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Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis In Fairfield Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis In Fairfield Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says
Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis In Fairfield Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says The Connecticut woman who hit and killed Meghan Raveis, a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family, had three children in her car when the crash occurred, according to authorities. The arrest warrant for Fairfield County resident Meghan Rice, age 51, of Newtown, describes the incident which took the life of the 45-year-old mother of three on Friday, June 23 on Redding Road in the town of Fairfield as she was out for a walk. When Fairfield Police arrived on the scene, they found a neighbor performing chest compressions on Raveis who had been thrown out of her shoes more t…
Beloved Mom, Pillar In Community: Death Of 45-Year-Old Woman Mourned In Fairfield Beloved Mom, Pillar In Community: Death Of 45-Year-Old Woman Mourned In Fairfield
Beloved Mom, Pillar In Community: Death Of 45-Year-Old Woman Mourned In Fairfield New Update: Member Of Raveis Real Estate Family Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Loving Heart' The death of a well-known mother, wife, and fundraiser who was a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family has shaken the Connecticut community where she lived after she was struck by a car while taking a walk. Fairfield County resident Meghan Raveis, age 45, died just before 3 p.m. on Friday, June 23 in the town of Fairfield, in the 500 block of Redding Road. "My heart breaks for the Raveis family," said Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda L. Kupchick. "It’s a horrible tra…
Beloved Trumbull Paraeducator Dies At Age 55 Beloved Trumbull Paraeducator Dies At Age 55
Beloved Trumbull Paraeducator Dies At Age 55 A beloved paraeducator from Fairfield County has died after a 10-year battle with breast cancer. Robin Bova, age 55, of Trumbull, died Sunday, May 21, just weeks after being named Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center's Paraeducator of the Year. Known to all as Miss Robin, Bova was known for her personality, which according to a GoFundMe, was "as big as her hair." "Her sense of humor was even bigger," said Gail Kay, who organized the fundraiser. "She was wholly dedicated to her three boys and husband Kevin." According to the fundraiser and TECEC's principal Matthew Wheeler,&…
Connecticut Restaurant To Close After 26 Years As Owner Focuses On Family Connecticut Restaurant To Close After 26 Years As Owner Focuses On Family
Connecticut Restaurant To Close After 26 Years As Owner Focuses On Family After serving customers for more than two decades, a Connecticut restaurant will soon close its doors. Pancho Loco, located in the Tolland County town of Vernon, will close on Friday, Feb. 24, the owner announced on Friday, Jan. 20. He said he made the decision to close the eatery as his wife undergoes chemotherapy. "The last year has been a challenge for my family as my wife is currently fighting breast cancer," the announcement reads. "Her prognosis is good, and she amazes me how strong she is battling the side effects of chemo. Her treatments continue to be ongoing for most of this year…
Norwalk Police Wear Pink Patches In Support Of Breast Cancer Research/Treatment Norwalk Police Wear Pink Patches In Support Of Breast Cancer Research/Treatment
Norwalk Police Wear Pink Patches In Support Of Breast Cancer Research/Treatment The Norwalk Police Department and the Norwalk Police Benevolent Association are thinking pink and have teamed up to bring the Pink Patch Project to Norwalk. The project is a collaborative effort among law enforcement agencies to combat breast cancer, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrance Blake. According to Blake, the department and association will work with the Norwalk Hospital Smilow Family Breast Health Center during October to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment.  During the effort, Norwalk officers will be pink patches on their unifo…
Shivaun Mahony Of Westport, Adventurer, Traveler, Dies Of Breast Cancer Shivaun Mahony Of Westport, Adventurer, Traveler, Dies Of Breast Cancer
Shivaun Mahony Of Westport, Adventurer, Traveler, Dies Of Breast Cancer Shivaun Mahony of Westport being remembered as a traveler and adventurer died in July of breast cancer at age 64. A mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, Mahony spent most of her life in Westport, California and New York City, according to the obituary. She loved to travel and loved adventures. She was a longtime student of the Diamond Approach, a contemporary spiritual path of human realization and development. She joined an ongoing group in New York City in 2002 and began studying with the founder of the teaching, A.H. Almaas, in 2011.  Mahony was a cherished member of the Diam…
Columbia Breast Surgeon Brings High-Quality Care To NYP Lawrence Hospital Columbia Breast Surgeon Brings High-Quality Care To NYP Lawrence Hospital
Columbia Breast Surgeon Brings High-Quality Care To NYP Lawrence Hospital WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Women living in Westchester and surrounding counties now have access to superior breast care close to home at the NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center in Bronxville. The Hospital is designated an accredited breast center by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers for delivering the highest level of evidenced-based care for patients with diseases of the breast. Michelle Azu, MD, FACS, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon at NYP Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, lea…