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Barbara Anne Miller, 86

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Barbara Anne Miller passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. 

Barbara was born on July 1, 1940, at Leonard Hospital in Troy, NY to Benjamin and Mary Elizabeth Manso and was raised in Mechanicville, New York. As the oldest of seven children, she was much more than a big sister; she was a loving guide whose wisdom, generosity, and support helped shape the lives of her six younger siblings. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Margaret DeChiro; and her brother, Francis Manso. While attending the University at Albany, Barbara was selected to the court of the 1961 Tulip Festival in Albany, NY. Barbara shared a devoted 48-year marriage with the love of her life, Joseph Harold Miller. Together they built a home centered on faith, family, and unconditional love.

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Saverio (Sam) Laria, 69

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Saverio (Sam) Laria, 69, of New Canaan Ct, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 9, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1957, in Dasá, Calabria, Italy. He was the son of the late Francesco and Marianna (Fratea) Laria. 

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Sara (DeCotiis) Laria and his two beloved sons Louie Laria and Daniel Laria. He is survived by his sisters Gina Sette, Aurora Romano, Evalina Condino, Ines Corrado, Angela Laria and Carla Buongermino and a brother, Nicola Laria, they all reside in Italy. He also left behind two sister-in-laws Carmella Gentile of New Canaan, Ct and Louisa Labrie of Norwalk, Ct and many nieces and nephews.

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John R. Flinn, 93

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December 15, 1932 – July 6, 2026

John, 93, of New Canaan, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026. John was a devoted husband to MaryEllen Flinn, his beloved wife of 65 years. He was a proud father to Ellen (Kevin) Dufficy, Anne-Marie (Paul) Queally and John (Sukie) Flinn. Nothing brought him greater joy than being Papa to his grandchildren Brian, Erin, Sean, James, Katie, Kevin and Jack and his great-grandchildren Trey, Rosie and Liam.  
John attended Seton Hall University, where he earned a BS in Management.

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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.