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Michael Glynne Allen, 88

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Michael Glynne Allen, 88, passed away peacefully on August 10th at Stamford Hospital. 

He leaves behind his much-loved partner of 22 years, Joan Gray, his son Mark Allen and his wife Jody Allen, daughter Sarah Allen Cruz and her husband Dinis Cruz and grandchildren Sophia Cruz and Emily Cruz. 

Michael was born July 10, 1938 in Eltham, South London. He was the only child of Lucy and Merlyn Allen who were both from South Wales. During the London blitz in World War II his house was bombed and he and Lucy were evacuated to South Wales for the rest of the war. 

He received a scholarship to Christ’s Hospital School, Horsham, where he played rugby. He went to London University and then onto Cambridge University (Peterhouse College) for a degree in Physics. 

With his first wife Diana he moved to Wales, where his daughter Sarah was born, to work as a consultant for British Steel. He then moved to London to take up a role as a management consultant for McKinsey.

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Kevin McGovern, 61

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Kevin McGovern, 61, of Wilton, Connecticut, passed away suddenly on July 18, 2026. Born on February 15, 1965, Kevin was raised in New Canaan, Connecticut, by his parents, James and Angela McGovern. As a young man, Kevin enjoyed working alongside his father on his Arnold Bread route, which inspired the career he loved. In 1992, he purchased his own Snapple distribution route, beginning a career that brought him great pride and allowed him to build lasting relationships throughout the community. Kevin was known for his outgoing personality, generous spirit, and genuine kindness.

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Jeffrey A. O’Connell “Coach”

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Jeffrey A. O’Connell, fondly known to many as “Coach,” passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 80 years old. Born on August 17, 1945, in Stamford, Connecticut, to the late Eugene and Muriel O’Connell, Jeff was a lifelong Stamford resident whose life and career left an indelible mark on his community. The youngest of five children, Jeff was a proud member of the first graduating class of Rippowam High School in 1963. A three-sport athlete in soccer, basketball, and baseball, his love of athletics shaped his early years and later guided his career in teaching and coaching.

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Patricia H. Greer, 85

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Patricia H. Greer passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 10, at the age of 85.  She was born in Stamford, CT on September 21, 1938 to her parents George L. and Alice R. Hickey and was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, George Greer III. Patricia, known to many as “Patty”, graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Stamford, CT and went on to Rosemont College in PA where she earned a BA in English.  She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and a lifelong member of the Stamford Yacht Club.  She also volunteered for several organizations including the Girl Scouts of America, Our Lady Star of the Sea school and Sacred Heart Academy.  

Before having children, Patty was proud to be working for Bishop Fulton Sheen’s office in New York City.  Later in life Patty developed a keen interest in antiques and spent over 20 years in the business sharing her passion and professional knowledge with the New Canaan community beginning at the Severed Ties and ultimately at the Silk Purse. She was very involved in the community, but by far her greatest accomplishment was raising her 5 children while always providing a loving home. 

Patty is survived by her loving children two sons George Edward and his wife Paula, William Patrick and his wife Candace, three daughters Margaret Alice and her husband Peter, Mary Sheila and Robert Kirk, Maureen Patricia and her husband Santi, one sister, Carol Otterbein and her husband Harry E. Otterbein, seven grandchildren who knew her as “Nana” and eleven nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her sister, Helen “Twinkey” Craemer and her nephew David Otterbein. The family would like to offer sincerest thanks to the entire staff at Waveny Care Center and Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County for their amazing care, dedication and compassion over the last two years.

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Irwin Mandel, 83

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Irwin Mandel, 83, of Stamford, CT died peacefully on June 12, 2023 surrounded by the immense love of his family. 

Irwin was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn on December 23rd, 1939 where his parents owned a neighborhood staple Poultry Market. Some of his most formative childhood memories took place there serving his local community alongside his parents, Regina and Benjamin Mandel. He was the youngest of his four beloved sisters: Beatrice, Dorothy, Roslyn, and Edith. Sadly, he lost his father as a teenager and took on the role of providing for his family. He continued to do the same throughout the remainder of his life, ensuring that his family was always happy, healthy, and well-cared for.