Obituaries

Recent Death Notices From Darien: July 10 To July 29, 2025

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

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

William Vincent “Vin” Burke, 85, died July 29, 2025; a broadcast news executive and journalism educator whose career spanned several news stations, earning numerous awards for excellence in local television reporting and later teaching at the University of New Haven, while also serving his community through civic and recreational organizations.

Quinn Martin Fatherley, 58, died July 13, 2025; a U.S. Navy veteran and nuclear engineer who served aboard submarines and later worked at Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore national laboratories, he was known for his mechanical skill, global curiosity, and connecting with others.

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Charles W. “Spike” Schellenger, 95, died July 10, 2025; a Marine Corps veteran and Columbia Business School graduate who spent his career in finance serving broadcasting companies in New York and enjoyed skiing and volunteering with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports.

Ann Rodgers Mulock, 87, died July 10, 2025; a former teacher and nonprofit executive who taught English, history, and sociology, led the YWCA in Darien, directed administration at St. Luke’s Community Services, volunteered extensively, and pursued genealogy, travel, gardening, and puzzles.

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