Darien Obituaries 2022
Walter Lindecke obit

Walter Lindecke, 94, Attended Talmadge Hill Community Church

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Walter Otto Lindecke, 94, of Wilton died peacefully on March 8. Born in Cobbel, Germany in 1927 to Otto and Anna Lindecke, Walter moved with his family to Cobleskill, New York when he was eight years old. There, he met his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Dox, with whom he built his life in Warwick, New York, followed by Belleair, Florida and finally Wilton. He graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and had a long and distinguished career in business, retiring from the Warwick Savings Bank. Upon moving to Wilton at the age of 90, Walter made many friends at the Wilton Senior Center, enjoying hours of games and friendship with so many of Wilton’s senior community.

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Bernard Topper Jr, 79, Corporate Lawyer, Loved Sports, Avid Mets and Rangers Fan

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Bernard Carroll Topper Jr., a resident of Darien for 50 years, passed away on April 7, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on Oct. 26, 1942, in York, Pennsylvania, to the late Bernard and Dorothy Topper. A kind and generous man, Bernie was deeply devoted to his family. He especially cherished the gatherings when the entire family was together in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, where sticky bun mornings and body surfing with his children and grandchildren were a family tradition.

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David Cobb obit

David Cobb, 58, Dog Lover, Football Fan, Cigar Aficionado, Loved Golfing, Travel, Cars, Collecting Watches

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Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, godfather and dear friend David A. Cobb, 58, of Darien passed away on Thursday, March 31. David was born on Dec. 2, 1963 to Ralph and Nancy Cobb in Oradell, New Jersey. He graduated from Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey in 1982. He went on to study business and economics at Lehigh University, where he was a lifelong active member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity.

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Robert Darby Sr. obit

Robert Darby Sr., 74, DHS Class of ’66, Marine Corps Veteran, 45-Year Employee of Southern New England Telephone

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Robert Henry Darby Sr., a resident of Shelton, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by his wife and children. He was 74. Born on June 16, 1947 in Stamford, he was the son of the late William Steven and Ann Marie (Market) Darby. Graduate of Darien High School, Class of ’66 and went on to Chamberlayne Junior College in Boston, Class of ’68. Bob was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps.

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Barbara Smith obit

Barbara Smith, 78, Devoted to Family, Enjoyed Cooking

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Barbara Ann (Chudy) Smith, age 78 of Darien, beloved wife to Jerome “Jerry” Smith for 57 years, entered into eternal life on March 25, 2022. Barbara was born and raised in Stamford and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Novak) Chudy. Barbara graduated from Stamford High School, Class of 1961. Barbara was known for her strength, kindness, warm spirit, sense of humor, and dedication to family. She was a devoted wife and mother, but loved being a grandmother above all else.

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Jayne Sutton obit

Jayne Sutton, 98, Active Volunteer, St John Church Parishioner, Loved Cooking, Adored New York City

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Jayne Sutton, a Darien resident for 55 years, died peacefully at home on March 14, 2022. She was 98 years old. Jayne is survived by her daughter Leslie L. Sutton of Darien. She was predeceased by her son Scott T. Sutton in 2002 and her husband Thomas Sutton, former chairman of Dover Corporation, in 2004. Jayne was born in Cincinnati in 1923 and was the daughter of Charles and Antoinette Harrington.

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Pamela M. Heberton, DHS Class of ’76, Federal Prosecutor, Active in St. Luke’s, Ran a Pottery Painting Store

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Pam Heberton passed away quietly at home in the loving arms of her husband, daughter, and son on Sunday evening, March 6, 2022. This ended her long battle with lung cancer, which she fought with her typical inner strength and determination. Born in New York City in 1958, Pam was the loving only child of Harold and Alice Martin. Pam grew up in the shadow of the George Washington Bridge on Cabrini Boulevard until she moved to Darien in the early 1970s. Her mother’s family were longtime residents of Norwalk and Pam often recounted visiting her grandmother’s small farm there and gathering eggs for the family.

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Curtis Watkins obit

Curtis Watkins, 72, DHS Class of ’67, Executive Coach, Recycling Volunteer, Enjoyed Hiking, Gardening

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Curtis B. Watkins of Carmel, New York passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 31, 2022. He was 72. The son of Alma F. Watkins, Jr. and Virginia L. Thayer, Curtis was born in Stamford on April 21, 1949 and grew up in Darien. A graduate of Darien High School class of ’67, Curtis went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1970 from Emory University.

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Madeline Roman obit

Madeline Roman, 96, Enjoyed Family Gatherings, Vacationing in Puerto Rico

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It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news that Madeline Roman, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 25, in her home in Darien. She spent her final days surrounded by her loving husband, daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, and extended family, whom she loved more than anything in the world. Mickey lived a good life. While looking back on her life, Mickey recently said, “We were lucky.