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Successful New England Financial Executive Dies At Age 61 Successful New England Financial Executive Dies At Age 61
Successful New England Financial Executive Dies At Age 61 A native New Yorker who lived in the Boston area and was a successful financial executive has died at the age of 61. Suzanne Marie Irwin, of Charlestown, Massachusetts, who grew up in Westchester County, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 17, after 13-month illness with Glioblastoma, her obituary said. She grew up in Larchmont and graduated from Mamaroneck High School, according to her obituary. Irwin also received a bachelor's degree from Stonehill College in Massachusetts and an MBA from Iona College in New Rochelle. She worked as a portfolio administrator, securities analyst,…
CT Newlyweds With Baby On Way Battle Potentially Fatal Cancer Diagnosis CT Newlyweds With Baby On Way Battle Potentially Fatal Cancer Diagnosis
CT Newlyweds With Baby On Way Battle Potentially Fatal Cancer Diagnosis At the same time two Connecticut newlyweds are expecting one of the best moments in life, they are also preparing for one of the worst. A month ago, Hartford County resident Josh Chaffee, of Enfield, started a new job, closed on a house with his wife Michelle and was anticipating the birth of his son in July. Now, Josh is being referred to hospice services for a potentially fatal cancer diagnosis. “On May 22nd, after a beautiful day to shower baby Chaffee, while they both should have been unpacking so many perfect baby boy gifts, Michelle instead found herself at the ER with Josh,” the Go…
High School Student From Fairfield County Dies After Battle With Cancer High School Student From Fairfield County Dies After Battle With Cancer
High School Student From Fairfield County Dies After Battle With Cancer A Hudson Valley high school student who lived in Connecticut has died at the age of 16 after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Matthew Dooley died at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 5, following his battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor, according to his obituary. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Jane Dooley, his sisters, his grandmother and his uncles. Matthew was a junior at Trinity-Pawling School in Dutchess County and is remembered for his passion for learning, his obituary said.  He lived in Fairfield County, in the Town of Wilton. He is also remem…