreObituary: Brian Francis Gilmore, 1949-2023
A 1967 graduate of Staples High School, he worked for the Westport Post Office and later moved to Cape Cod, where he established a paper-shredding business.
Read MoreObituary: Carl Freeman Mathis, 1958-2023
Described as a “renaissance man,” he co-founded a company that sold advertising on behalf of clients such as PBS and NPR, was active at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Norwalk, and shared “gifts of friendship, music, sports, laughter, religion and love” with family and friends.
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Obituary: Dr. Jerome Flagg Brodlie, 85
The child psychologist made appearances on television and radio, trained medical professionals helping people recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Ivan, and was recruited to help people experiencing PTSD in the nation once known as Burma.
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Obituary: Paul Francis Hammond, 1941-2023
An executive at several businesses, he also was active in the community with Christ and Holy Trinity Church and the Saugatuck Island Owners Association. He loved history, travel, hiking, walking and golf, and “above all else, he loved his family.”
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Obituary: Edward (Doug) Hyde Jr., 85
The longtime Westport resident owned and managed several liquor stores, and was an avid fisherman and boater, amateur radio operator and cook, who “brought joy” to the lives of family and friends.
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Obituary: Angelo Rotella Sr., 1950-2023
He worked for the Town of Westport for 27 years, including the night shift at Longshore’s marina. A kind and loving family man, he “wasn’t afraid to try new things, get dirty or work hard.”
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Obituary: Richard Rauh, 98, noted artist, teacher
His skills as an artist and teacher flowered in retirement, with his award-winning work featuring botanical subjects showcased in local exhibits and permanent collections in the U.S. and abroad.
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EGGY – 2026 Tour
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesEggy is redefining the modern jam band experience with a blend of rich songwriting, exploratory improvisation, and magnetic live energy. The Connecticut-based quartet—Jake Brownstein (guitar, vocals), Dani Battat (keys, vocals), Mike Goodman (bass, vocals), and Alex Bailey (drums, vocals)—has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songs and live performances that turn every set into an […]
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Intuitive Painting: Awakening Your Creative Flow with Melissa Benedek
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThis immersive experience invites you to connect deeply with your emotions while discovering your own artistic rhythm. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected to your creative flow with abstract paintings that are uniquely yours. $125.00 per adult Materials included
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The Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm
Weston Public Library 56 Norfield Rd., Weston, CT, United StatesThe Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm Cool off with Sunday Soundscapes! On July 12 at 4 pm the Davis Guitar Duo brings us soothing music from around the world, performed in their beautiful arrangements. Mark is a Grammy-nominated artist, and together with his talented wife, Beverly. he has performed in […]
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R-Rated: Reproductive Rights & Resistance on Stage
Lucille Lortel White Barn at the Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT, United StatesPlease join Reproductive Equity Now for R-Rated: Reproductive Rights and Resistance on Stage! Provocative and entertaining, this evening of theater and conversation sheds light on current attacks on reproductive health and how activists in Connecticut are pushing back. All proceeds from the event will go to support Reproductive Equity Now’s efforts to expand and protect […]
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Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFree show: Sunday, July 12 | 7pm show, 6pm doors SPONSOR: LEIFER PROPERTIES Reserve free tickets in advance via Levittpavilion.com Free tickets also distributed at Box office; free tickets available on a first come basis, based on space and availability. Box Office opens on-site 2-hours before show time. The best of classical Flamenco brought to […]
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CT Blood Center Drives
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesThe Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives! Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives and come to the mobile donor van in the parking lot of Fairfield Woods Branch Library . Appointments are preferred and will be scheduled between 10:00am and 3:30pm; walk-ins will be […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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Connecticut Ballet – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesBallet under the Stars returns! Connecticut's renowned professional company performs a new program. Connecticut Ballet was founded in 1981 by choreographers Brett Raphael and Luk de Layress. Its official debut took place (under the company’s former title, Ballet Today) at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The company became a resident performing company at Stamford Center for […]
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Elena Moon Park: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesELENA MOON PARK CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY LIFE ON NOTHING IS ORDINARY - A GLOBALLY INSPIRED ALL AGES ALBUM OUT MAY 29, 2026 Musician and cultural producer Elena Moon Park returns with Nothing Is Ordinary, a luminous new collection of songs that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the wonder woven into everyday […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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The CORA Foundation Community Conversation with Ellen Harvey + Dan Woog
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJoin us for an evening inspired by Looking for History, MoCACT’s summer exhibition featuring Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist. This special program brings the exhibition’s themes of memory, loss, and place into a local context, inviting audiences to reflect on the spaces that have shaped—and disappeared from—our shared landscape. Moderated by journalist and 06880 founder […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the […]
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1:36 pm,
July 11, 2026
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