Judy Brown Stroup, 78, Died; Former Westporter, World Traveler
Judy Brown Stroup passed away in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Judy was born on March 4, 1943, in Montgomery, Alabama to Doris Bailey Brown and Captain James Couch Brown while they were stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base. Judy attended Decatur City Schools and graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1961. While in high school, Judy was selected to the J.P. Allen Teen Board, which ignited her passion for sophisticated fashion. Following high school, Judy attended the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Tri Delta sorority and the Angel Flight Drill Squad.
After leaving the University of Georgia, Judy began working for Western Electric and then McCann Erickson. Following her time with McCann Erickson, she worked for Alitalia Airlines and organized numerous international trips for her fellow Atlantans. Her time at Alitalia is what sparked her love of travel. In 1966, Judy married Wesley Stroup, her high school sweetheart, and throughout their life together, they made numerous trips to all corners of the globe. Whether they were entertaining clients at Super Bowls and other sporting events or traveling with friends, they saw it all.
After the birth of their first child, Judy decided to leave the corporate world to focus on her most important role of being the best mom. In 1980, Wes' job moved the family to Pittsburgh, PA, where she formed a new circle of lifelong friends. Following several years in Pittsburgh, the family moved to Westport, CT and then to Manhattan, NY. Wes had always promised Judy that he would get her back to her beloved Atlanta, so when he retired, they moved back home in 2000.
Back in Atlanta, Judy remained active in the community as a member of the Tri Delta Sorority Alumni group, the Woman's Auxiliary of Piedmont Hospital, and the Auxiliary Volunteers at Northside Hospital. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, going to new restaurants, and spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 48 years.
Judy has left us with wonderful memories as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and warmhearted friend. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile. Surviving are her children, son James Stroup (Kathy) of Dunwoody, GA, daughter Virginia Carper (Jon) of Sandy Springs, GA, brother Dr. Samuel Brown (Linda) of Milton, GA, grandchildren James and Bailey Carper and Wesley Stroup, and loving companion Jim McLellan.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be conducted on Tuesday, the 1st of March at two o'clock in the afternoon at H.M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, Sandy Springs. The Rite of Committal will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Atlanta Humane Society in memory of Judy Brown Stroup.
Janis T. Folsom, 97, Died; Saugatuck, Staples Staffer, Westporter for 70 Years
Janis T Folsom, age 97, a Westport resident for 70 years, passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2022.
She was predeceased by her husband, John C Folsom and a son Peter- Rufus Folsom. She is survived by her sons John C Folsom, William T Folsom, Timothy T Folsom (Laurie); her daughters Jean F Kerwin (Michael) and Susan H Folsom; Her grandchildren Matthew (Megan), John (Ashley), Peter (Sabrina), Stephen (Jessica), Dana (Johnny), Christopher (Jackie), Maggie (Luke) and Kearstyn; her sisters Judy T Warren and Jacqueline T Wogan; her brother William H Thaxter; her five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her long term caregiver Venetia Johnson.
Janis was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hiking, cross country skiing, playing tennis, and picnics at Compo Beach. She was a member of the Westport Garden Club, Westport Historical Society and Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Janis worked for the Westport School system, first at Saugatuck Elementary school and then at Staples High School.
A memorial service will be held on April 30, 2022 at 1:00 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church
In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.
Gladys Eva McCubbin, 93, Died; World Traveler, Former Westporter
Gladys Eva McCubbin, 93, of Charlottesville, Va., died on Sunday, February 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving children.
She was born on January 19, 1929, in Calgary, Canada, to the late Fred and Grace Wilson. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas John McCubbin. They were married for almost 60 years which were filled with a life of love and adventure that took them around the world.
Gladys is survived by her children, daughter, Cheryl Norman and her husband, Clarke, of Charlottesville; daughter, Karen Bradbury and her fiancé, Mark Barrere, of Wilton, Conn.; son, Brent McCubbin and his wife, Allison, of Bend, Ore.; daughter Lisa Gibson and husband, Ian, of Reno, Nev.; 13 grandchildren, Virginia Burke (Bryan Murphy), Kristina Wolverton (Mike), Karla Dofflemyer (Andy), Robert Schwartz, Martin Norman, Jackie Magnusson (Jeff), Ryan LaPak and fiancée, Kelly, Connor McCubbin (Abby), Cooper McCubbin, Chris Scotty, Mike Scotty, Ross Gibson, and Cailey Gibson; plus eight great-grandchildren.
Gladys was a loving and supportive wife and mother who embraced her husband's opportunity to travel the world for his job at Exxon Mobil. The one criteria was that every move had to bring her closer to warmer weather than Calgary. They lived in New York City, Westport, Conn., London & Kent, England, Tripoli, Libya and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. They enjoyed travel with family & friends to the Far East, Europe, Australia & New Zealand and many other interesting locales. John and Gladys retired to Florida and Cape Cod and spent many years entertaining family and friends.
Gladys was a very caring person, intuitively reaching out to those who needed love and support, whether she knew them or not. She was a self-taught, very talented interior designer who took great pride in organizing and displaying the many collectibles from her travels. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and maintained a sense of whimsy and wonder at the world to the end. Above anything, her family and friends were her greatest joy.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, American Stroke Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 214, Overland Park, KS 66202, or Scripps Research, 130 Scripps Way, Jupiter, FL 33458.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
Marianne Tarqueno, 83, Died; Former Westporter with Love for Compo and Gardening
Marianne Tarqueno passed away peacefully at age 83 on February 2,2022.
Formerly of Westport Ct for the past 54 years. Marianne and her husband Joseph Tarqueno raised their three children there.
Marianne and her family enjoyed times spent at Compo Beach during the summer as well as boating on Long Island sound. She also enjoyed gardening.
Marianne had impeccable taste and was admired by her loving family. She dedicated herself to her loving husband of 64 years, her children and grandchildren who adored and admired her.
She was predeceased by her parents; Benjamin Kulakowski and Balbina Kulakowski, her sister Audrey Autuori Jack and her beloved son David Tarqueno.
She is survived by her adoring husband Joseph Tarqueno of Boca Raton,Fl; daughter Lisa Crawford of Ridgefield Ct, and son Peter Tarqueno of Carmel, CA. Also a sister; Donna Fischer of Zurich, Switzerland.
"Mamere" as she was lovingly known by her two grandchildren; Christine Crawford of North Branford, Ct and Cole Crawford of New Haven ,Ct.As well as several nieces and nephews.
Marianne will be forever in our hearts and deeply missed by many friends and family.
In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research www.michaeljfox.org/donate
Service to take place Thursday, February 17th at 11:00 a.m. at St Luke's Church, 49 North Turkey Hill Rd, Westport Ct.