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Joan Turner Brode, 88

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Turner Brode, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who passed away at the age of 88 on February 25, 2025. Joan was born on September 1, 1936, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Elizabeth and John Turner. She was a force to be reckoned with from an early age and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Nursing. Settling in Philadelphia and working as a Pediatric Nurse, it was there that she met and married the one and only love of her life, Edward Brode and together they raised a wonderful family in Orchard Park, NY and Summit, NJ before settling in New Canaan, CT for the last 30 years. After losing her husband to cancer in 1995, Joan set out to live her life to the fullest.

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Ronald J. Ulrich, 80

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Ronald J. Ulrich passed away on February 8, 2025, in New Canaan, CT, surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old. Ron was a 52-year resident of New Canaan. He and his wife, Christie, were married at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in 1971 before moving to the town in 1973 and raising three children.

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Gary Stevens, 84

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Gary Stevens (Gulfstream, FL and New Canaan, CT), a pioneering force in the radio industry, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Delray Beach, Florida, at the age of 84. Born on April 5, 1940, in Buffalo, New York, Gary’s passion for broadcasting began early. He launched his on-air career in 1959 at WWOW in Conneaut, Ohio, while on break from college. His early years in radio took him to WCKR and WAME—known as “Whammy in Miami” as well as WFUN while he was a student at the University of Miami. In 1961, he moved to WIL in St.

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Louis L. Lapolla, Jr., 86

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Louis L. Lapolla, Jr. “Jack,” a lifelong resident of New Canaan, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on January 15, 2025. He was born on June 15, 1938, in Norwalk, CT, to Louis L. Lapolla, Sr. and Anita Ventrella Lapolla. Jack was predeceased by his parents and son Shannon “Shaun” Lapolla. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen B. Lapolla, son Jon C. Lapolla, daughter Patricia A. Lapolla, daughters-in-law Danielle Roth Lapolla and Tina Anselm Lapolla, and grandchildren Amy L. Lapolla and Jon L. Lapolla. He graduated from New Canaan High School in 1956 where he played baseball and football.

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Paulette Francis Livesay, 86

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Paulette Francis Livesay 5/2/38 – 1/16/25

Born in the Bronx, New York and died in New Canaan CT. Predeceased by her husband of 40 years Darden Rawles Livesay of Stamford CT. Daughter of Frank and Rosalie Dimenna she was a devoted mother of three sons and a grandmother of 7 grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her boys. Darden Livesay Jr. of New Canaan CT, Andrew Livesay of New Canaan CT, and Gregory Livesay of Stamford CT.