Reinhold Danforth Wappler, 92

Reinhold Danforth Wappler, 92, of New Canaan, Connecticut passed away peacefully on the 12th of March, 2024 in Darien, Connecticut surrounded by his family. Reinhold is predeceased by his wife, Jane Wappler (née Howard), and his son, Sheldon Wappler. He is survived by his eldest son, Peter, of his first marriage to Audrey Sheldon with whom he also had Sheldon, and his two daughters Sarah and Amy, of his marriage to Jane Wappler, as well as his daughters-in-law Barbara Chadwick and Karen Wappler (née Burns), and his six grandchildren Sam, Ivy, Will, Ella, Rory, and Hazel. A beloved father, husband, grandfather, businessman, and teacher, Reinhold lived a rich and varied life. Born in New York City on February 20th, 1932 to Frederick and Mary Wappler, Reinhold graduated from St.

Mary D. Aldrich, 73

Mary D. Aldrich “Grammy”, 73, of New Canaan, CT passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, with her daughters by her side. Mary was a longtime resident of New Canaan. Born June 14th, 1950 in Westport, CT, Mary was the daughter of Maria Caruso D’Amico and Anthony D’Amico. “Little Mary” was the youngest of eleven D’Amico children, a spot she held proudly. In 1970 she graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Sacred Heart University.

Jean Grzelecki, 85

Jean Grzelecki, 85, of New Canaan, CT, passed away on March 13, 2024, surrounded by members of her family. Jean was the wife of Frank Grzelecki, to whom she had been married for 64 years. Jean was born on January 24, 1939, in Salem, New Jersey. She graduated from Gettysburg College in 1960. After raising her daughters in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, Jean enjoyed a period of time in Princeton, NJ, where she was a member of the Present-Day Club.

Kathleen Cook, 88

Kathleen Cook passed away at the age of 88 peacefully surrounded by her family on March 2nd, 2024. Kathleen was born in Yonkers, NY on February 29th,1936 to the hon. Judge Harold T. and Mary Broderick Garrity.  She grew up in Yonkers, NY with her siblings MaryAnn (Charles Hagelin) James (Andrea) and Matthew (Judy) Garrity. Kathleen graduated from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, NY and continued her education studying business law at Marymount Jr. college in Arlington, VA. In 1960 Kathleen married Robert William Cook and they moved to Chappaqua, NY where they raised their 4 children.

Gail Elder Harden, 85

Gail Elder Harden, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024, at her home near New Canaan, CT. Gail (“Lucy” to her grandchildren) was born on September 3, 1938, in Greensboro, NC, to Walter Clifton Elder and Elizabeth Cheek Elder and grew up in Burlington, NC. She attended Walter Williams High School in Burlington, earned a bachelor’s degree from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC, and a master’s degree in education from the University of North Carolina. She taught early elementary education in Chapel Hill and Burlington and then devoted herself to raising her four children: Boyd, Shea, Graham, and Holmes Jr.
Gail showed an early interest in athletics as a high school cheerleader and a collegiate sportswriter. She pivoted to education and served as a substitute teacher for many years while raising her four children.