Recent Death Notices From Darien

DARIEN, CT — Here are the recent death notices from Darien.

Nancy White Burden Tapley, 93, who died Aug 24, 2025, was a University of Vermont graduate in home economics, former advertising and market research professional, longtime community leader, successful Berkshire Hathaway realtor, and enthusiastic participant in clubs, gardening, sailing, and church life.

Herbert "Scott" Fritts, 69, who died Aug 20, 2025, was a Susquehanna University graduate, former AIG and Gulf Insurance Group executive, Co-Founder and Chairman of BlueChip Underwriting Services, volunteer EMT and Post 53 advisor, enthusiastic supporter of his children’s athletics, and active paddle, tennis, and music enthusiast.

Richard (Dick) James Montgomery, 96, who died Aug 17, 2025, was a Cornell-trained chemical engineer, Air Force veteran of the Korean War, longtime Mobil Oil employee, avid golfer, curler, scuba diver, and active participant in community and alumni groups.

Virginia “Ginny” Collins Martin, 87, who died Aug 15, 2025, was a University of Connecticut graduate, longtime board member and volunteer with the Family & Children’s Agency, award-winning community leader, active church member and mentor through Stephen Ministries and Alpha, dedicated sailor who spent decades racing and living aboard with her husband, and participant in the Rowayton Garden Club.

Adele Ballot Dempsey, 88, who died Jul 10, 2025, worked at Conde Nast, Group W Communications, and The Robbins Company, was active in schools and youth sports, a longtime Wee Burn Country Club golfer, and an enthusiastic participant in bridge, needlepoint, calligraphy, and family activities.