Obituary: Joan Wetzler, 87
The Westport resident had a long career as a social worker, including with Family & Children’s Aid, Norwalk Hospital and in private practice.
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Category: Obituaries
Obituary: Joseph G. Crosby, Jr., 1940-2023
The longtime Westport resident, a Navy veteran, was a pilot for American Airlines and an avid sailor.
Read MoreObituary: Abraham Nad, 92
A U.S. Navy and National Guard veteran, the former Westport resident opened Directors’ Publications and was a longtime member and trustee of Temple Israel.
Read MoreObituary: Harold Gross, 96
He served as an Army paratrooper in World War II, and later sold medical and dental equipment and supplies to countries around the world.
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Obituary: Winthrop Sargent Headley, 1949-2023
Raised in Westport, he was a star athlete at Staples High School and later coached sports at the college and high school levels. He also had a career in business as a financial advisor for institutional investments.
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Obituary: Lois Ann Crawford, 90
She had been a teacher in several school districts across the nation; was active in the United Methodist Church of Westport and Weston, and enjoyed playing tennis, golf and bridge.
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Obituary: Cathy Cassel Talmadge, 71
After a pioneering career in the telecommunications industry, she devoted herself to the Westport community, serving on the Representative Town Meeting and groups such as Wakeman Town Farm, Earthplace and Friends of Sherwood Island State Park.
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Cathy Talmadge dies at 71; RTM member, respected volunteer
Talmadge “accomplished great things for Westport,” First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker said when the RTM recently paid her tribute. She was particularly known for supporting Wakeman Town Farm, Earthplace and Friends of Sherwood Island.
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Obituary: Howard Simon, 1932-2022
After working for his family’s manufacturing business, he became an early pioneer in financing for cellular communications and independent television stations, before representing Major League Baseball players as an agent.
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Obituary: Morton Silverberg, 92
More than 100 patents were recorded in his name during his engineering career, from “copier technology to the perfect paper clip.” He later was active in the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston.
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Obituary: Rosemary Englander, 101
She worked at a New York industrial design firm, was a model and, after moving to Westport, fell in love with the town and the arts community. “Always a Westporter.”
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Obituary: Virginia Pils, 1926-2022
After settling in Westport in 1974, the mother of four was active in Girl Scouting, PTAs, League of Women Voters and First Church of Christ Scientist, and later returned to teaching drama and English.
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Obituary: Phyllis Silverberg, 1935-2022
A former teacher who became a corporate research librarian at Gartner group, she “loved Westport and all she found there.”
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Obituary: John Ross Preston, 75
The former Westport resident, who raised his three children in town, worked for the Seagram Co. and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
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Obituary: Thomas David Granger, 81
The former Westport resident held international executive posts with Pfizer, and later worked with the Special Olympics.
Read MoreObituary: Salvatore A. Mastromatteo, 90
He lived most of his life in the Westport and Norwalk area, worked many years at Arnold Bakery and, most of all, enjoyed spending time with his family.
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Obituary: Mark A. Blake, 61
A supervisor at the Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service and member of the Weston Volunteer Fire Department and the Weston Emergency Medical Service, his family said “his greatest sense of accomplishment was doing what he loved to do — assisting others when they needed it the most.”
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EMS Crew Chief Mark Blake mourned
Blake, who died Tuesday, is being credited by Westport officials with years of “dedicated service” to the community.
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Obituary: John James Hanley, 31
He grew up playing Pop Warner football, became an avid N.Y. Giants fan, and worked as a heavy equipment operator with Burns Construction. His family remembers him as a “charismatic guy and would give anyone the shirt off his back.”
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Obituary: Hayden S. Cabral, 21
His family says, “Those who knew Hayden, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.”
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Golf, Mahjong, Canasta Tournaments
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse hosts golf, mahjong, and canasta tournaments at Birchwood Country Club in Westport on Monday, June 15. Fundraiser in support of Westport Country Playhouse.
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1776 at 250: Celebrating America’s History with Song & Story
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesJoin us for an engaging lecture hosted by Professor Gil Harel, exploring the iconic musical 1776 in the context of America’s 250th birthday in 2026. This talk will delve into how the musical, first performed in 1969, vividly portrays the struggles and compromises surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, capturing the revolutionary spirit […]
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Isle of Klezbos: Pride Concert – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesLauded by New York Magazine for "cutting edge klezmer," and the L.A. Blade as "rapturous and rollicking," the band specializes also in re-grooved standards, obscure vintage soundtrack gems, and genre-defying originals. Isle of Klezbos approaches Yiddish musical traditions with loving irreverence and profound respect. Now in their 27th year and counting, with a touring history […]
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A Taste of History
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesJoin Tastebudsct for a culinary journey to America's founding — a flavorful and fun way to celebrate America's 250th anniversary! We will revisit the culinary traditions of early Americans, when simplicity, resourcefulness, and a deep connection to nature were the hallmarks of cooking styles. The tasting menu includes Johnnycakes, Traditional Wampanoag Succotash Recipe and Old […]
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Get Happy
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse will present “Get Happy!,” a concert celebrating the legendary entertainer Judy Garland. The show was nominated for BroadwayWorld’s San Diego 2021 Regional Awards for Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance. Artist, creator, and producer Jenna Pastuszek will sing music from “The Wizard of Oz,” “Easter Parade,” “Judy Live at Carnegie Hall,” “Judy at The Palace,” […]
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Luke Tyler Shelton – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesBorn in the new millennium, Luke Tyler Shelton makes soul-soothing rock-and-roll with all the ineffable charm of a faraway time. With a profound gift for dreaming up heavenly melodies and fantastically loose grooves, the Los Angeles native found his sound as part of a close-knit scene of young musicians and artists—a DIY-minded community whose spirit […]
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Exploring the Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesJoin us for a fascinating lecture with folklorist and researcher Derek Piotr, founder of The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive. The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive was established by Derek Piotr in August 2022. The Archive contains over 1,500 audio recordings made from March 2020 onward, and preserves diverse representations of folklife; ballads, hymns, tales, poems, children’s […]
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Dirty Sock Funtime Band: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesGet ready! The Dirty Sock Funtime Band (DSFB) returns to the Levitt Pavilion's Epstein Stage to blast off the Children's Series Launch with an extra special show! Take part in this wild, musical comedy show where anything (and we mean anything) can happen and everyone is celebrated for who they are! Join the adventures of […]
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Chris Pierce – Juneteenth Concert – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States“One of America’s most talented, gifted, and affecting artists.” — American Songwriter Chris Pierce is a singular American voice whose songs carry equal parts soul, truth, and grace. Rooted in folk, blues, and Americana, his music speaks plainly and powerfully to the human condition, earning him a reputation as one of the most moving performers […]
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
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LUCIUS
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFormed by lead vocalists and songwriters Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, acclaimed indie band Lucius is best known for their sinuous harmonies and highly-original, pop-noir musical artistry. The group, which includes multi-instrumentalists Peter Lalish and Dan Molad, have released three albums, and toured the globe, cultivating a passionate following for their ingenious art-pop creations and […]
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Mutts Gone Nuts
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesCome see a half dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers, in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World Record holder, and an America’s Got Talent fan favorite, and a host of amazing dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and […]
Location
Westport, US
3:17 pm,
June 15, 2026
76°F
clear sky
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