Kraemer, Fulford, Ahern: Recent Obituaries From New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT — Recent obituaries from New Canaan.

Patricia Marie Hussey-White, 63, a retired Case Manager for Connecticut’s Department of Developmental Services, passed away on Jan. 26, finding joy in gardening, cooking, crafting, decorating, Bruce Springsteen concerts, antiquing trips, and relaxing by the pool.

Yolanda Bensey Kraemer, 77, a devoted preschool teacher at Mother’s Morning Out and passionate hockey fan, passed away on Jan. 24, 2025, finding joy in gardening, home improvement projects, and supporting her grandchildren’s every milestone.

Sydney “Nana” Snell Fulford, 94, a dedicated kindergarten teacher for nearly four decades, genealogy enthusiast, and proud DAR member, passed away on Jan. 17, 2025, finding joy in walking, cheering on local sports, collecting shells, and vacationing on Ocracoke Island.

Paulette Francis Livesay, 86, was a dedicated mother and grandmother who found joy in family, raising three sons and celebrating time with her seven grandchildren.

Louis L. "Jack" Lapolla Jr., 86 was a dedicated history and government teacher for 36 years in Wilton, later mentoring future educators as an adjunct professor, an avid golfer who scored a hole-in-one at 76, and an active member of several community organizations.

Richard Lane Ahern, 95, was an entrepreneur in the paper industry whose career spanned the globe, a dedicated volunteer fireman and Fire Department Commission chairman, an athlete who excelled in track and skiing, an avid reader and loyal Holy Cross alumnus, and a hands-on worker who took pride in maintaining his property with his vintage tractor and beloved Locke lawn mowers.