Remembered as “a tenacious and wise force of nature,” she was a philanthropist for many causes, a proud Democrat, established a music production company, loved gardening and cooking, and “was devoted to her family and loved them all dearly.”
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The lifelong Westport resident was a World War II veteran, worked at his family’s real estate agency, and was a Westport “townie” who enjoyed supporting Staples athletics and playing golf at Longshore.
Read MoreThe former Westport resident had a sales career in the paper industry, was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Y’s Men of Westport, and is remembered as “a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.”
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She loved animals, was “fiercely protective of those dearest to her,” and is remembered by family and friends as “truly a unique light.”
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A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, he was employed by New York Telephone; later worked as a stockbroker and real estate agent, and “loved living in Westport … above all, he loved his friends and family.”
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He taught at Staples High School for 35 years; coached Wreckers soccer and baseball teams; was active in religious and community organizations, and “was most proud of and grateful to God for his wife, family and friends.”
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The Staples High School graduate worked in the computer industry and is remembered for “his charismatic personality, his humor and his storytelling.”
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She worked at A.C. Nielsen and Dun & Bradstreet in computer programming; was active in the community with the Westport Woman’s Club and League of Women Voters; was known for sewing skills, and enjoyed traveling with her husband.
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After working for Procter & Gamble and Gillette, he founded a new products firm that worked with Fortune 500 companies; later taught marketing and sales at colleges, and was an avid sailor and skier.
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She had worked in the finance field, was the Westport Historical Society’s head of education, enjoyed long-distance bicycling, hiking and sailing, and is remembered as “a tremendous spirit, wonderful friend, fun partner and great mom.”
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After expanding his family’s vending machine business, he established Seligson Properties, a real-estate development firm that advanced projects that transformed Norwalk. Active in community groups, he also received civic and business honors, and was an avid golfer.
Read MoreThe longtime Westport resident worked in the local real estate field and was an avid scuba diver, tennis player and skier.
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She worked as a hairdresser more than 50 years, was a devoted member of Assumption Church and a talented chef who specialized in cuisine from her Italian hometown.
Read MoreThe lifetime Westport resident with her late husband co-owned Westport Electric, was a longtime member of Assumption Church, and is remembered “for her sense of humor and zest for life.”
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The lifelong Westporter was a talented athlete at Staples High School, served with the Marines’ presidential honor guard, was a Westport PAL coach and worked in the publishing field for several magazines.
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The former Westporter had worked as a stockbroker, loved to travel and with her husband helped found “a longstanding social club in Westport known as the Turkeys.”
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The lifelong Westporter was a fourth-generation leader of Gault family companies; active in the community with the YMCA and Rotary; world traveler, and remembered as “a hardworking, kind-hearted man who lived a life true to himself and had family at his core.”
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He grew up in Westport, became an architect whose projects included area residential, commercial and institutional buildings, specializing in historic restoration for which he received awards in Westport and elsewhere.
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He had a career in private equity and business consulting; cherished his roots in Kansas City and a cappella singing at Yale, and was a Westport soccer commissioner, but particularly valued time spent with family.
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The Staples High School graduate held executive positions in the printing and HVAC industries, and is remembered for “living large” in everything he did, “never hesitating to speak his mind, sing loudly or laugh heartily. He truly brought joy and authenticity to every moment.”
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The 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 […]
July 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 […]
Ballet 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 […]
ELENA 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 […]
July 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 […]
Join 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 […]
July 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 […]
Amani Burnham - Debut Album Tour : FREE TICKET SHOW THURSDAY, JULY 16 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Box office opens on-site 2-hours before show time; free tickets available […]
Something organic has been blooming from Asbury Park, New Jersey, and is now making its way around the world. Dogs In A Pile, a band of five twenty somethings with […]
July 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 […]
Your 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 […]
Westport Country Playhouse’s junior version of its popular Script in Hand playreading series will present the swashbuckling, magical adventure of “Peter Pan,” written by J. M. Barrie and adapted by […]
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