News

2023 Board of Directors Election Results

Details: Published: May 23 2023 May 23 2023

The Company of Fifers & Drummers is pleased to announce the results of the 2023 election and introduce you to the new Board of Directors!

Peter B. Emerick

Details: Published: May 15 2023 May 15 2023

Peter B. Emerick, a devoted husband, father, and community leader, passed away on May 12, 2023, in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, after a courageous battle with ALS with his family and friends by his side.

2023 Jr. Fife and Drum Camp Placement Music Announcement

Details: Published: April 19 2023 April 19 2023

The Company of Fifers & Drummers Junior Camp is proud to announce the music theme for 2023: We will be playing arrangements by John Ciaglia.

Richard David Ruquist

Details: Published: April 13 2023 April 13 2023

With expression of great sadness to write that Richard Ruquist passed on Friday March 24 after declining health. At his bedside in his final hour in hospice Richard had Fife and Drum music playing to listen to as he passed. How appropriate for such an outstanding drummer that he was.

2023 Board of Directors Voting

Details: Published: April 01 2023 April 01 2023

It is time again for the Member Corps to vote for the Company of Fifers & Drummers Board of Directors.

Register Now for The Company of Fifers & Drummers Junior Camp

Details: Published: March 25 2023 March 25 2023

Ken Dalling

Details: Published: February 12 2023 February 12 2023

Kenneth W. Dalling, age 95, a lifelong Fairfield resident, the husband of Mary (Betsy) Dalling, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Shelton with his son, Ross at his side.

Don Mason Appointed Junior Camp Director

Details: Published: February 01 2023 February 01 2023

The Company of Fifers & Drummers is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Mason as Director of the Company of Fifers & Drummers Junior Camp.

Jack McGuire

Details: Published: January 23 2023 January 23 2023

Saturday, January 21, 2023 John M. "Jack" McGuire, 88, longtime resident of Guilford, passed away with his loving wife, Rosalie, by his side.

Gary Ronald Gay, Sr.

Details: Published: December 01 2022 December 01 2022

Gary R. Gay, Sr., 71, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at home, surrounded by loved ones.

2022 Jaybird’s Day Recap

Details: Published: November 30 2022 November 30 2022

October 1, 2022 marked the 46th celebration of Jaybirds Day!

2022 Day of Giving

Details: Published: November 28 2022 November 28 2022

On GivingTuesday, November 29, 2022, people all around the world are coming together to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities and change our world. Will you be one of them?

Trina Marie Schyhol

Details: Published: November 20 2022 November 20 2022

Trina Marie Schyhol, 57, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Milford, CT, passed away on October 27, 2022, at Tidewell Hospice, surrounded by her family.

Karen Osborn

Details: Published: September 02 2022 September 02 2022

Karen Cynthia (KC) Osborn, 70, lifelong resident of Branford passed away on August 27, 2022. Born on November 9, 1951, in New Haven, daughter of the late S. Robert and Lois Osborn. Pre-deceased by Brother-In-Law Bob Henninger.

Wayne Fournier

Details: Published: August 31 2022 August 31 2022

At his home August 30, 2022 Wayne Fournier 60, of Hamden. