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In Memoriam
The Fairfield Museum and History Center is saddened by the passing of two
individuals that comprised the fabric of our organization.
Virginia O. Hayes
The Fairfield Museum and History Center suffered a loss in February 2007 with
the passing of Virginia Ogden Hayes. A longtime Fairfield resident with family
ties reaching back to the 18th Century, Virginia was a beloved supporter of the
Fairfield Historical Society and the new museum. Past board member and
officer of the organization, her smiling face and friendly greeting at community
events and at the Ogden House made many feel immediately welcome.
Through the suggestion of Virginia’s friends, the Fairfield Museum and History
Center has decided to honor Virginia’s many contributions to our town by
naming the front desk at the new museum in her memory. A fund
raising effort is presently underway and the museum welcomes donations to
meet its $50,000 goal to make this special tribute to Virginia possible.
David M. Engelman
David M. Engelman, former Deacon of Greenfield Hill Congregational Church
and board member at commercial firms and civic organizations, including the
Connecticut Audubon Society and the Fairfield Historical Society, died
March 9. While he held senior positions during his career at GE, including
Vice President, it will be his community work for which he is most remembered.
David had a powerful sense of personal responsibility to make a difference, the
hallmark of a true community leader. For our organization, he was a member,
a donor, a board member and a visionary who, as a member of the Society’s
Finance Committee, helped create the new museum. Fairfield has lost an
extraordinary leader. David will be forever remembered for his work to
make the museum possible.