Obituary: Robert E. McGrath, 93
He established an executive search firm, Robert E. McGrath and Associates, and was a member of the Westport YMCA and the Y’s Men.
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Bill Vornkahl, who championed local veterans for decades, dies at 93
Active in numerous community organizations, the Korean War veteran was noted in particular for organizing the town’s annual Memorial Day parade and Veterans Day ceremonies.
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Obituary: Patricia Ann Palmer, 79
She worked more than four decades as a registered x-ray technician and manager at Norwalk Hospital, enjoyed Westport’s beaches, and “her two favorite activities were dancing and travel.”
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Obituary: Claire Marie Sansone, 85
She worked for more than a decade as a state social worker who “lovingly placed foster children in safe homes and arranged adoptions for caring families,” and loved to spend time with her own family most of all.
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Obituary: Barbara G. Kidney, 95
An administrative assistant in Westport public schools, she also was active in the Y’s Women, the Westport Center for Senior Activities and Saugatuck Congregational Church, and lived “a life full of family, friends, love, laughter and purpose.”
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Obituary: Theresa Zapata, 1941-2024
A Westport resident for 25 years, she enjoyed cooking for family, who were at the core of her world, and also had an unwavering love for animals.
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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.
Read MoreObituary: 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.
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The Making of ‘The Culper Ring’ with Kirk Manley
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesTo celebrate the special display of The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington at the Fairfield Public Library, join artist Kirk Manley to discover his process of creating artwork for the exhibit and the accompanying original graphic novel. Follow his journey from researching the American Revolution to creating pages from concept roughs to inking […]
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G. LOVE, DONAVON FRANKENREITER, MOON TAXI – ROLLING TOGETHER REVUE TOUR
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesG. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter, and Moon Taxi are hitting the road for a special run of shows at some of our favorite outdoor venues across the U.S. Each night includes a full set from Moon Taxi, followed by a one-of-a-kind song-trading set from Donavon & G. Love — backed by Moon Taxi — where we’re […]
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Your Health on a Heating Planet
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesPlease join us for this important talk presented by Internal Medicine physician Dr. Kirsten Ek, MD, FACP. Dr. Ek will provide a physician’s perspective on the urgent issue of our heating planet, discussing the serious implications of failing to protect our atmosphere and how it will ultimately impact our health. Presented in partnership with Sustainable […]
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Son Little With Tonina – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesSon Little’s live show brings his music into a different kind of clarity- raw, expressive, and always evolving. Whether solo or with a full band, he moves fluidly between deep grooves, stripped-down intimacy, and moments that feel completely improvised yet emotionally precise. It’s a performance style shaped by instinct and connection, grounded in the richness […]
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Looking for History: Colossi + The Disappointed Tourist Opening Reception
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesMoCACT presents Looking for History, featuring three artists, Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the exhibition from June 25 to November 15, 2026. In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026, the Museum invites visitors into distinct yet […]
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Miss Tutti and The Fruity Band: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesMiss Tutti and The Fruity Band is a musical project celebrating themes of confidence, inclusivity, and LGBTQ+ representation for kids and families of all-ages. Their upbeat retro-pop tunes are co-produced by music educator Gracie Nash and 2-time GRAMMY/TONY Award winner Charlie Rosen. Think Mr. Rogers meets The Monkees! Get ready to sing and dance along […]
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Westport’s Annual Sidewalk Sale
Main Street, Downtown Westport Main Street, Westport, CT, United StatesDate: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2026 Time: During regular business hours Where: Westport-wide | Event Hub: Downtown Westport (Main Street, Church Lane, Elm Street, and Post Road) The Westport Downtown Association's annual Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Westport on Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, 2026. One of the most anticipated shopping events […]
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Chaparelle – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesIn a harmonious union, singer-songwriters Zella Day and Jesse Woods come together to reveal their highly anticipated collaboration, “Chaparelle”. Esteemed for their exceptional vocal prowess and celebrated contributions to their distinct genres, Zella and Jesse craft a musical tapestry that harkens back to legendary duets of icons like George and Tammy or Gram and Emmylou. […]
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Westport’s Annual Sidewalk Sale
Main Street, Downtown Westport Main Street, Westport, CT, United StatesDate: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2026 Time: During regular business hours Where: Westport-wide | Event Hub: Downtown Westport (Main Street, Church Lane, Elm Street, and Post Road) The Westport Downtown Association's annual Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Westport on Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, 2026. One of the most anticipated shopping events […]
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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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Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscapes
Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Fairfield 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, United StatesAs the landscape has changed in Connecticut so have the wildlife populations that depend on the land for habitat. This presentation describes the history of Connecticut’s landscapes and the impact […]
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Circles Around The Sun – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesLos Angeles-based instrumental supergroup Circles Around The Sun is a contemporary instrumental rock band, initially formed in 2015, when Justin Kreutzmann, son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill, invited founder Neal […]
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Westport, US
10:21 pm,
June 21, 2026
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