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Bryce, Edward S. 'Ed' b. September 24, 1921 d. December 6, 1999
Stage, Radio, and Television Actor. He was best known for two roles: the character Captain Steve Strong on television's "Tom Corbett-Space Cadet" from 1954 to 1955; and an on/off again role as Bill Bauer on the long running CBS Television Soap Opera, "The Guiding Light" from 1959 to 1983. (Bio by: Chuck Kearns)
Memorial Garden of The Unitarian Church, Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Upper Level of memorial garden
Fraser, James Earle b. November 4, 1876 d. October 11, 1953
Sculptor. He began carving figures from pieces of limestone at age 14 and went on to become one of American's most noted sculptors and designers. In the early years of the 20th Century his realistic style changed architectural sculpture world wide. He designed the Indian head buffalo nickel in 1913, which has been called the first uniquely American coin. He also designed the Navy Cross and World War I victory medals. In 1919, he received the most prestigious Saltus Medal art award. From 1920 to...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Willowbrook Cemetery, Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Fraser, Laura b. September 14, 1889 d. August 13, 1966
American Sculptor. Born Laura Gardin on September 14, 1889, in Chicago, daugther of John Emil and Alice Tilton Gardin. As a young girl, Laura was given her first horse and developed her lifelong love of animals, which often became her subjects. She had an aptitude in modeling figures and working in clay, a talent she developed under the guidance of her mother, who herself was a talented painter and musician. After completing High School, Laura studied at Columbia University briefly, then...[Read More] (Bio by: steven bieda)
Willowbrook Cemetery, Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Judah, Henry Moses b. June 12, 1821 d. January 14, 1866
Civil War Union Brigadier General. He graduated from West Point in 1843 and fought in the war with Mexico. When the Civil War erupted he helped raise the 4th California Volunteers and became its Colonel in September, 1861. The 4th, served in the Washington defenses and he was promoted to Brigadier General in March, 1862. He was named Acting Inspector General of the Army of Tennessee and commanded a division during the Battle of Corinth, Mississippi. He was assigned as Acting Inspector General...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Kings Highway Cemetery, Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Kipnis, Alexander b. February 1, 1891 d. May 14, 1978
Ukrainian-born operatic bass singer. Principal bass singer for the Berlin Opera Company in the 1920s. Sang with the Chicago Civic Opera Company (1924-1932) and the New York Metropolitan Opera (1939-1946). He was considered one of the best bass singers of his time and was known for his distinctive voice and interpretations of Wagner and Russian operas. After his retirement from the Metropolitan, he taught at the Juilliard School of Music, the New York College of Music and privately.
Willowbrook Cemetery, Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Reiner, Fritz b. December 19, 1888 d. November 15, 1963
Conductor. He is probably best remembered for his tenure on the podium of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Born Frederick Martin Reiner to a non-observant Jewish family, he was raised in Pest and studied piano and composition at the Franz Liszt Academy where one of his teachers was noted composer Bela Bartok. He held posts in Budapest and Dresden, spending time early in his career with Richard Strauss whose works he was to conduct often. Universally considered a very good maestro, many feel that...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Willowbrook Cemetery, Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Sherwood, Samuel Burr b. November 26, 1767 d. April 27, 1833
US Congressman. Elected to represent Connecticut as At-Large in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1817 to 1819. Also served as a Member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives in 1809, and Member of the Connecticut State Senate in 1816. (Bio by: K)
Evergreen Cemetery, Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Somers, Brett b. July 11, 1924 d. September 15, 2007
Actress. Born Audrey Johnson, she is best known as a panelist on the 1970s CBS television show "Match Game". She began her career on Broadway, appearing in "Seven Year Itch" and "The Country Girl" with co-star Jack Klugman, who she married in 1953. In the 1950s she made her initial television appearances in theatrical programs like "Philco Playhouse" and "Kraft Theater Playhouse 90". Her primetime television credits included "The Fugitive," "The New Perry Mason," "The Odd Couple," " Love...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Cancer
Memorial Garden of The Unitarian Church, Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Upper Level of memorial garden

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