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Marjorie Donnelly Murphy, 96

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Marjorie Donnelly Murphy

“Midge”

January 24, 1928 – May 3, 2024

The extended Murphy family celebrates the life of the iconic Midge Murphy who left us on May 3, 2024. Midge was sharp as a tack to the end, and as recently as two weeks ago hosted a guest author talk at her home: the wonderful New Canaan Inn. Her cause of death was living life to its fullest! Born Marjorie Donnelly in Buffalo, NY, “Midge” as she was universally known was the eldest of three and was predeceased by her brothers Neal and Jim Donnelly. Midge was ambitious, and a true academic, attending Buffalo’s D’Youville College and graduating in the class of 1948.

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Adam Lee Fewster, 46

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ADAM LEE FEWSTER (October 6, 1977 – April 19, 2024)

Adam Lee Fewster, 46, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Adam was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on October 6, 1977, which is where he spent his childhood and teenage years before moving to Athens to attend to the University of Georgia in 1997. From an early age, Adam was known as a funny, kind and outgoing person with a smile that could melt hearts. He was easy to love. An exceptional and versatile athlete he was, and always a sharp dresser, especially proud to wear the Vineyard Vines brand so dear to him.

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Donald Miller Moyle, Sr., 92

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Donald Miller Moyle, Sr. September 9, 1931 – March 22, 2024 

Donald Miller Moyle, Sr. died on March 22, 2024 in Vero Beach, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Betty Lou “BL” Moyle, and two children, Jean Moyle Rogers of Highland, California and Donald Miller Moyle, Jr. of New Canaan, Connecticut. He is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Judy Lou Marien of Big Water, Utah. 

Don was born in Yonkers, NY and later lived in Grosse Pointe, MI; Winnetka, IL; New Canaan and Wilton, CT; Southold, NY and Vero Beach, FL. He loved all of these places, however, he always called Connecticut his home. 

Don was cherished and admired as a loving husband, devoted father, accomplished businessman, loyal friend, and fierce but friendly competitor.

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Erin O’Brion Page, 67

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Erin O’Brion Page, of Austin,TX and formerly of New Canaan CT, passed away after a long and courageous battle with AML leukemia on March 21, 2024. Her faith, hope and positive spirit carried her through until the very end. Erin was born on May 29, 1956, in Austin, TX, daughter of Frances Van Meter deButts Page and George Matthews Page whose family lived in Texas for generations. Although Erin was born and raised in Texas, she considered herself to be very much a Virginian, summering with family in Upperville, VA and graduating from The Madeira School in McLean, VA.  Erin attended the University of Texas at Austin, was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, and graduated with a BFA in Studio Art and minor in art history from Ithaca College. Upon graduation, she spent twelve years working on 7th Avenue in the heart of NYC’s Fashion District.

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Edwin Michael Millette, 81

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Edwin Michael Millette age 81 passed away peacefully Easter Morning, Sunday, March 31, 2024.  He was the loving husband of Deborah Bernard. He was born on March 30, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois.  Always devoted to his Catholic Faith journey, he raised the funds and built his first church, St. Fabians, at the age of 17 in Bridgeview Illinois.  He had a great appreciation for the Socratic education that he received from the various monks in the Greater Chicago area. As a young adult, Ed accepted a request from the Vatican to study the Focolare Movement and the effects of communal living.  He continued to be of service throughout his life and cherished mentoring everyone he encountered to help them discover their own faith journey. He was a member of St.