Nancy T. Sennett Park, 99, Died; Former Westport Public Schools and Famous Artists School Secretary
Nancy T. Sennett Park, 99, of Oak Harbor, Vero Beach, and a long-time resident of Westport, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2022, just a few months before her 100th birthday. Mrs. Park was born June 10, 1922, in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. She graduated from Bates College with a BA in English. Mrs. Park taught high school English and shorthand/typing in Massachusetts and in Connecticut.
Before moving to Westport, Mrs. Park was the administrative assistant to the Director of Rockefeller Center in New York. In Westport, Mrs. Park was the administrative assistant to Victor Keppler, President of Famous Artists Schools in Westport. She later served as the secretary to the Westport Superintendent of Schools.
Mrs. Park moved to Vero Beach, Florida, in 1977 where she taught at St. Edwards School. She was President of the American Association of University Women in Vero from 1985-1987. She was also chair of AAUW's book/author fundraising for many years. Mrs. Park served as Secretary of the Community Church of Vero Beach, where she was a choir member for 22 years. She loved music, and she performed in a Sweet Adelines Quartet for two decades.
Mrs. Park is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Sennett White (Robin), of Vero Beach, Margaret Sennett Hebert (Tom) of Mansfield, Connecticut, grandson Zachary Hebert (Kyungmi), great grandsons Myles Hebert and Max Hebert, all of Farmington. CT., her sister, Marjorie Terry of Essex, CT and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene William Sennett of Westport, CT, her husband, Carl Groth, of Westport, CT and her husband, Benjamin A. Park of Vero Beach.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 4; State Hospitalizations, Positivity Rate Down
The State Department of Public Health reported 4 more cases in Westport over the past day. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 3.35% while hospitalizations were down 3 patients, with 98 patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19 throughout the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 4,038 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 36 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 3.35% [up from 3.65%]
State Hospitalizations: 98 patients [-3]
Sunset over Longshore Boats
The landlocked boats of Longshore Sailing School sat idly along the brick walk as the sun set; its bright orange halo giving off the appearance of warmth and a reminder of the nearing summer evenings in Westport along the shore. WestportLocal.com photo
Morning Weather Report
Today
A slight chance of rain and sleet after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of light rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow
A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 49. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.