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Jane A. Curran, 77

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Jane A. Curran passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 77, after a 15-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born on June 26, 1948, Jane’s life was defined by love, grace, creativity, quiet strength, and an unwavering devotion to her family. She was married to her devout husband, Dan Curran Sr., who is greatly saddened by their 25-year journey coming to an end. Jane is survived by her brother, Larry (Betsy) Athan Jr., her nephews, Larry (Leslie) Athan III, and Robby Athan, and her stepsons, Dan B (Lora) Curran, Jr. and Patrick Curran, all who held a special place in her heart. She is predeceased by her mother, Betty Schreck, father, Lawrence Athan Sr., and stepfather, Marty (Betty) Schreck.

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DUI Charge for 46-Year-Old Man

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Police on July 31 arrested a 46-year-old Torrington man and charged him with driving under the influence. At about 4:40 p.m. that Thursday, New Canaan Police received a call about an erratic driving headed toward the downtown on South Avenue, officials said. Authorities received information that the car had crossed the double-yellow line several times and struck the curb twice, according to a police report. Police identified the vehicle and conducted a stop at Elm and Park Streets, the report said. There, police smelled alcohol on the driver’s breath, it said.

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New Canaan Fire Marshal: Spontaneous Combustion

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[Paul Payne is the New Canaan fire marshal.]
Last week, a New Canaan residence experienced a fire caused by spontaneous combustion. The spontaneous combustion, or spontaneous ignition in this case, happened after an employee applied an oil based product to outdoor wood furniture. Upon completion of the day’s work, the oily rags, sponges and brushes were placed in a plastic bucket in the corner of an outbuilding on the property. When he arrived to complete task the following morning, he found the entire area burned and charred from floor to ceiling. Spontaneous combustion most often occurs when a flammable material (oil, stain, gasoline or other solvents) comes into contact with a combustible object such as a rag, towel or drop cloth.

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Letter to the Editor

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NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter. Send letters to editor@newcanaanite.com to have them published here. ***

Dear Editor,

Please join me on Wednesday, August 27, when our community will once again gather in New Canaan for the 9th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil. Year after year, this event reminds us that while addiction continues to claim too many lives, recovery is possible, and hope is stronger than despair. The theme of this year’s Vigil is Sharing Stories Saves Lives.

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Daniel Wolcott DePatie, 56

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Daniel Wolcott DePatie, 56, passed away on August 6, 2025, after a valiant three-year battle with thymic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Dan’s early years were spent in Barrington, Rhode Island, followed by Buffalo, New York, Winnetka, Illinois, and New Canaan, Connecticut. However, his cherished summer home in Quonochontaug, Rhode Island, remained a constant presence in his life. He spent all his childhood summers there and later resided permanently in his beloved Quonnie. Dan had a diverse range of hobbies and talents.