Recent Death Notices From Darien: May 15 To May 27

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

Deborah C. Moran (Salerno), 57, died May 27, 2025; a former New York City teacher and longtime kindergarten educator and preschool director in Connecticut, she was an avid traveler and marathon runner.

Thomas Mark Brayton, 82, died May 17, 2025; a Princeton University graduate, he worked as a teacher and coach, in public relations, and the oil industry, and enjoyed tennis, squash, paddle, and rooting for the Yankees and New York Football Giants.

Barbara “Babs” White, 99, died May 16, 2025; a fashion illustrator, costume curator at the Museum of Darien for over 50 years, award-winning gardener, frequent traveler, and lifelong arts enthusiast who played tennis into her 80s.

Susan Patterson, 89, died May 15, 2025; a Smith College alumna and longtime Darien resident, she was devoted to family, known for handwritten notes and phone calls, and maintained deep connections through decades of community and friendship.