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Fairfield's Ann Monk, 87, Was Founding Member Of Town's Gaelic-American Club Fairfield's Ann Monk, 87, Was Founding Member Of Town's Gaelic-American Club
Fairfield's Ann Monk, 87, Was Founding Member Of Town's Gaelic-American Club Ann (Monahan) Monk, age 87, of Fairfield and beloved wife of the late George S. Monk, died Saturday, Jan. 22, at Sturges Ridge in Fairfield.  Born in Lissycasey, County Clare, Ireland, she came to the United States in 1950. Being the wife of a career Air Force veteran, Ann lived in many areas throughout George’s 21-year career, finally settling in Fairfield in 1972.  Ann worked for many years as an LPN at the Carolton Convalescent Hospital and also in private duty. She was a founding member of the Gaelic American Club in Fairfield and could often be seen registering members and g…
Fairfield Drummer Bryan Gallace Dies Away At College, 21 Fairfield Drummer Bryan Gallace Dies Away At College, 21
Fairfield Drummer Bryan Gallace Dies Away At College, 21 Bryan Gallace of Fairfield died on Jan. 20 in Boston where he was in college. He was 21 years old. A 2014 graduate of Fairfield Ludlow High and the Regional Center for the Arts, Bryan was a senior at Berklee Music College where he was pursuing a BA in Professional Music.  A gift of a mini guitar and pint-sized amp one Christmas from his beloved Aunt Maureen sparked his creative journey. A talented and dedicated musician, he began lessons at just six years old with Billy Bileca - a patient and amazing teacher who helped Bryan realize his passion for playing guitar.  He first got to perform …