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Kenneth W. Smith, 70, Of Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Kenneth W. Smith, 70, of Fairfield, husband of Jeanne Markoja Smith, died Friday, July 3 in Saint Vincent's Medical Center.
Born in Meriden, and raised in Southington, he was the son of the late Wavel and Margaret Cargo Smith. He worked in IT for Lone Star Industries of Greenwich, Connecticut, and Hubbell Corporation of Bridgeport, Connecticut, prior to his employment, and later retirement from Warnaco of Bridgeport. He centered his life around his family and friends, enjoying quality time with them that included traveling to Disney World, Las Vegas and the Island of St.…
John Joseph Jack White, 90, Of Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – John Joseph (“Jack”) White, 90, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, June 30.
He was born in Bridgeport June 21, 1925. A proud veteran of World War II, he served on the USS New Jersey (BB 62) and enjoyed recounting his numerous adventures to everyone he met, especially those who took note of the USS New Jersey hat that he always wore. The Southwest Ledge Lighthouse in New Haven Harbor off the coast of Morris Cove was a fond spot where he spent time as a youngster with his dad, who was one of its lighthouse keepers.
He had a long career as a master welder at American Chain &a…
Elyse Gammer, 64, Of Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. – Elyse Gammer, 64, of Norwalk, died suddenly Wednesday, July 1 at Norwalk Hospital.
Born in Norwalk April 23, 1951, she was the daughter of Ernest Gammer and the late Dorothy Bobrowsky Gammer. Gammer had a distinguished and award-winning career in marketing research and as an association management executive. She was a past president of the national Marketing Research Association (MRA) and served as chair of the Marketing Research Association’s Professional Standards Committee.
An industry leader, she was a well-known guest speaker at conferences and meetings. In additio…
Darien Hires New Human Resources Director
DARIEN, Conn. – W. Lee Palmer, Jr. took his position as Town of Darien human resources director Monday.
With nearly 40 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors, Palmer is an accomplished human resources and administrative leader in his field.
Along with his significant experience in human resources, he also brings expertise in business administration, labor and employee relations, contract negotiations and administration, performance management, training and development, talent acquisition, employee benefits, policy development, strategic and workforce planning, organiza…
