Fund Started For Daughters Of Wilton Man Found Dead

WILTON, CT — A GoFundMe campaign has been started for the daughters of the 53-year-old Wilton man who was found dead after a search last week.

Todd R. Davies was reported missing around 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Search parties discovered his body near the trails of Schenck's Island in the Norwalk River. Police say no foul play is suspected.

Davies' former wife, Jessica Davies, has organized a GoFundMe campaign for his daughters.

"Todd enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, surfing, making people laugh, the Giants and the Yankees but above all he loved the two most important things in his world - his two daughters Rachel and Lindsay," posted to the campaign page.

"To Todd, education was always an extremely important focus for the girls. Due to this tragic death, any donations would be greatly appreciated in helping the girls continuing education so they are able to reach their dreams and make their daddy proud."

As of Tuesday morning, $435 has been raised towards a goal of $5,000.

Todd Davies was born in Norwich Aug. 14, 1966, the son of Angele and Thomas (Spud) Davies. He attended Ledyard High School, graduating with the Class of 1984. He graduated from UConn with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

He was an avid surfer, president of the Ledyard Youth Basketball League, an active community member and a member of the Corvette Club.

In addition to his parents, former wife and daughters, he is survived by his fiancée, Laura Davidson. He was brother to Christopher Davies, Stephanie Wyman, and Crystal Davies.

Davies' family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1650 Route 12, Gales Ferry. Burial will be private for the family.

Donations to his daughters' GoFundMe campaign can be made here.

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