Obituary: Kevin Mashia, 54
He began his career at Westport Tile and Design, “where he put his creativity and eye for design to work and found his passion.”
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Obituary: Frances Hyman, 90
Previously a longtime Westport resident, she volunteered for causes like Save the Children Foundation, and said one of her proudest moments was participating in the 1987 “Freedom Sunday for Soviet Jews” rally in Washington, D.C.
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Obituary: Paula Leonard, 88
The longtime Westport resident worked in the real estate field many years, saying she sold Westport and the house just came with it, and also volunteered for community causes that included helping establish the new Westport Center for Senior Activities.
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Obituary: Donna Naber, 89
She was an avid gardener and member of the Greens Farms Garden Club, who also enjoyed her cats, reading and gourmet cooking.
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Obituary: Janice Amberg Dean, 88
The mother of eight enrolled in college at age 46, earned a business degree and then worked in the real estate field many years. She also enjoyed travel, achieved the rank of Bronze Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League and took up chess when she was 85.
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Obituary: Sophia Rose Makowski
A former longtime Westport resident, she called herself “the last of the Mohicans” from Roseville Road.
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Obituary: Nancy D. Westcott, 86
While raising six children in Westport, she and her husband formed Westcott Associates industrial design firm. She also was active at Assumption Church and volunteered for local charities, and later established Nan’s Notecards, featuring pressed floral designs.
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Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Gill, 1927-2023
A pilot in the U.S. Navy and later a captain for American Airlines, he also served two decades with the Naval Reserves and was a scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 36.
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Obituary: Giovanna ‘Jennie’ Caiati, 94
As a teenager, she helped her family open the landmark restaurant, The Arrow, in Saugatuck, and later opened the Blossoms Plus florist and event planning business, but she “valued family above all.”
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Obituary: Stephen Michael Lamando, 59
The former Westport resident was an entrepreneur in the financial, real estate and boating industries, and enjoyed vintage boats, history and being near and on the water.
Read MoreObituary: Audrey Magida, 93
The longtime Westport resident had a long career as a real estate broker, and was an honorary life member and official of Temple Israel.
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Obituary: Barbara Reed, 88
Formerly a longtime Westport resident, she worked at Staples High School’s Guidance Department and loved Sunday breakfasts at Compo Beach.
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Obituary: Christopher Edward Gordon Saxe, 67
The lifelong Westport resident was a Greens Farms Academy graduate, had an early career in the arts and later became an agent and executive in the real estate field, helping to found the Higgins Group in Westport.
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Obituary: Edward James Eason, 76
The Westport native was an Army artillery officer before becoming a businessman and involved in the community in Keene, New Hampshire.
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Food retailing impresario Stew Leonard Sr. dies at 93
The Westport resident founded what came to be known as the the “World’s Largest Dairy Store” more than a half-century ago, a business that is now a seven-store, food-retailing powerhouse in the Tri-State area.
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Obituary: Marie C. Jennings-Kamberg, 98
The former Westport resident previously ran a children’s clothing store in Ridgefield, and later lived for many years in Florida, where she enjoyed tennis and golf.
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Obituary: Michael A. Conway, 80
Formerly a longtime Westport resident, he had been a senior executive with KPMG accounting firm, received an honorary doctorate degree from North Carolina A&T State University and was active in Westport area nonprofits.
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Obituary: Linda DeMarco, 82
She is remembered by family as “the sweetness of life.”
Read MoreObituary: Marianna E. Oliver, 98
She had a long career as a translator, writer and editor with the United Nations, and also performed in many Westport Weston Community Theater productions.
Read MoreObituary: Glenn Gerry, 93
He was an engineer for Burndy Corp. and Pitney-Bowes, sang with Greens Farms Church choir and other groups, and “should be remembered for his early strikes at social injustice … Glenn always insisted on inclusion of everyone. Always.”
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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 of those changes on wildlife populations. Master Wildlife Conservationist, Ginny Apple, from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, will include a brief natural […]
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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 Casal to compose the intermission music for the Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” concerts. As those shows celebrated the band’s 50th anniversary, Circles Around The Sun’s […]
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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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Masterclass: Acting the Song
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse’s Masterclass Series will present “Acting the Song,” geared toward high schoolers, on Sunday, June 28, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Playhouse’s Smilow Lounge, mezzanine level. “Acting the Song” is a hands-on masterclass focused on bringing songs to life through acting. Led by Broadway actor and teaching artist Shereen Ahmed, this […]
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThe Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra since 1988 and spends over a third of the year on tour across the world. Featured in all aspects of Jazz atLincoln Center’s programming, this remarkably versatile orchestra […]
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Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Arts
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesLisa's unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. They typically begin with a short guided meditation to relax the participants as they lie down on yoga mats with blankets, bolsters and eye pillows. As the soothing sounds wash over the participants—hence the term "sound bath"— Lisa allows the […]
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Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Center
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesPlease bring a yoga mat and pillow Lisa's unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. They typically begin with a short guided meditation to relax the participants as they lie down on yoga mats with blankets, bolsters and eye pillows. As the soothing sounds wash over the participants—hence […]
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Comedy Night #1 : Pride Edition! – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFree tickets may be reserved in advance via Reserve button below to guarantee entry - or - check in at Box Office night of show. Available free entry on a first-come basis, space permitting! Box Office opens on site 2-hours before show time on show days. John Tobin Presents! delivers a slate of their funniest […]
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Location
Westport, US
1:24 pm,
June 26, 2026
75°F
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