Jeanne Wylie Crist, 99, Died; Longtime Westporter, Saugatuck Congregational Member
Jeanne Wylie Crist, 99 years young, passed from this earth on August 3, 2022. A resident of Kimball Farms in Lenox for eleven years, she made many friends and was able to live near her daughter, Karen Crist Miller and her family.
Born on December 2, 1922, Jeanne was the only child of Hugh Wood Wylie and Nordica Root Wylie of Binghamton, NY. Her father rose through the ranks from pharmacy clerk to regional sales with Merck, Sharp and Dohme during the Great Depression and the family lived in Dearborn, MI before settling in Albany, NY.
Jeanne married her Albany high school sweetheart, Robert W. Crist ("Mike"), in 1947 after working with the Naval Department in New York City and Mike's service in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Two sons were born in New York City before they settled in Westport, CT where Karen was born in 1956.
They resided in Westport for nearly 50 years before moving to Lenox in 2011 when Mike's health faltered. They were members of Saugatuck Congregational Church, loved walking Compo Beach and cherished many friends. In retirement they purchased a cottage on Lake Bomoseen in Vermont where Mike had enjoyed his childhood. Lee's Point was shared joyously with their children and grandchildren for swimming, boating, badminton, mini-golf, barbecues, board games and so much more. Jeanne and Mike also travelled extensively throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Mike, in 2011, her son, Robert Wylie "Lee" Crist (Darlene Trew Crist), in 1983 and son, Jeffrey Hugh Crist, in 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Matthew Miller), three grandchildren - Matthew Charles "Chas" (Ashley), Geoffrey Robert (Michelle) and Kathleen Wylie "Kaylee", and five great-grandchildren - Charley Grace, Nuala Allison, Declan Joseph, Wylie Hope and Penelope Dawn.
We are all grateful to the entire Kimball Farms community where Jeanne thrived in many activities and was well served as her health declined, including during the pandemic. Similarly, her care by the BMC medical staff and team was supremely competent and compassionate.
A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Westport, CT where she will be interred with her beloved Mike and two sons.
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Morning Weather Report
Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
High Tides
6:00 AM / 6:28 PM
Low Tides
12:01 AM / 12:10 PM
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 16; State Positivity Rate Up, Hospitalizations Down
The State Department of Public Health reported 16 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was up to 12.24% while 336 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,620 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 38 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 12.24% [up from 11.75%]
State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 336 patients [down from 352]
Julia Ann Riester, 81, Died; Artist, Avid Reader, Former Westporter
On July 31, 2022, Julia Ann Walsh Riester, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 81.
Julia (Julie) was born on Feb. 11, 1941 in La Grange, Ky. to John and Elizabeth Walsh. Growing up in La Grange, Julie was an avid reader, national award winning 4H member and had a love for the arts. She graduated from Louisville's Sacred Heart High School then went on to enjoy her time at St. Mary's College in South Bend, Ind. where she gained recognition for her artistic talents and graduated in 1963.
Julie continued her education and graduated from University of Louisville with a Masters degree in 1964. Using her artistic talents and education degree, she moved to Boston for several years supporting development of textbooks. On May 27, 1967, she married John Thomas Riester II (Jack). Early in their marriage, they briefly lived in Westport, Conn. Then returned to Columbus, Ind. where they raised three sons and a daughter.
Julie was an active member at St. Bartholomew Church where she taught and volunteered at St. Bartholomew School while supporting and volunteering for her children's various community engagements, member of Book, Garden and Social Clubs, enjoyed playing tennis and supporting the community of Wrightsville Beach, NC. Along with her faith, Julie's family was always a focused value in her life.
Julie's passing was preceded by her husband of 47 years, John Thomas Riester II (Jack). Julie is survived by her son, John Thomas III and his wife Laura Sue Wisehart in Union, Ky.; a daughter, Katherine Marie and her husband, Ryan Patrick Carr, and grandchildren, William, John and Andrew in Austin, Texas; a son, James Patrick, and his wife, Jill Collet, in Cincinnati, Ohio; and a son, Mark Edward, and his wife, Sarah Granger, and grandson, John Thomas IV (Jack) and granddaughter, Georgia James in Prosper, Texas.
Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church with Father Clem Davis officiating. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at the church. In keeping with the family's wishes, cremation will take place following the service.
Westport Property Transfers: July 18th - 22nd
Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $79,091.12
Total Sales: $34,596,450.00
Highest Transfer Price: 1 Winding Court: $5,721,250
Lowest Transfer Price: 5 Cricket Lane: $744,000
Transfers:
1 Winding Court: $5,721,250
39 Spicer Road: $2,960,000
21 Deerwood Lane: $2,572,700
1 Sniffen Road: $2,520,000
41 Sturges Commons: $2,375,000
13C Dogwood Lane: $2,150,000
9 Keyser Road: $1,810,00
25 Bulkley Avenue North: $1,625,000
217 North Avenue: $1,600,000
90 Hillandale Road: $1,440,000
9 Grays Farm Road: $1,140,000
11 Iris Lane: $1,128,000
181 Long Lots Road: $1,068,000
9 Gorham Avenue: $975,000
78 Sylvan Road North: $487,500 (50%interest)
78 Sylvan Road North: $487,500 (50%interest)
101 Harvest Commons: $832,500
5 Cricket Lane: $744,000
Morning Weather Report
Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 95. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
High Tides
5:00 AM / 5:27 PM
Low Tides
11:10 AM
Westport Parks and Rec. Celebrates First Outdoor Movie at Compo in Two Years with “Luca” on the Lawn
The Westport Parks & Recreation Department celebrated a full lawn this evening as they showed the movie Luca under the stars. The free outdoor movie is the first since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and will take place again on August 25th, according to their social media accounts. Photo by Westport Parks & Rec.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 1; State Positivity Rate Down, Hospitalizations Up
The State Department of Public Health reported 1 more COVID-19 case in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was down to 11.75% while 352 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,613 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 38 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 11.75% [down from 11.77%]
State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 352 patients [up from 348]
Early Morning Boat Ride
A boat drifts on the Long Island Sound during this calm morning. Photo by Cami Vynerib.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. Light southwest wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tomorrow Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light southwest wind.
High Tides
4:06 AM / 4:33 PM
Low Tides
10:19 AM / 11:01 PM