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Mary I. Greely (nee Ives), 88, beloved wife of the late Rev. John “Jack” Greely, passed away on Feb. 5 in Darien. Born in Cincinnati on June 20, 1928, she was the daughter of Robert Franklin and Ruth (Enger) Ives. Mary and John married just after John was ordained an Episcopal minister. They moved to Toledo, Ohio to start their lives together.
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.”- Maya Angelou
Paula Burns Palmieri, of Old Saybrook and the mother of Darien Police Detective (and former school resource officer at Darien High School) James Palmieri, passed away on Feb. 7 at her home surrounded by her beloved children and husband. Paula lived a life of love and support for those around her, forever present and available to serve others.
Andrew Heath McWilliams, 36, of Darien died suddenly and way too soon on Feb. 4. He leaves behind the love of his life and wife of eight years, Kelley, and his three children — Tanner, 6, Mackenzie, 4, and Paige, 18 months. Andrew was born April 15, 1980 in Essex Fells, NJ to Alexander (Sandy) McWilliams and Jane Sala McWilliams. He graduated from West Essex High School in 1998 where he excelled as a student-athlete and went on to earn a B.A. in history from Colgate University and play varsity football. Andrew began his career in the financial services industry with Chapdelaine, moved to Creditex, and was a bond broker for Tullett Prebon in New York at the time of his death. ___________
— an obituary from the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home
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He centered a vast network of extended family and a formidable group of friends.
Timothy Auer, 67, died unexpectedly at Danbury Hospital with his family by his side on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Tim was born April 20, 1949, in Stamford to George and Elizabeth Auer. He lived in Darien, Bethel and Danbury, worked at Sperry Rail and retired from Pitney Bowes in 2004. Survivors include his wife of over 40 years, Star (Macomber) Auer; his two children, Kristi Upton and her husband, Shawn of Sutton, N.H., and Chad Auer and his fiancé Jordin Olson of Danbury; and his three grandchildren, Xander Upton, Elizabeth Upton, and Autumn Olson, and many loving friends and cousins.
Nancy Shea, 76, beloved wife of George Shea, was called to her eternal resting place on Jan. 27. She entered this world on Sept. 26, 1940 in Buffalo, NY, born to Eugene and Wanda Anne Miller. Nancy was predeceased by her parents.