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Les Sheppard, 84

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Leslie Davis Sheppard, 84, of New Canaan, CT, passed away on March 7, 2025, after a brief illness. Leslie (Les) was a global pioneer in direct marketing as the Chairman & CEO of Wunderman International in London, and as General Manager, Direct, UK for Ogilvy & Mather in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Upon returning from London, he continued his distinguished career in Boston, Naples, FL, Pasadena, Ca and New Canaan, CT focusing on direct marketing and consulting until his death. Les was born in East Orange, NJ, to the late Merrill Davis Sheppard and Dorothy Helen Richards on November 12, 1940. He grew up in Roselle Park and graduated from John Jay High School.

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Anne Sullivan Ward, 74

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Anne Sullivan Ward, 74, of New Canaan, CT, died peacefully on March 8 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard S. Ward; her two sons Daniel S. Ward and Andrew A. Ward; her two stepsons John S. Ward and Brian A. Ward; and 8 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Louise S. Bagby of NJ and her brother Jack Sullivan of VA and two nephews. Anne was born in Glen Ridge, NJ, and graduated from the Glen Ridge School system in 1968. While she was at Glen Ridge High School, she spent a term in France as an American Field Service Exchange Student.

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James Carty, 80

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, James H. Carty, affectionately known as “Rico,” on Sunday, March 9th. Born on June 12, 1944, in Cambridge, MA, Rico was the son of the late Thomas J. Carty and Agnes Carty. He attended the Fessenden Day School and later graduated from the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, where he distinguished himself as an exceptional athlete, excelling as a pitcher in baseball and a quarterback in football. Rico continued his academic journey at the College of the Holy Cross before studying International Relations at the London School of Economics. Additionally he served in the Air National Guard during the Vietnam War.

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Darwin Lathrop Gillett IV, 81

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Darwin Lathrop Gillett IV, better known as “Dar” by family and friends, was born on March 17th, 1943 in Mineola, New York to Grace Marie Gillett and Darwin Lathrop Gillett III. He passed away peacefully on the morning of January 19th, 2025 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire. He was 81 years old. Darwin was a lover of music. He served as manager of the Yale Glee Club World Tour in the summer of 1965 after his graduation.

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George M. Maranis, 91

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George M. Maranis, age 91, long time resident of New Canaan, CT, died peacefully on March 3, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by his family. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 23, 1934, the only child of the late Nicholas George Maranis and Cleopatra Sarmaniote Maranis. George graduated from Boston Latin School in 1951, and went on to Harvard University where he graduated with a degree in economics in 1955. He then enlisted in the US Army where he proudly served his country for two years. After his discharge he matriculated at Columbia University, where he received his MBA degree.