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Emily R. Pasqua, 97

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Emily R. Pasqua, 97, a long-time resident of New Canaan, CT, walked peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on February 27, 2026. Her loving son, Bruce, was by her side at the time of her passing. Emily was born September 10, 1928, at home, on Locust Avenue in New Canaan, CT, the town she loved, to the late Costanzo Rainone and Maria DiChiaro Rainone. Growing up in New Canaan, Emily participated in many town events, including the Knights of Columbus Dance Review, Knights of Columbus Drama Club, and singing in the St. Aloysius choir.

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Thomas Garrett Flynn, MD

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Dr. Thomas G. Flynn, 96, of New Canaan, Connecticut passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2026, with family by his side. He was born December 5th, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts to the late William and Evelyn Flynn. Tom was the second of six children. His father’s career took the family from Boston to Providence, Rhode Island and then to Westfield and North Andover, Massachusetts. Tom’s formative years were in Westfield, where he enjoyed playing sports – especially baseball – and excelled in school.

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John Rogers Fulkerson, 84

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John Rogers Fulkerson, age 84, of New Canaan, CT, beloved husband of Mary Ann B. Meils, passed away peacefully after struggling for several months following a brain injury. Born in Goose Creek, Texas on November 23, 1943, he was the younger of two brothers born to Roy and Mildred Fulkerson. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School where he was a star track athlete. His love of running continued into college, where he competed in cross country at Texas A & M University. After which he earned a PhD in Psychology at Baylor University.

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Milan Joseph Turk, 87

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November 25, 1938 – January 18, 2026. 

Milan J. Turk, age 87 of New Canaan, CT. died on January 18, 2026, in Danbury, CT. surrounded by his loving family after a brief hospital stay. Milan was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Zdenka Cop Turk and Frank Paul Turk. He attended Baton Rouge High School and graduated from Louisiana State University – BS Chemical Engineering (1960); MBA (1962) and Harvard’s Advanced Management Program.

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Joy Hunt Luke, 96

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Joy Hunt Luke, age 96 and a long-time resident of New Canaan, CT, died peacefully with her family by her side on December 27th at her home in Redding, CT. She was born on November 13, 1929, in Shanghai, China, to George Penn Hunt and Mabel (Mavis) Wilson Hunt. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband of 65 years, Donald K. “Pete” Luke. 

Joy spent her youth living in China, the Philippines, California and Arizona before her parents settled in Wilmington, DE. After graduating from P.S. Dupont High School, she earned her associate degree from Green Mountain Junior College. Following graduation she worked in the legal department at DuPont.