Norwalk, CT
Obituaries
Community Mourns Loss Of Norwalk 6-Year-Old Who Died Of The Flu Community Mourns Loss Of Norwalk 6-Year-Old Who Died Of The Flu
Community Mourns Loss Of Norwalk 6-Year-Old Who Died Of The Flu As word spread of the death of 6-year-old Emma Splan of Norwalk from flu-related complications on Sunday, the community has responded with sympathy and help for the grieving family. Known as a vibrant young girl who was loved dearly by her parents, Christy Pugh and Dave Splan, Emma was described over and over again as always smiling, laughing and enjoying life.  On a GoFundMe page set up to help her family deal with costs associated with the sudden loss, family and friends said it was a loss that will be felt for eternity. Started with a goal of $20,000, the goal was quickly raised to $50,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Newburgh, NY
Obituaries
O'Neill Coach, Teacher Killed When Car Crashes Into Pole O'Neill Coach, Teacher Killed When Car Crashes Into Pole
O'Neill Coach, Teacher Killed When Car Crashes Into Pole James I. O’Neill High School students and school employees are mourning the loss of a favorite teacher and coach who died Monday in an early morning car crash in the Town of Newburgh. Christopher Page, 27, an English teacher at the Highland Falls school for more than three years, was killed driving his 2015 Dodge Charger north on Route 300 around 6:45 a.m., when he failed to negotiate a curve and struck a utility police, according to Town of Newburgh Lt. James Nenni. O'Neil Principal Debbie Brand said in a statement that a crisis team was available to the school for as long as needed: "…

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by Kathy Reakes
Norwalk, CT
Schools
Wolfpit Mourns Passing Of Special Education Paraprofessional Nancy Denman Wolfpit Mourns Passing Of Special Education Paraprofessional Nancy Denman
Wolfpit Mourns Passing Of Special Education Paraprofessional Nancy Denman NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk school community is mourning the passing of longtime Wolfpit Special Education Paraprofessional Nancy Denman, who died unexpectedly on Saturday. "An integral part of the Wolfpit family, Mrs. Denman truly believed that all students could succeed," Norwalk Public Schools said in a statement.  "In addition to the academic support she provided to students, she was an active part of the school community helping to coordinate Thanksgiving baskets; fulfilling Christmas wish lists for children; and baking monthly birthday cakes for staff. Mrs. Denman wil…

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