Darien Obituaries 2024
Joan Dyson-Hogan, 89, Whose Ancestors in Greenwich Stretch Back to Its Founding
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Joan Agnes Close Dyson-Hogan, beloved descendant of one of Greenwich’s founding families, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Born on May 24, 1935, Joan traced her heritage to Thomas Close, one of the original patentees named in the 1642 Greenwich town patent granted by the General Assembly. Raised in Newtown, CT, Joan graduated from the Hawley School and later attended the University of Connecticut, where she met her first husband, Charles Edward Dyson. Together, they had three children: Hilary (deceased), Lesley, and Brendan. Joan’s life was marked by her commitment to education, community, and a deep love for nature.
