Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Canaan. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
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He was born in New York (NY) on October 29, 1916 (a Sunday) and died in Montrose (NY) on May 23, 2006 (a Tuesday).
Ossining is located in Westchester County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of New Canaan (which is located in Fairfield County).
At the time of his death, he was 31.
He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the south southwest of New Canaan. The cemetery is located in Queens County, New York.
Port Chester is located in Westchester County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of New Canaan (which is located in Fairfield County).
At the time of his death, he was 64.
He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west southwest of New Canaan. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
Portsmouth is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Briarcliff Manor is located in Westchester County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of New Canaan (which is located in Fairfield County).
At the time of her death, she was 105.
She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west southwest of New Canaan. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
Mineola is located in Nassau County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of New Canaan (which is located in Fairfield County).
At the time of his death, he was 72.
He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the south southwest of New Canaan. The cemetery is located in Queens County, New York.
Stonestown is located in San Francisco County, California.
Croton-on-Hudson is located in Westchester County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of New Canaan (which is located in Fairfield County).
At the time of his death, he was 56.
He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west southwest of New Canaan. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
She was born in London (England) on December 25, 1865 (a Monday) and died in Hartsdale (NY) on July 17, 1950 (a Monday).
Hartsdale is located in Westchester County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of New Canaan (which is located in Fairfield County).
At the time of her death, she was 84.
She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west southwest of New Canaan. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.