Obituaries

Weeden, Lanigan, Garland: Recent Death Notices From Danbury

Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently passed away.

DANBURY, CT — Recent death notices from Danbury.

James Terico, 89, died Jul 29, 2025; he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, worked as a butcher, and collected antique firearms.

Vincey Z. Lanigan, 96, died Jul 25, 2025; she worked as a bookkeeper for several firms and enjoyed gardening, reading, and jigsaw puzzles.

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Donald Edward Weeden, 95, died Jul 24, 2025; a pioneering institutional broker and reform advocate known as the “Maverick of Wall Street,” he helped reshape U.S. equity markets, led Weeden & Co., authored several books, ran for Congress, served in the U.S. Air Force, and pursued interests in squash, woodworking, and venture investment.

Ann Maroni Marsh, 76, died Jul 22, 2025; she worked nearly 40 years as an antique dealer specializing in vintage accessories and galvanized farm goods, gaining recognition at the Brimfield Flea Market and in "Martha Stewart Living."

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Maria da Piedade Simoes, 100, died Jul 22, 2025; she immigrated from Portugal in 1948 and was known for cooking traditional meals and hosting family gatherings.

Jonathan D. Allen, 73, died Jul 20, 2025; he worked in retail management and property management, enjoyed electronics, crime shows, and jazz music.

Michael Steven Garland, 66, died Jul 19, 2025; he was a pastor, founder of The Body of Christ Church of Danbury, and led outreach efforts including prison ministry, youth sports programs, and community safety initiatives.

William Dean “Bill” Ehli, 77, died Jul 18, 2025; he was a U.S. Army veteran, longtime land surveyor, VFW Post 1672 color guard member, and Boy Scouts of America Scout Master who enjoyed traveling, hunting, wood turning, hiking, and camping.

Robert R. Hall, 77, died Jul 18, 2025; he had a long career in educational publishing, led international sales teams, and enjoyed baseball, genealogy, travel, and collecting coins, stamps, and model trains.

Luella Mae Johns, 87, died Jul 17, 2025; she worked for many years as a machine setup professional at Braden Corporation.

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