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I received the following today about an exhbition of Ken Mead's paintings.  There is more information on his artwork under his obituary listing in the "In Memory" section of this website.  There is also a writeup on his life on the gallery's website (apparently based mainly on information from his wife Yuko) if you are interested in reading more.

"Hello, my name is Thomas, I run Thomas VanDyke gallery in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York. I wanted to tell you that we are having an exhibition of Ken Meads's paintings. Ken passed away 4 years ago this month. I understand he graduated with the New Canaan High School class of 1968. I just wanted to pass along news of the exhibition that opens next Saturday, July 15th (and runs through August 4) in case you or anyone else is interested. Thanks, Thomas"

thomasvandyke.com/kenmeads

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Just learned from Hank Whitsett ('67) and Bruce Jones that Jon Connor passed away in early July, 2022. According to Bruce- " He had cancer.  Jon had a very successful construction company in Lyons, CO.  He was working on a project at that time and for some reason decided not to tell anyone about his condition.  So a complete shock.  Mike Folda was the person who let me know.  Jon's older sister and daughter came out from California and had all of his local friends over for a really nice celebration of his life at his beautiful home in Lyons." 

Hank added that Jon is survived by his former wife, daughter and grandchildren. 

On a happier note, Bruce added that he, Mike Folda and Jon have lived in the same part of Colorado (Boulder county) since the 1970s and have been close all that time.  Bruce and Mike are doing well (good news!!).  Mike does consulting for home builders and lives in Longmont, CO and Bruce plays guitar in a group and lives in Lafayette, CO.

Ann

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I wish I could post more happy news!  How about filling us in about your travels, kids, grandkids, or great grandkids!  Updates on your lives!  Seen any classmates lately? We'd love to hear from you!!

Personally, my husband Bill and I are currently the grandparents of 2 boys - ages 2 and 5.  We recently spent a weekend babysitting and gained fuller appreciation of why God gave children to the young!  We'll be babysitting again for 9 days later this summer while their parents go to Europe to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Fortunately the boys will be in day care during the week so we'll have time to recharge!  Before that, during a trip to the west coast to visit our other daughter and husband who live in Portland, OR, we are looking forward to spending a few days with Wendy Westland Ayars and her husband Gary. Hoping to enjoy some of Gary's wine and fresh mussels collected off their beach on Puget Sound.

Hope everyone has a great summer.  Please keep in touch!!  Ann

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Sadly, I just heard got the following email from Barb Kenyon Engle: " Pris Wells died in Anderson, South Carolina January 4.  We kept in touch always.  She had been a nurse and medical administrator with a long career in CT.  Two divorces, no children.  She lived near her sister Lisa.  I will miss her.."  Unfortunately I have no other information nor could Barb provide me with any, and as of now I have not been able to find an obituary. 

Ann Stillman Wilson