Chartier, Newsome, Kieras: Recent Death Notices From Danbury

DANBURY, CT — Recent death notices from Danbury.

Kathy Lee Chartier, 75, died May 22, 2026, and was a Danbury native, Credit Union Hall of Fame inductee and longtime financial executive whose career helped shape credit unions nationwide.

Levi "Skip" Newsome, 85, died May 19, 2026, and was a former Danbury school principal, educator and local historian who spent 36 years serving students in the Danbury school system.

Beverly Anne Kieras, 85, died May 21, 2026, and was a former travel agent, longtime American Red Cross volunteer and community leader known for her dedication to family, faith and public service.

Charles J. Brady, 84, died May 25, 2026, and was a National Guard veteran, retired industrial credit manager and longtime Danbury resident who later volunteered as a Red Cross driver.

Virginia "Ginny" Benton, 87, died May 20, 2026, and was a lifelong Danbury resident, church volunteer and Sunday school teacher known for her devotion to family, community service and gardening.