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Dr. Sigurd Ackerman, 84

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Dr. Sigurd Ackerman, a distinguished figure in the practice of psychiatry and the former President and Medical Director of Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT, died last Thursday by the side of his wife of 42 years, Cece. He was 84. Born on February 25, 1940 in Millville, NJ, he was the son of Ethel and William Ackerman. He attended Harvard College and was an honors graduate in 1962. Shortly after receiving his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1966, he served as a captain in the Air Force at Fort Dix.

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Michael John Grisé Sr., 58

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Michael (Mike) John Grisé Sr., 58, of New Canaan, CT, passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones after a courageous nearly three-year battle with cancer. Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Mike was the dedicated son of Theresa F. Grisé and John P. Grisé, both of whom survive him. He is also survived by his cherished children, Michael Jr., Griffin, and Riley; his devoted partner, Meghan Hessel; his three loving sisters and their husbands, Patricia Lloyd (Alex), Collette Grisé Devaney (Jeff), and Jennifer Ferentzy (Steve); his sister and brother-in-law, Joanna and Bob Williams; his nieces and nephews, Meredith Infurchia, Bronwyn and Michael Lloyd, and Robert Williams; and his yellow lab BB, all of whom he held dear. Mike’s love also extended to his incredible circle of friends. Mike grew up in Fairfield, CT, where he excelled in sports and thrived as a member of the lacrosse team at Fairfield College Preparatory High School, graduating in 1984.

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Jan Towne Conner, 95

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Jan T. Conner, 95 passed away peacefully on September 8th at Wilton Meadows.  She was a New Canaan resident for over 50 years and a member of the First Congregational Church of New Canaan. Jan was the daughter of Dr. Edwin Thorsness and Marion Taylor of La Crosse Wisconsin.  Jan was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Robert M. Conner and her brother George.  She is survived by her loving children Deborah (Steve) of Georgetown, Guyana, Susan (Ziva) of New York, NY, and Richard of Madison, CT, as well as grandchildren Emma, Max, Sam and Gift and nieces and nephews. Jan was born in Wisconsin but, moved shortly afterward with her family to Denver, Colorado, Evanston, Wyoming and finally settled in California. She graduated from the Kaiser Foundation School of Nursing in1955 and joined the US Navy as an Ensign. The Navy brought her to New York City, and for the rest of her life she called the East Coast home.  Within a few years of arriving in New York, Jan met the love of her life, Bob Conner, on a blind date in 1960.  They married six months later.

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Angelina Carpi, 91

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Angelina Carpi (née Storino) died peacefully in her home on September 10 surrounded by her family. 

She would have many jobs over her 91 years, but those she treasured most were as mom and grandma – and in those she was a master craftsperson. She carefully saved every note of “I love you” around her home, no matter how small or trivial; her candy dish was always full, no matter how many times it was raided as an after-school snack; and she often had a favorite sweater or sweatshirt folded neatly and waiting by the door because a grandchild had commented on how much they liked it. She loved playing games with her eight grandchildren: Isabella, Julia, John, Lucas, Carina, Adriano, Daniela, and Aidan. She argued that “Jo” (coffee) and “Za” (pizza) were acceptable words in bananagrams, and she would let them put up her hair in any outlandish style that they chose. She was a consummate mom – stocking pantries, making sure you had a warm jacket, and filling pockets with cough drops or tissues as needed.

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Regina Maria Santella, 89

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Regina Maria Santella, 89, a lifelong resident of New Canaan, peacefully passed away on September 6, 2024. Regina was born on November 25, 1934 to the late Emma and Liberato Luciano.  She was predeceased by her doting husband, Peter Santella, and her beautiful daughter, Cynthia Ann Mahoney. Regina attended Center School, Saxe Junior High School, and graduated from New Canaan High School in 1952 where she excelled as a cheerleader and softball player.   On April 7, 1956, Regina married the love of her life, Peter M. Santella.