Stanley Glick, 86, Died; Past Rotary Club President
Stanley Glick, age 86, of Trumbull, passed away on January 15, 2022.
Stanley was born on May 3, 1935 in the Bronx, New York to the late Charles and Jeanne Glick. He graduated from Dewitt Clinton High School and the City University of New York.
He moved to Westport in 1969 where he eventually started a solo Certified Public Accountant practice. Stanley played an active role in the local business community and was a proud member of the Westport Rotary Club, where he previously served as President.
Stanley is survived by his son, Richard Glick; his daughter-in-law, Erin Glick; his daughter, Karen Thomas; his grandchildren Jenny Thomas, Zachary Thomas, and Alexander Glick; his brother Arnie Glick and his sister Elaine Rosen.
He was predeceased by his loving first wife, Adele, and his third wife, Marilyn. He was also predeceased by his sister, Natalie Spilka.
The family would like to express our gratitude to Jenita Bolan Marshall for her compassion and the care she took of Stanley during his final months.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Sherwood Island State Park.
Otis “Jerry” Leslie Smith, 87, Died; Former Westonite, Avid Golfer and Fisherman
Jerry passed away on December 22, 2021, at his home on Marco Island, Fl.
He was born in New York City on September 2, 1934, to Dr. William Leslie Smith and Isabelle Orr. He grew up in the Hartford, CT area. He graduated from Westminster School in Simsbury, CT, and attended Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt, where he met his wife, Gay Nelson. They married in 1958. He went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, PA. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957 and was honorably discharged.
He moved to Weston, Connecticut in 1961 and resided there for over thirty years.
Jerry was an executive in the television and entertainment industry, working for the BBC, Twentieth Century Fox, ABC, and World Vision, from which he retired in 1984.
Jerry was an avid golfer and fisherman. After his retirement, he divided his time between Marco Island in Florida, Prouts Neck in Maine, and one of his most favorite places, Middle Dam, a small fishing village on a lake in rural northern Maine.
He is predeceased by his parents, his brother: William Leslie Smith Jr, his son: Bradford and great niece: Zoë.
Jerry is survived by his wife: Gay Smith, his daughter Gigi Schofield, half-sister Susan Smith Rubin, half-brother Clay Smith, his nieces Kimberley, Elizabeth, Abigail, Courtney, and Carly and great nephews: Justin, Jared, Ian, Owen, and great niece Isabelle.
Jerry will be buried next to his mother and brother at the Hope Cemetery in Kennebunk, Maine. There will be a graveside Memorial Service held in the spring for family and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westminster School, 995 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070, https://westminster-school.myschoolapp.com; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Jerry’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
Jennifer Combs (Malloy), 63, Died; Hunt Club Rider, “Friend to Bees”
Combs, Jennifer (Malloy) Born January 27, 1959, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, NY. She died January 30, 2022, at home in Harvard, MA, surrounded by her family, following a year long struggle with cancer.
As a young girl she moved to Westport, CT, with her family in 1967. She rode horses at Fairfield County Hunt Club from 1971 to 1977. After graduating high school a semester early, Jennifer attended Potomac Horse Center. She went on to Connecticut College with a BA in European History in 1981.
Her next chapter was as a ski instructor at Pico Mountain (1981 - 1984), while living in her family home in Bridgewater, VT. She went on to start her own video production company, All Seasons Video, which brought her to Cambridge, MA.
She married Alexander Combs on August 29, 1993, with his children Zachariah, Daniel, and Matthew by their sides. They all welcomed Meredith into the family in 1994 and moved to Harvard, MA, in 1997. The youngest sibling, Parker, was born in 2001.
A lifelong horsewoman, Jennifer reconnected to the horse world by having ponies at her home in Harvard. In 2006, she built and opened Meadow March Riding Center, a competition-oriented show stable. She also became a grandma in 2006. She spent her time riding and with family, hosting many family events from birthdays to holidays, Winter Solstice and more.
Following her parents' example, Jennifer was involved in many charitable organizations as a board member, donor, and volunteer for decades. Some highlights include the Sun Hill Foundation (1974 - 2015), Harvard Divinity School (1998 - 2013), Zoning Board of Appeals for Harvard, MA (1998 - 2001), Fruitlands Museum (2003 - 2013), Warner Free Lecture Series (2018 - 2021), and Further Forward Foundation (2015 -2022).
Since her time as a member of Temple Emanu-El (Manhattan, NY) in her youth, she faithfully practiced Jewish traditions throughout her life.
She was always family-oriented, generous, kind, a friend to the bees, an artist, mother to many in and out of the family, a horsewoman, animal lover, avid reader, puzzler, and curator of the good time for all.
Jennifer was predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Susan Malloy; and her loyal canine companion, Moby. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Alexander; her brother Timon of Manhattan, NY; her children Meredith Combs (Tiffen) of Arlington, MA, Parker Combs of Cambridge, MA, Zachariah Combs (Kristin) of Shrewsbury, MA, Daniel Combs (Afra) of Washington, DC, and Matthew Combs (Kaitlyn) of Manhattan, NY; her grandchildren Rennie, George, and August; and her niece and nephew Tess and Jake.
The Service will be held at Acton Funeral Home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at 10:00am. Rather than in person, please join us by Tribucast at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9510552428 . In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Native Plant Trust or The Rose Art Museum. Memorial page actonfuneralhome.com
Thomas Jankoski, 70, Died; Former Westporter, “active doer in the community”
Thomas A. Jankoski, 70, graduated from this life with honors on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was welcomed home by his son, T.J. Jankoski, his brother, Henry R. Jankoski, and his parents, Henry T. and Olga Jankoski.
Tom was born in Westport, Connecticut where in his youth he enjoyed flying model airplanes, ice skating, boating, fishing, and clamming. Tom attended Jacksonville University, graduating in Marketing. For nearly 40 years, Tom owned Sun States Sales and touched the lives of many in offering his extensive knowledge in paint sundries.
Tom led a happy life with a strong faith in the Savior Jesus Christ and was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was an active doer in his community, always eager to lend a hand to those in need. Tom was a loving and supportive father, business owner, baseball enthusiast, and sportsman who was a highly skilled sailor, golfer, and fisherman.
Tom is survived by his daughters, Tahlea Jankoski and Elizabeth Dafoe (Jerran Dafoe), sister Carol Barrett (Richard Barrett), cousins Helen Jankoski, Billy Jankoski, Kenny Kertesz, Richard Kertesz, and niece Andrea Jankoski (Germany).
The celebration of Tom's life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Saturday, February 5, 2022.