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William Jordan, 86, father of resident
William “Bill” Jordan, a Norwalk resident, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, Conn. He was 86 years old, and the father of Colleen Wacha of South Salem.
Mr. Jordan was a graduate of New Canaan High School where he set many athletic records. Last year, he was honored in a ceremony that inducted him into the NCHS Hall of Fame.
He served for four years in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific. He received the Purple Heart in 1945 after being wounded in action.
Mr. Jordan has been the New Canaan tree warden for the past 25 years. He had owned and operated Howard B. Toms Tree Surgery for more than 30 years. In addition, Mr. Jordan was the president of the New Canaan Old Timers Association, where he was instrumental in honoring and recording the achievements of many local athletes.
In addition to Ms. Wacha and her husband, Gary, survivors include his high school sweetheart, Cecilia Portwine Jordan, to whom he had been married
for 65 years; daughter Patricia White and her husband, Brian, of Apex, N.C.; two sisters, Lois Inwood of Trumbull, Conn., and Barbara Apy of New Canaan; three brothers, John Jordan of Boulder, Colo., Alfred Jordan of Flagler, Fla., and David Jordan of Lake Luzerne; seven grandchildren, Kevin Jordan, Renee Torre, Samantha Jordan, Brooke Wacha, Erik Wacha, Emily Profeta and Elizabeth Profeta; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Jordan, Brandon Jordan and Mason Yates; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Jordan was predeceased by his son, William Donald Jordan, his sister Dorothy Courte and his brothers Ralph and Robert Jordan.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, Oct. 5, at St. Matthew Church in Norwalk, Conn. Burial with military honors was private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Jordan may be made to Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital, the Waveny Care Center or to the New Canaan Old Timers Association High School Athletic Scholarship Fund, c/o Lauren Cerretani, P.O. Box 1642, New Canaan, CT 06840.
Arrangements were by the Bouton Funeral Home, 31 West Church Street, Georgetown, Conn.
Emily MacLachlin Carl, restaurateur and naturalist
Emily MacLachlin Carl died at her home in Waccabuc on Saturday, Aug. 11.
Born in Tuxedo, Mrs. Carl grew up in Newburgh, where she developed a life-long love of the Hudson River. After graduating from Skidmore College, she managed a group of 10 Consumers’ Cooperative Restaurants in New York City. In 1937, she married
R. Croxton Morris of White Plains. They moved to Valhalla in 1941. In 1954, following the death of Mr. Morris, she married
George Carl.
Mrs. Carl was very much a part of the community in Valhalla and raised her four daughters there. She taught home economics at Valhalla High School for 20 years. She loved teaching, and made learning a meaningful part of her students’ lives. One of the big events at the high school was Mrs. Carl’s annual fashion show, featuring students modeling the clothing they had made in class.
As a Girl Scout leader, Mrs. Carl introduced many of the local girls to the wonders of nature.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl reached out internationally, making many friends and welcoming them into their home. This included an American Field Service exchange student from Thailand. After her retirement from teaching in 1978, Mrs. Carl enjoyed traveling with her husband to visit friends and family around the United States and Europe.
In 1999, Mrs. Carl moved to Waccabuc to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and Jack Sinnott. Despite the move, Mrs. Carl maintained her membership in the White Plains Women’s Club. Mrs. Carl was a life-long Christian Scientist and a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in White Plains and then in Katonah. Throughout her life, old friends and new were touched by Mrs. Carl’s warm and gracious manner.
Mrs. Carl is survived by her four daughters; Linda Kelley of Boston, Mass., Mary Becker of Acton, Mass., Janet Smith of Chicago, Ill., and Betsy Sinnott of Waccabuc, and their husbands; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Carl loved the natural world: the flowers and trees, birds and animals. For those wishing to honor her memory, donations may be made to the National Audubon Society Living Tribute Program.
A memorial service for Emily MacLachlin Carl will be held on Oct. 7 at 2 at the Katonah Memorial House.
