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Moses A. Maillet, Sr.
Jan 28, 2026
AMENIA — Moses A. “Tony” Maillet, Sr., 78, a longtime resident of Amenia, New York, passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Tony owned and operated T & M Lawn and Landscaping in Amenia.
Born on March 9, 1947, in St. Alphonse de Clare, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Leonard and Cora (Poirier) Maillet. Tony proudly served in the US Army during Vietnam as a heavy equipment operator. On May 12, 1996, in Amenia, he married Mary C. Carberry who survives at home.
Tony was a life member of the Amenia Fire Company with 51 years of dedicated service, actively driving fire trucks until his illness in Nov. of 2025. He was charter member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club NY Chapter 33 in Pleasant Valley, New York and a member of the American Legion Post # 178 in Millerton, New York.
In addition to his loving wife, Tony is survived by a son, Moses A. Maillet, Jr. of Waterbury, Connecticut, and two brothers, Mark Maillet of New Port Richie, Florida and Bernard Ross of Cambridge, Ontario. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Moses A. Maillet, III and Jacob Maillet; a great-granddaughter, Mary Lillian Maillet and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Tony was predeceased by three brothers, Theodore Poirier, Donald Maillet and Edward Maillet.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Church, 4 Lavelle Rd., Amenia, New York with Rev. Andrew O’Connor officiating. Military honors and firematic services will follow the memorial mass at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amenia Fire Company, 36 Mechanic Street, Amenia, NY 12501. For directions or to send the family a condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com
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George Martin Fischer
Jan 28, 2026
WINDHAM — George Martin Fischer, 70, of Windham, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2026.
George was born in Velbert, Germany, to Elisabeth and Franz Fischer, and later grew up in New Jersey, the eldest of three brothers. He attended college in New York City before returning home to learn the mason’s craft under his father’s guidance. That early training became the foundation of a life defined by skill, integrity, and pride in building things that last. George went on to own his own masonry company before transitioning into corporate sales in the commercial brick industry. In that role, he worked closely with architects and builders, helping construct iconic buildings across cities throughout the Northeast—landmarks he would often point out during family travels.
On Aug. 23, 1980, George married the love of his life, Gail Susanne Miner. Married for 45 years, they built a life rooted in devotion, hard work, and shared purpose. Together, they built their first home in Lakeville, and later lovingly restored and fully remodeled two historic homes, one in Newport, New York—where they raised their daughters—and one in Windham, Connecticut. Together, they brought new life to old spaces with the same care George brought to everything he touched.
Above all else, George was—by every meaning of the word—an extraordinary father. He was the proud and joyful father of his two daughters, and those who knew him best often said they had never seen a man express such pure, unwavering delight in his children. His pride was constant, his love unmistakable, and his devotion absolute. Over the years, George also became a second father to many, offering wisdom and steady guidance through stories, humor, and an ever-watchful presence that was calm and steady, but never judgmental.
George is survived by his beloved wife, Gail; his daughters, Stefanie (and her fiancé, Thomas Moulton) and Victoria; his brother, Robert; and his nephew, Nicholas. He was predeceased by his brother, William.
A memorial service will be held at Salisbury Congregational Church on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. Family and friends are invited afterward to a reception at The Interlaken from 2 to 5 p.m. to celebrate George’s life. If you are able to attend the reception, please R.S.V.P. to his daughter, Stefanie, at Stefanie.Dianna.Fischer@gmail.com by Feb. 20. If you have stories you would like shared during the service (which his family warmly invites), or photos you would like included at the reception, please email Stefanie at the address above.
Although flowers are appreciated, donations in George’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org.
The Kenny Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
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Donald Harry Earl Weaver
Jan 28, 2026
MILLERTON — Donald Harry Earl Weaver III, 59, a lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Sharon Hospital in Sharon from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Weaver worked for seventeen years at Flood’s Sanitation Service in Millerton, as a truck driver, and for eighteen years at Taylor Oil, Inc. in Dover Plains, as a plumber and service technician prior to his retirement.
Born Jan. 2, 1967, in Sharon, he was the son of the late Donald H.E. Weaver, Sr. and Alice (Funk) Weaver. He attended Webutuck High School in Amenia. On Aug. 22, 1988, in Millerton, he married the love of his life Diann Lynn Duprey. Mrs. Weaver survives at home in Millerton. Mr. Weaver was a fantastic guitar player and played with the Fender Bender Traditional Country Music Band locally for many years, and he also collected guitars. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed collecting and tinkering with classic cars, trucks and tractors. Mr. Weaver served his community for several decades as a member of Ancram Volunteer Fire Company in Ancram, New York, where he was awarded life membership status for his many years of dedicated service.
In addition to his wife Diann, Mr. Weaver is survived by three sons; Justin Weaver and his companion Monica Hiserodt of Ancram, James Weaver and his fiancé Taylor Hall of Pine Plains, and Joshua Weaver and his wife Emily of Copake; four grandchildren, Jacob, Waylon, Weston and Lianey Weaver; his sister, Donna Smalls of Millerton; his mother-in-law Elinor Duprey of Millerton and several nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his infant brother, Donald H.E. Weaver II and his father-in-law, Robert C. Duprey.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A funeral service will take place at 3:30 p.m. during visitation. The Ancram Fire Company will conduct a fire department service at 3:45 p.m. followed by a closing prayer offered by Pastor Jan Brooks. Burial will take place privately at Amenia Island Cemetery in Amenia, New York, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ancram Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 8, Ancram, NY 12502 or the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Donald’s memory, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546.
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Elaine Monty
Jan 28, 2026
EAST CANAAN — Elaine (Small) Monty, 85 formerly of East Canaan, died Dec. 27, 2025, at the Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Elaine was born Sept. 8, 1940, in Winsted, Connecticut, daughter of the late Morris Layton and Anna (Couch) Small.
Elaine worked for 23 years at the Becton-Dickinson Company in Canaan. During her time there she worked in many departments including Sterilization, Assembly, and Moulding. Elaine’s greatest loves were her family and all animals especially her best friend, Harrison, her cat.
Elaine is survived by her daughterRebecca Roth and her son Matthew Monty both of Canaan. She is also survived by her three grandchildren; Aaron and Dillon Roth and Kelly Monty.
Graveside services will be held in the spring at Hillside Cemetery in East Canaan.Memorial donations may be made to the North Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps PO Box 178 Canaan, CT 06018.
Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home 118 Main St. Canaan, CT 06018.
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