Blanche ‘Penny’ Powell, 94

January 25th, 1930 – January 29th, 2024

Blanche “Penny” Prendergast was born in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania on January 25th, 1930, the first child of Blanche Cook and Lawrence Prendergast. Penny passed away surrounded by family at her home in New Canaan just days after her 94th birthday. She will be terribly missed. Penny was a dear friend, daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an outstanding athlete, teacher, and coach; a savvy financial investor who could be found pouring over Morningstar Investor reports; and an avid reader of the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist.

John Varvatos Jr., 40

It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of John Varvatos Jr, in his home in Nashville, TN on January 5, 2024. 

John was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 15, 1983 and grew up in New Canaan, CT. He graduated from New Canaan HS in 2002 and later attended the Columbia College of Art in Chicago, IL. John enjoyed living in the Midwest and he eventually resided in Detroit, Cincinnati and Chicago. He was most recently employed by NOZ Entertainment of Nashville, TN. As an avid history enthusiast, with special interest in WWII he collected all kinds of memorabilia from the era and admired cultural icons of all sorts.

Patricia Marie (Patty) Coughlin, 56

Patricia Marie (Patty) Coughlin died peacefully Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her home in New Canaan, CT after a courageous battle with cancer. Her beloved dog, Duffy, and her long-time assistant and friend, Morelia Castro, were by her side. A cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Patty will be dearly missed by all. Born on April 10, 1967, Patty was the second of four children. She spent most of her life in Greenwich and New Canaan, CT.

Thomas Barber Towers, 85

Thomas Barber Towers passed away in Feb. 3, 2024 at the age of 85. 

He was born June 9, 1938 to Jane Barber Ward and Thomas Hertzler Towers. He was the stepson of Wm Ballard Ward. He had one brother, John R. Towers of Boston, Mass. and one sister, Jane Ward of Cape Cod, Mass.

Daniel Jones, 51

On January 28, 2024, Daniel Varian Jones II (Danny), a cherished husband, father, brother, son and all around amazing person said his “goodbyes for now” surrounded by the family and friends he loves and cherishes. Able to finally move his legs with no pain or weakness, Danny immediately reunited with his Siberian Husky, Tosh, put in his AirPods, cranked up a playlist and went for a bike ride in the hills above town. Moving his body was his meditation. The mountains his home. The outdoors his church.