Gathering for Racheal Rae Cole Corsa, former resident
Racheal Rae Cole Corsa, who lived in Cross River in the 1960s and 70s, will be remembered by family and friends at a gathering at the Cyrus Russell Community House on Route 35 in Cross River from 1 to 4 this Saturday, Sept. 22. Ms. Cole Corsa died in Delaware on July 28. Her daughter, Dawneva Cole Evans, said people who remember her mother are welcome to come on Saturday and share their memories. She may be reached at 910-330-1957.
Bonnie Louise Logie Bieder
Bonnie Louise Logie Bieder (wife of Richard Bieder) born June 18, 1941 at Bridgeport Hospital, died Jan. 21, at their home in Bedford, New York surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband as well as their children, Erik Bieder and Julie Alleyne of Norwalk; her sister Linda McCarthy of Branford; her sister-in-law Joan Bieder of California; her grandchildren Evan, Brendan and Tyler Bieder and Alexandra and Joshua Hamel; her nieces Carey Brassell and Carol Logie; and her nephews Thomas and David Logie. She was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Lila Logie.
Bieder graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport in 1959. She graduated from Bates College in Maine, majoring in philosophy, in 1963. For many years she was a social worker with the Connecticut DCYS (in both its Bridgeport and Stamford offices) investigating and dealing with cases of abused children.
For the past 30 years she has been the owner of an art gallery, now called The Lionheart in Pound Ridge, N. Y., which also provides home decorating services including murals and faux finishes. She had a soft spot in her heart for all animals (big and small). In addition she was a very spiritual person exploring and learning many religions and meditative, as well as intellectual, practices.
She was a landscape painter who studied at Silvermine Guild Art Center in New Canaan. Her teacher was famed PBS landscape artist, David Dunlop. She furthered her studies with plein air painting done at sites in France made famous by such great artists as Renoir, Monet and Joseph Turner and in Italy. She was also a member of the board of trustees of Silvermine Guild Art Center. Last year she was the chair of the center's successful and highly regarded annual benefit, which raised significant funds to carry on the center's activities. Those activities include outreach into schools from neighboring communities. She will be missed by all who experienced her grace, her humor, her honesty, and her compassion.
The funeral will be private; however there will be a memorial celebration at the Silvermine Guild Arts Center -- 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan on Jan. 31, beginning at 1 p.m. after which those touched by Bonnie's love, beauty, and presence are invited to share their experiences. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840. The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, in Stamford is in charge of arrangements.
Clayton F. Buckley
Clayton F. Buckley, 85, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., died Jan. 20.
Buckley (Buck as he was known to his friends) was born in Norwalk on April 16, 1924 to Alfred & Viola Benedict Buckley.
As a young man during World War II Buck served in the U.S. Navy and saw action in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.
After returning from the war he served a four-year apprenticeship and became a journeyman sheet metal worker. While working at the trade, he found a desire to help his fellow workers in search of better working conditions. He was elected president of Sheet Metal Workers CT Local #39, based in Norwalk, and served in that post for nine years. He followed that by serving for 16 years as business agent/manager.
While in that position, he was appointed a vice president of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association in Washington, D.C. and served on the executive council from 1979 to 1982. In 1982 he was appointed international representative for the New England and New York City areas. This portion of his career was cut short in May 1986, when his health required him to take disability retirement at which time he and Terry moved across country to Arizona. He has been a cancer patient/survivor since January 1984.
Buck was a 40-year member of Norwalk, CT American Legion Post 12, and a longtime member in good standing of Old Well Lodge No. 108, A.F. & A.M.
As a year-round resident of Sun Lakes for 24 years, he enjoyed being a member of a golf five-some, fishing in the lakes and playing cards with his poker buddies at the clubhouse.
Buck is survived by his wife of 61 years, Terry; and his family in Connecticut; daughter Sue; son Ric; daughter- in-law Pam and grandchildren Tyler, Emily and Katy.
The family expresses gratitude to Hospice of the Valley for the comforting care their husband, father and grandfather received in the last six weeks of his life on earth. Should friends desire, donations may be made in his name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 and/or Sunshine Acres Children''s Home, 3405 N. Higley Road, Mesa, AZ 85215. A private service will be held in Connecticut at the convenience of the family.
