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Margaret “Peg” Bartlett Ulrich, 93

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Margaret “Peg” Bartlett Ulrich, age 93, of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. Peg was born in Binghamton, New York in 1932, the daughter of Bruce and Mary (Everett) Bartlett. She always wanted to be a nurse but also wished to attend college, so she found a unique 5-year program offered jointly by Bates College in Maine and New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.  She graduated from Bates College in 1955 with a B.A. degree. While at Bates, she met the love of her life, Arthur (“Art”) Ulrich, whom she married the December after graduation. Together they shared 70 joyful years of marriage, celebrating their anniversary in 2025.

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Thomas Wade Nissley, 92

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Thomas Wade Nissley, aged 92, passed away January 10, 2026 peacefully in his sleep at his home in New Canaan, Connecticut. Born January 1, 1934 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Wilbur Herr Nissley and Mary Emily Nissley (Wade). In Lancaster Wilbur was a constable, and Mary a judge. Known always as Tom, he lived an accomplished life beginning at an early age. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout (BSA) in his youth.

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Janice Marie DeMichael, 74

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Janice Marie DeMichael of Norwalk, CT passed away on January 3, 2026, with her loving family by her side. 

Janice was born on January 8, 1951, to Joseph A. and Helen M. Lapolla in Norwalk. She was the wife of Salvatore J. DeMichael, Sr. (married 51 years). Janice had a career in hairdressing and enjoyed reading (especially biographies and non-fiction books), driving her car, and spending time with family. She also enjoyed world history, traveling, music, and astrology. She had a love for shoes, handbags, jewelry, and was an expert in geography.

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Henry Louis Gehrig Andronaco, 84

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Henry Louis Gehrig Andronaco, 84, a lifelong resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away on December 30, 2025. Born on October 31, 1941, Henry proudly served his community through his work with the New Canaan Public Schools and was a devoted supporter of New Canaan High School Athletics. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Lillian Andronaco; his sister, Louise Andronaco; and his brother, Anthony Andronaco. Henry is survived by his brother, Joseph Andronaco; his nephews and niece, Michael and Jessica Andronaco, Anthony Andronaco, Joseph John Andronaco, and Laura Andronaco; and his great-nephews and niece, Zachary Andronaco, Addison Andronaco, Noah Andronaco, and Isabelle Andronaco. A mass will be held at Saint Aloysius on Saturday, January 17 at 11 am, followed by a private funeral (immediate family).

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Elisa M. Pavia, 87

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Elisa M. Pavia (Prizio), age 87, passed away on January 1, 2026. 

She was born in Stamford on February 15, 1938, to the late John Prizio and Elisa (Conforti) Prizio. She spent most of her life calling Stamford home, moving to New Canaan in 2004. Elisa graduated from Stamford High School (class of 1956). She returned to school in her forties and graduated from Norwalk Community College and was initiated into the National Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa. Always hard working and ambitious Elisa worked a good part of her life, from office assistant in her first years of marriage, running an in-home nursery school when her children were small, a lucrative real estate business, a personnel agency for home aids, and finally managing a cleaning service.