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Gretchen Schafer Scott, 86

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Gretchen Schafer Scott—dear wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, and caring friend to many—passed away in Savannah, Georgia, on September 12, 2026. She was 86. Gretchen loved her family and friends wholeheartedly and spent her life nurturing these relationships with tender kindness. Those fortunate enough to call her a friend knew her loyalty, generosity, warmth, and gift for making others feel special. The daughter of Agnes Ball Schafer and Erwin August Schafer, Gretchen was born on July 19, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, grew up on the city’s Northside, and was in the first graduating class of North Central High School.

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Julia Paige Martocchio, 31

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Julia Paige Martocchio, age 31, passed away peacefully at her New Canaan, CT home on September 22, 2026, embraced by her loving family and caregivers. During special moments over her final days, Julia was able to sit on her back porch, taking in the quiet beauty of her backyard and the lilac tree planted in her honor more than twenty years ago. Born with a brain injury, Julia faced unique challenges, including a seizure disorder. Yet, despite these obstacles, Julia lived a brave, vibrant, and extraordinarily full life. Although technically an adult, Julia lived with the pure, uninhibited heart of a child.

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Antonietta Lanni, 96

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Antonietta Lanni, 96, passed away surrounded by the love of her devoted family who were at the center of her life. Born in Settefratte, Italy, Antonietta came to the United States in 1966, where she and her husband, Giustino Lanni, built a life with their family in New Canaan, Connecticut. After many years in America, Antonietta and Giustino returned to Italy, the country she loved so deeply. During the COVID pandemic, she returned to the United States, where she spent the final years of her life close to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. Although she made a life on both sides of the Atlantic, Italy was always at the heart of who Antonietta was.

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Sean Michael Lee, 50

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Sean Michael Lee, 50, died on September 13, 2026, after a life defined by service, loyalty, courage, and an almost reflexive willingness to go wherever he was needed most. Sean’s funeral to celebrate his life with full military honors will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd at 2pm at Weddington Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Terry Moore officiating.  He will be laid to rest with his fallen comrades in Arlington National Cemetery. Born March 26, 1976, Sean was the son of Gale Wyman and William Patrick Lee Jr., who preceded him in death. Sean spent more than 20 years serving his country in the United States Army, including multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the storied 82nd Airborne Division. He was, to his core, a paratrooper.

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Mary ‘Kane’ White, 86

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Mary “Kane” White, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, in East Haven, CT. Formerly of New Canaan, CT, and Nantucket, MA, Kane was born on August 26, 1940, in New York City. She attended the Nightingale-Bamford School before graduating from the Emma Willard School, attending Wheaton College, and graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, where she majored in Art History. Married in 1961 to Richard Booth White, Kane lived a life filled with purpose and warmth and was deeply committed to world peace and transformation. A lover of poetry, literature, and gardening, Kane was a longtime member of the choir at the New Canaan First Presbyterian Church, where she was also a Steven’s Minister.