Obituaries
Recent Death Notices from Darien
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
DARIEN, CT — Here are the recent death notices from Darien.
Douglas "Doug" Campbell III, 72, who died Sept. 2, 2025, was an executive coach, entrepreneur, professor, author, and national speaker who taught MBA courses, coached CEOs and youth sports, founded The Success Coach and the Stamford Ferguson Library’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program, and enjoyed golf, fishing, biking, ice skating, swimming, travel, and rooting for University of Michigan and Detroit professional teams.
Frank Badart Kemp, 81, who passed away Aug. 30, 2025, was a former Army officer, finance and IT executive, avid sailor, and active volunteer and civic leader who served on the RTM and nonprofit boards, taught boating courses, and enjoyed cruising Long Island Sound.
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Sheila A. (Lunny) Duffy, 90, who died Aug 28, 2025, was a paralegal and Board of Education member in Stamford, devoted mother and grandmother, and active volunteer in Cub Scouts, school fairs, and charitable organizations, who enjoyed travel, Disney trips, Cape vacations, and singing in her church choir.
Pearl Kaminsky, 86, who died Aug 17, 2025, worked as a buyer and salesperson at Ethel Allen, Nora Zandre, and Elsebe's, where she was known for helping clients find outfits that matched their style.
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Agnes Smith Budd, 92, who passed away Aug. 16, 2025, was a banking professional, active Junior League and American Cancer Society volunteer, and avid country club member.
Arthur Foster “Port” Draper Jr., 84, who died Aug 5, 2025, was an engineer, builder, and preservationist who collaborated with architect Philip Johnson for four decades, led sailing programs as founder of the Wednesday Night Racing Series and Commodore of Norwalk Yacht Club, served on boards including St. George’s School and the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, and pursued a lifelong passion for sailing, history, architecture, and gardens.
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