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Anthony Jordhamo, 86

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Anthony Jordhamo, 86, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. He was born in Bridgeport to the late Constantine and Margarita (Polena) Jordhamo. As a history teacher, Mr. Jordhamo walked the hallways of New Canaan High School with a fiery wit for nearly 30 years; educating, molding, and entertaining three generations of students. He also was a stalwart negotiator for the teacher’s union and was an energetic activist for the National Education Association. He was a ruthless card player, a smooth practitioner of the one-liner, and was known for his cutting-edge sartorial choices: the man could wear clogs like no one else, before or since.

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Donald John Usher, Jr., 87

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Donald John Usher, Jr. 87, of Cape Cod, formerly of New Canaan, CT passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Elaine Hanson Usher, by his side. He was born in Troy, NY. to the late Donald John Sr. and Nora (Greely) Usher. Besides his wife Elaine, Don is survived by his son, Jason Donald Usher; granddaughter, McKenna May Usher; grandson Broderick Hanson Usher; brother-in-law, Karl (wife Pat); and sisters in law; Karen, Laurie and Beverly; godchildren, Markus Swartout, Theresa Boos, Elizabeth (Whitney) Schwalbe, Susan Levander and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Robert, Charles and sister Salann.

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Arthur Bettauer, 102

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Arthur Bettauer of New Canaan, CT. died peacefully at home on May 12, 2022 at the age of 102. Art graduated from Townsend Harris High School in New York in 1936 and the School of Business at City College of New York in 1939 (BBA) and worked as a junior accountant until joining the US Army in 1942.  He also received his CPA certificate in 1942.  In 1970 he received an MBA from New York University. After basic training at Camp Jackson, SC, Art attended Officers Candidate School at Fort Sill, OK and was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant. He was assigned to the 777th Field Artillery Battalion, which entered combat in Holland, Belgium and Germany, as a forward and air observer with 98 air combat missions.  Art was awarded an Air Medal plus one oak leaf cluster and was promoted to 1st lieutenant.  After combat, he joined the Military Government in Germany and was promoted to Captain. In 1946 Art was employed by Price Waterhouse, becoming a partner in charge of its New York office.  He moved with his family from New York City to New Canaan in 1972 and retired in 1980.

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Frederick Jacob Eydt, 93

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Frederick Jacob Eydt (Fred) died peacefully after a short illness on May 17th, 2022 in Vero Beach, Florida. He was 93 years old. Fred was born on March 9th, 1929 in Buffalo, New York to Harold and Edna Heintz Eydt. Fred grew up in Binghamton New York attending Binghamton Central High School where he excelled in the sport of basketball. His talent on the court was recognized and he was recruited to play for Cornell University where he graduated in 1952 with a degree in hospitality from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration.

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Allison Garver Caesar, 100

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Allison Garver Caesar – July 8, 2021 at age 100.  

Predeceased by Henry A Caesar, husband of 63 years. Devoted mother to Sanderson (Elizabeth), Porter (Susan), Austin (Margaretta) and John.  Adored grandmother to 8 and great grandmother to 13.  Over 65 years as dedicated volunteer to community of New Canaan, CT. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840, a reception will follow the service. Donations may be made to New Canaan Garden Club, St.