Darien Obituary November 2018

Margaret Blonder, 51, Former Darien Resident Whose Career Spanned Law, Journalism and Education

William Lester, 84, Earned PhD in Physics, Enjoyed Amateur Radio, Classical Music, Photography

Alfred Bisset, Longtime Darien Resident, Founded Currency Management Firm, Loved Sailing, Jazz

Jane VanBeek, 72, Teacher, Tutor, Volunteer, Traveler, Loved Beaches

Dr. James Joy III, 54, from a Skiing Accident; Anesthesiologist, Darien High School Class of ’82

Marcia Marchesi, 81, Managed Darien Printing Center, Longtime Town Resident

Robert Bailey, 84, Insurance Executive, Avid Sailor Who Won Stamford/Denmark Race in 1975

Ruth Halford, Loved Traveling, Playing Piano, Longtime Darien Resident

Jane Bassett, 81, Horse Lover, Arts & Crafts Enthusiast, Avid Camper, Traveler

Jack Smith, 80, Skilled Sailor, Avid Racquetball Player, Volunteer, Longtime Darien Resident

Geraldine Woods, 92, Avid Traveler, Member at Various Times of Wee Burn, Country Club of Darien, Tokeneke Club

Ralph Hoffman, 86, Father of Rev Francis Hoffman, Pastor of St John Church

Melinda Young, 73, Avid Tennis Player, Bird Watcher, Darien Resident

William Kirk, 77, Longtime Youth Hockey Coach, Avid Traveler, Boater, Golfer

Patricia Hufferd, 89, Active Volunteer, Avid Reader and Bridge Player

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It is with extreme sadness that the family of Margaret Anne Blonder, recently of Tarrytown, New York, announces her passing on Nov. 8, 2018. She was 51. Margaret (“Peggy”) grew up in Darien, Lake Forest, Illinois and Albany, New York. She attended Parsons School of Design, Hunter College and the University of New Orleans. She earned a B.A. and law degree from University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where she was selected to serve as editorial staff of the Natural Resources Law Journal in 2007.

William Wright Lester passed away unexpectedly at age 84 in Darien on Saturday, Nov. 10. Bill, as he was known, was born May 14, 1934 in Lansing, Michigan to Harry and Ireta (Wright) Lester. He was raised in Carleton, Michigan. After graduating from Airport High School, Bill went on to Michigan State University, where he earned bachelors, masters, and PhD degrees in physics.

Alfred George Bisset, a longtime Darien resident, passed away peacefully on Nov. 3. Fred was predeceased by his wife, Asa, who passed only months ago in May. He is survived by his five children and 12 grandchildren. Born in 1941, Fred was the second son to Hilda and Alfred Bisset.

Jane VanBeek, formerly of Cold Spring, New York, passed peacefully from Glioblastoma Multiforme at her home in Darien on Saturday, Nov. 10, surrounded by her adoring family. She was just 72 years old. She lived for her children, and she was extremely close to her small family. She exuded unconditional love that surpassed the imaginable.

Dr. James V. Joy III, best known as Jim, died Thursday, Nov. 1, in Ushuaia, Argentina, in a skiing accident while on his journey to Antarctica to ski all seven continents. Jim was 54 years old and leaves behind his beautiful wife Lori, and daughters Katie and Audrey. Jim was born on May 12, 1964, to James V. Joy, Jr and Clare Joy. Jim was born to the delight of his parents, after having three daughters, and to carry on the family name.

Marcia LaVoy Marchesi, a resident of Darien and Rowayton for 49 years, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Nov. 3 at her home in Darien, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old. Marcia was born on Sept. 4, 1937 in Providence, Rhode Island.

Robert Wayne Bailey, a resident of Darien for 38 years, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 at Norwalk Hospital. Born on Jan. 4, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Milford Kirby and Linda (Quinn) Bailey. Bob grew up in Panama and graduated from Cristobal High School in the Panama Canal Zone.

Ruth Halford of Darien passed away peacefully Oct. 22 at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation in Canaan. She was born in Delson, Quebec, daughter of the late Reverend Winter and Edith LeCras. She was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, C. Norman Halford, and is survived by two children, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her two sisters, Marion (Lea) Read and Hazel (Gordon) Baines.

Jane K. Bassett, 81, of Ithaca passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 21, surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 24, 1937 to Frank and Jane Kermes. She attended school in Darien, Mount Holyoke College, and the University of Rochester in New York, where she received her master’s degree in geology.

Jack William Smith, a resident of Darien, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27 in Darien. He was 80. Born on May 26, 1938 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert and Florence (Ab) Smith. Jack grew up in Pottstown, Pennsylvania and attended the Hill School.

Geraldine Harrington Woods, a much loved long-time resident of Darien, passed away peacefully on Oct. 22 at the age of 92. Gerry was predeceased by her husband, Robert Evans Woods, who passed away May 30, 2017. Gerry was renowned for her beauty, intelligence, open-mindedness, wit and style. As the perpetual belle of the ball, she entertained with great charm.

Ralph Eugene Hoffmann, age 86, of The Villages, Florida passed away on Saturday, Oct 6. He was born in New York City on April 24, 1932 and grew up in Mineola, New York, where he graduated from Mineola High School in 1950. Ralph served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict, where he participated at the landing in Inchon and later fought in the battle of the Chosin Reservoir. During this time he was awarded the Purple Heart. He also served 25 years in the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves, where he retired as a master gunnery sergeant.

Melinda Lee Young, age 73, of Sarasota, Florida, and a long-time resident of Darien, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17. Melinda was born Nov. 22, 1944, in Bayside, Queens, New York to Dr. Marcus Lee and Genevieve Lee. She was a graduate of Bayside High School and Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts.

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William Anderson Kirk died Oct. 3 at the age of 77. He passed in peace spending his last days surrounded by visiting family. To friends, he was known as Bill or Willy. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, coach, and friend.

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Patricia McKay Hufferd (“Pat”) passed away on Thursday, Sept. 27 at home. Born in San Diego on Aug. 3, 1929, she was the daughter of Mildred (Young) Gnau and John McKay. She grew up in San Diego and Cleveland.