Kerker, Bishop, Legnard: Recent Death Notices From Bethel

BETHEL, CT — Recent death notices from Bethel.

Mary Elizabeth Legnard, 81, passed away on Jan. 25, 2025, after a 33-year tenure as Bethel’s Republican Registrar of Voters, decades of volunteer work with Regional Hospice, and a life centered on family, community service, and cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events.

Brittany C. Jansen, 37, passed away on Jan. 21, 2025, after a career in the beauty industry at Sephora, founding the art collective MADE YOU LOOK, curating vintage fashion, organizing art bazaars, and championing wellness, all while using her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to bring people together.

Florencia Evans Carter, 72, passed away on Jan. 17, 2025, after nearly 25 years as a secretary and ESL intake coordinator at Danbury Public Schools, where she was known for her kindness, and spent her time gardening, bird watching, bowling, traveling, and enjoying family life with her husband and soon-to-arrive grandchild.

Martha Suzanne Bishop, 84, passed away on Jan. 5, 2025, after a 42-year teaching career, including time as a librarian and educator, and enjoyed community theater, storytelling, bell choir, singing, and writing, while dedicating time to volunteering, her family, and her work as an author.

Margarete "Greta" Hannalore Kerker, 85, passed away on Jan. 3, 2025, after a career as a bookkeeper, years of volunteer work with the Women's Civic Club of Katonah, and a life filled with hiking, skiing, tennis, playing piano, traveling, and meticulous planning.

Richard Bernard Samuelson, 89, passed away on Jan. 2, 2025, after a fulfilling life as a U.S. Air Force veteran, competitive softball player, and passionate bowler, card player, and gardener, while also enjoying his career in sales and later working in construction with his son.