Schneider, McSpedon, Reardon: Recent Death Notices From Ridgefield

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Recent death notices from Ridgefield.

Ann Lenore Schneider, 76, died on June 2, 2025; she taught history for more than five decades at middle school, high school, and college levels, served on national AP history committees, trained teachers worldwide, earned multiple Fulbright awards, and traveled to 60 countries, integrating global culture and faith into her teaching and service.

Dorothy "Dottie" Helen McSpedon, 89, died on June 7, 2025; she worked for the North Castle Parks and Recreation Department and the Sports Center at Doral Arrowwood, played multiple instruments including the accordion at Carnegie Hall, coached and played softball, bowled in leagues, gardened, followed the New York Mets, and enjoyed cruises and trips to Atlantic City.

Kay Spiegel Ullman, 75, died on June 3, 2025; she studied theatre at the University of Akron and the Neighborhood Playhouse, worked in television and advertising in New York City, performed as an actress, and was active in community life and church events after relocating to Ridgefield.

Harold Eugene Saxton, 89, died on May 31, 2025; he was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Navy veteran, earned a law degree from Ohio State, worked 46 years in legal and contract management at IBM with international assignments, and enjoyed reading, sports, and long walks in nature.

Charles H. Reardon Jr., 94, died on May 16, 2025; he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, taught Spanish at Wilton High School for 32 years, coached cross-country, and enjoyed gardening, caring for his property, and spending time with his dogs and grandchildren.