Obituary: Dudley H. Fay, III, of Weston

WESTON, CT — Dudley H. Fay, III, age 64, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019 at his home in Weston with his beloved wife, Maureen Ross Fay by his side.

Dudley is survived and deeply loved by his three sisters, Susan Fay of Fairfield, Julie Fay of Montpeyroux, France, Cindy Fay of Trumbull and Cindy's husband Jim Jarboe. Dudley is also survived by his Uncle Jim Preston and his sister- and brother-in-law Marci and Tim Easterbrook.

Dudley was a devoted uncle to his nine nieces and nephews who loved him dearly, Preston (Jamie) Jarboe, Kevin Jarboe, Jeffrey Jarboe, Zoe Fay-Stindt, Ruth Easterbrook, Rose Easterbrook, Joseph Easterbrook, Nicholas Easterbrook and Madalene Easterbrook. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Dudley H. Fay, Jr. and Jean Preston Fay.

Born in Washington, DC, Dudley's early years were spent in many places from Encino, California to Toronto, Canada but "home" for him was always anchored in Weston, where he and Maureen resided. Dudley graduated from Weston High School, and attended Nathaniel Hawthorne College and Northeastern University.

Dudley's 40-year career in Marketing Procurement and Production Management spanned several companies including Vogt/Wein and Marketing Corporation of America in Westport, and ultimately Diageo North America where he retired in 2017.

A man of many names (Chip, Hopper, Da, Fud-a-dud), Dudley's charm and grace attracted many friends who loved him, visited him, and lifted his and Maureen's spirits during his courageous battle with ALS.

Dudley's interests included driving fast cars in his early days, golf, jet and snow skiing, cooking, traveling, and gathering with friends at the Black Duck in Westport. He looked forward to his annual trip to Cape Cod with Maureen, their dogs Jackie and Otis, and their dear friends Mary and Diane. His deep devotion to his wife Maureen, his sisters and the rest of his family was limitless. His gentle nature, infectious laugh, twinkling eyes, heroic courage and good humor will be greatly missed by all. He will be forever in our prayers. He will be forever in our hearts.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Dudley at mass of Christian burial at St. Francis of Assisi, 35 Norfield Road, Weston, CT on Saturday, January 26 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Dudley's memory to The ALS Association Connecticut Chapter, 4 Oxford Road, Unit E4, Milford, CT 06460.

The family thanks the Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County for their care and wonderful staff as well as the ALS Association. The burial will be private and held on a later date.