Darien Obituaries 2023
Marcia Foulds obituary

Marcia Foulds, 77, DHS Graduate, Worked for Nonprofits, Churches, Loved Reading, Cooking, Music

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Marcia A. Foulds on Nov. 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 7, 1946, in Stamford, Marcia was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. Marcia graduated from Darien High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in early childhood development from the University of Connecticut. She dedicated the early years of her career as a social worker in New Haven before choosing to become a full-time mother during her children’s formative years.

Darien Obituaries 2023
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Penelope Glassmeyer, 82, Developer of Distinctive Darien Buildings, Key Partner in Corbin District

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Penelope (Penny) Merritt Glassmeyer, builder, visionary, tenacious champion of good ideas and good people in ways big and small, died peacefully at home, in Darien, Thursday, Aug. 24, surrounded by her husband, Ed, her five children, extended family and friends. She was 82. Penny was a longtime Darien resident and community leader for her redevelopment of downtown Darien, including, notably, Grove Street Plaza, and for her humble philanthropy. Driven by a sharp intelligence, a no-nonsense efficiency and a fierce commitment to excellence in every detail, she combined an ability to spot talent and possibilities then assemble and lead a team of best-in-class craftspeople and workers to transform blights in our town to things of beauty, with passion, grit, humor and heart.

Darien Obituaries 2023
Joan Satterley obit

Joan Satterley, 93, Sang in St Thomas More Church Choir, Enjoyed Traveling, Tennis, Bridge, Swimming

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Joan Kirwin Satterley passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, surrounded by family at Good Shepherd Hospice in Rockville Centre, New York, the town where she was born and raised. She was 93. Affectionately known as Didi, Joan was born on March 4, 1930, to James Joseph Kirwin, Jr. and Agnes Byrns Kirwin. After graduating from Hewitt Elementary School and South Side High School, she attended Adelphi University, where she was a member of the Tri Delta National Sorority.