Thomas R. "Tom" Corbo
Thomas R. "Tom" Corbo, 78, of Norwalk, died at his home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Harriet Skinner Corbo. He was born in Norwalk on Sept. 26, 1931. He was a graduate of Norwalk High School and had served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He was a retired banker, having worked for many years at Connecticut National Bank and later with Gateway and other banks as they merged. He was actively involved with the Norwalk Biddy Basketball League, the Cranbury Community Athletic Assoc., Senior Babe Ruth League, Ridgefield Italian-American Club, Rotary, Laurel Athletic Club, Norwalk Old Timers Assoc., Norwalk High School Alumni Assoc., South Norwalk Boat Club and was a founder of the Kinlock Baseball Tournament. He was also head usher and very active with St. Philip Church. An avid sportsman, he also followed the Boston Celtics and Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the UCONN Huskies. Survivors include four sons, Thomas R. Corbo and his wife, Patty of Monroe; Timothy R. Corbo of Hollywood, Calif.; Todd R. Corbo and his wife, Linda of Fairfield and Mark R. Corbo of Norwalk; two daughters, Susan Corbo Ameer and her husband, v Charlie of Weston, and Sara Jane Corbo Veno and her husband, Steven of Ridgefield; his sister, Gloria Stone of Lewisboro, N.Y.; brother, Robert Corbo of Norwalk; 12 grandchildren, Stevie, Stephanie, Brendan, Michael, Adam, Kyle, T.J., Charles, Christopher, Kevin, Anna and Madison; and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his mother, Grace Mezzo Anderson; step-father, Arvid J. Anderso; and brother, Leroy Corbo. Contributions in his name may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, 06492-1800 or The American Cancer Society, 333 7th Ave., 17th Floor, NY, NY, 10001.
Marie S. Festo
Marie S. Festo, 94, a Stamford resident, died Jan. 21. She was born on Dec. 14, 1915 in Bayonne, N.J., the daughter of the late Giacinto and Carmella Valentino Schiavello. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred J. Festo Sr. She is survived by her beloved children, Fred J. Festo Jr. and his wife, Rita of Norwalk, George P. Festo of Norwalk, Joseph Festo and his wife, Beth of Florida, and Maria A. Bucci and her husband, Ralph of Stamford; her brothers, Bruno, Frank, Dominick; and sister, Jean; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Nick, James, Lucy and Theresa. Festo was a member of Catholic Daughters for more than 50 years. She was devoted to her faith and family, and was a loyal New York Yankee fan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Camillus Health Center, 494 Elm Street, Stamford, CT 06902.
Mae Bell Fludd
Mae Bell Fludd, 68, of Norwalk, died Jan. 21 at Norwalk Hospital. She was born March 9, 1941 in Orangeburg County, S.C. to the late Freddie and Julia Mae Welfare Hanton. She was educated in the Elloree Public Schools in S.C. After graduating, she married
Louis Fludd and relocated to Norwalk in 1962.
Fludd worked for many years as a certified nursing assistant at Westport Manor. She then worked as a direct support counselor for children with developmental needs at Lower Fairfield County Regional Center in Silvermine and then retired. She was a member in good standing at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Norwalk where she served as a deaconess and sang in the gospel choir for many years.
Fludd enjoyed fishing, flower gardening, cooking and baking cakes -- but most of all she loved caring for her family, which she cherished the most.
In addition to her husband Louis, she leaves to cherish her wonderful memory four sons Louis Jr. of Columbia, S.C.; Marvin and Kenny of Norwalk and Keith of Queens, N.Y.; four sisters and two brothers Flossie Taylor, Rosa Mae Preston, Sarah Bell Hanton, Freddie, Jr. and Jake Hanton all of Philadelphia, Penn.; and Maggie Hanton of Denmark, S.C.; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many relatives and dear friends.
In addition to her parents, two brothers Willie and David Hanton and one sister Learline Taylor predeceased her.
