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John Beresford Lanaway, 72

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John Beresford Lanaway, 72, of New Canaan, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at home on September 7, 2022 following a brave and inspiring journey with pancreatic cancer. He was predeceased by his mother Muriel, father Kenneth and brother Martyn Lanaway. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 36 years Janet (née Morris), children Scott (Magdalena), Samantha (Josedomingo), Ian (Sian) and Andrew. Cherished grandfather to Stella, Lilah, Emilia, Rowan and Quinn. 

John was born in the UK and emigrated with his family to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1957, finally settling in Aurora, Ontario, just north of Toronto.  After graduating from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts, John became a Chartered Professional Accountant. He started his career with Deloitte in Toronto, becoming a partner at the firm at age 30.  He then moved into senior financial and executive roles in a variety of industries (packaging, aerospace, technology in Toronto, and most recently, advertising in New York City).  He also served on the boards of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC and CNH Industrial.  Those who knew him know that he never drew attention to those aspects of his life.

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Rachel Chiang, 84

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Ms. Rachel Chiang (In), aged 84, residing in New Canaan, Connecticut passed away peacefully on August 27, 2022. 

She was born in Japan, grew up in Taiwan, came to the United States for her Masters in Education before entering the publishing industry where she spent the majority of her professional career, working for multiple major publishing companies, Wiley, Editor and Publisher, and Matthew Bender.  
Rachel also started multiple publishing ventures and nonprofit efforts in education and to aid refugees.  Rachel was proud to be Hakka, she represented New York City to the world’s Hakka Association, was a bon vivant, loved life and had a full life traveling the world.  
Rachel is survived by her children Yee-Liu, Weiyee, Peggy, Tom, Epo, her children in law, Glenn, Jennifer, Abbie and Kevin, her grandchildren Jamie, Russell, Harrison, Elizabeth, Ashley, Keegan and Alex.  
A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery 4199 Webster Ave, The Bronx, NY 10470. Burial will follow memorial service. 

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Julie Hendrickson Taylor, 92

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Julie Hendrickson Taylor, mother, real estate agent and resident of New Canaan for 65 years, died peacefully at her home on August 10, surrounded by family. She was 92. Julie was born in Jamaica Estates, Queens on November 11, 1929 to Harriet Bevin and Arthur Ward Hendrickson. Julie adored her protective older brother, also Arthur Ward, and at the age of four, was given the unexpected and wonderful gift of an older sister, when eight-year-old cousin Catharine Bevin (known as “Kay”), became part of the family. In her sister, she found a best friend and life-long confidant.

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Scott Raymond Fairty, 60

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Scott Raymond Fairty passed away on June 24th, 2022 in his home in Lansing, MI after a short and bravely fought battle with melanoma. His final days were spent surrounded by family and full of love. 

Scott was born on June 27th, 1961, to Jack and Lee Fairty of New Canaan, CT. He was just three days shy of his 61st birthday when he passed. He grew up in Connecticut, where he met his wife Fiona. They married in Ireland in 1983 and had three children; Gordon (Shelby), Caitlin, and Tara (Jacob).

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Morgan Hickman Boston, 29

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Morgan Hickman Boston, 29, of New Canaan, passed away on August 8, 2022, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York City, after a courageous battle against cancer. Born on July 1, 1993, Morgan was the beloved daughter of Loren and Susan (Burnap) Boston, and is survived by them and her siblings, Alex, Tyler, and Sydney. She passed away with her family at her side, full of grace and peace.  

Morgan was a lifelong New Canaanite. She spent her childhood figure skating at the Winter Club, swimming at the Country Club, dancing at Walter Schalk, and serving the community through Girl Scouts and the National Charity League.