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Jane Magrino Tolman, 1965-2026

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Jane Magrino Tolman, a daughter, sister, wife, veteran journalist and loyal friend died Sunday, Feb. 22, at the age of 60. She was the daughter of New Canaan resident Mary Cross, and sister of Sarah Magrino Miller of Norwalk, Susan Magrino Dunning of New York City and New Canaan and Allyn Cross Magrino of New Canaan.  She was pre-deceased by her father J.L. Magrino Jr., as well as her husband Mason Tolman Jr. In addition to her mother and sisters, Jane is survived by nephews Stetson Miller, Noah Miller and Maximilian Holmberg; niece Annika Holmberg and great-nephew Henry Miller, along with her brother-in-law James D. Dunning Jr.

Born in New Jersey in October 1965, Jane was the third of four Magrino sisters. She grew up first in West Orange, then in Delaware, where she graduated from Newark High School.  

Jane was a writer throughout her life. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Smith College, majoring in history, specifically early modern Europe.

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Thomas Garrett Flynn, MD

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Dr. Thomas G. Flynn, 96, of New Canaan, Connecticut passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2026, with family by his side. He was born December 5th, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts to the late William and Evelyn Flynn. Tom was the second of six children. His father’s career took the family from Boston to Providence, Rhode Island and then to Westfield and North Andover, Massachusetts. Tom’s formative years were in Westfield, where he enjoyed playing sports – especially baseball – and excelled in school.

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Myles Patrick Dempsey, Sr., 90

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry St. New Canaan, CT at 9:00 am. Internment will be held on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 11am at Lakeview Cemetery, 352 Main St., New Canaan, CT. ***********

Myles Patrick Dempsey, Sr., 90, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away on February 14th, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

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John Rogers Fulkerson, 84

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John Rogers Fulkerson, age 84, of New Canaan, CT, beloved husband of Mary Ann B. Meils, passed away peacefully after struggling for several months following a brain injury. Born in Goose Creek, Texas on November 23, 1943, he was the younger of two brothers born to Roy and Mildred Fulkerson. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School where he was a star track athlete. His love of running continued into college, where he competed in cross country at Texas A & M University. After which he earned a PhD in Psychology at Baylor University.

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Fisina Malizia Tomaselli (June 18, 1931 – Feb. 8, 2026)

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Fisina Tomaselli, a devoted daughter of the Roman Catholic faith and unwavering pillar of her family, peacefully entered eternal life on Feb. 8, her heart filled with the love of Christ and cherished memories of those she held dear. Fiz as she was known, was born in New Canaan, attended New Canaan schools and was a 1949 graduate of New Canaan High School. While at New Canaan High School she played varsity sports and was captain of the girls’ basketball team (she was not the center). Her dedication to St.