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Barrie Brett Gonzalez, 76

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Barrie Brett Gonzalez of New Canaan, Connecticut and Tequesta, Florida passed away on June 20, 2026, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Her husband, Ralph, and sister, Suzanne, were at her side when she passed. Barrie Stevenson Brett was born on March 5, 1950, in San Francisco, California, to Bruce Yeomans Brett and Jacqueline Dewey Brett. Her father was a publishing executive who later became President of the MacMillan Company, and her mother was a homemaker and later a magazine editor. Barrie lived her younger years in New Canaan.

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Frederick Lawrence Tufts, 79

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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Frederick Lawrence Tufts, 79, of New Canaan, Connecticut, and Naples, Florida, on June 12, 2026. Surrounded by the love of his family, Fred passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 26, 1946, in Peabody, Massachusetts, Fred was the son of the late Colonel Henry Harold Tufts, Jr. and Margaret (Lawrence) Tufts. His life was shaped by family, friendship, service, hard work, humor, and an enduring appreciation for the people around him. Above all else, Fred cherished his family.

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Frances Rende Zaccagnino, 93

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Frances Rende Zaccagnino, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s. Frances was born in San Fili, Calabria, Italy on November 9, 1932, the daughter of Josephine Cesario Rende and Carmine Rende. After arriving in the US at a young age, the family settled in New Rochelle, NY where she was raised. Frances graduated from New Rochelle High School and went to work for NBC and later for the Paulist Fathers Missionary. 

Frances met her late husband Nicholas Joseph Zaccagnino whom she married on February 13, 1955.  They celebrated 64 years of marriage before his passing in 2019. 

Frances had a life rich in love, laughter and culinary delights. Her kitchen was the heart of the home, and she thoroughly enjoyed feeding family and friends.

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Natalie J. MacDonald, 100

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Natalie J. MacDonald of New Canaan, Connecticut, and Stuart, Florida, on May 19, 2026. She was 100 years old. Natalie was born on November 23, 1925, in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Harold and Anne Jeanne Simpson. She grew up in Scarsdale, New York, and later graduated from Middlebury College. While at Middlebury, Natalie excelled in musical theater and won an audition to become the lead singer for the ROTC dance band.

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Nicola ‘Pop’ DiFulvio, 89

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Nicola “Pop” DiFulvio beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away May 16, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. 

Born on November 30, 1936 in Fara Filiorum Petri, Italy.  Nicola carried with him the values of hard work, loyalty and devotion to family throughout his life.  He proudly served in the Italian Military from 1959-1961 before immigrating to the United States in March of 1964 in search of a better future for his family and settled in New Canaan, CT. On September 15, 1962 Nicola married the love of his life, Assunta Spadaccini beginning a marriage full of dedication, strength and enduring love.  Together they built a beautiful family and shared many cherished years together.  Nicola was the proud father of five children, Ernest (Kathleen), Mauro, Nicola Jr., Lisa and Luciano (Erica).  He was also a loving grandfather to Ashley, Kenny, Lincoln and Wyatt. 

Nicola worked for the New Canaan Water Company from 1975 – 1996  where he was respected for his strong work ethic.  He was later a self-employed contractor in New Canaan.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter and loved his homemade wine and playing Bocce. Known affectionately as “Pop”, he was cherished for his warmth, sense of humor and deep love for his family. His legacy lives on in the lives of those he loved and guided. 

He was predeceased by his brother Antonio and sister Maria. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on May 22, 2026 at 1pm at St.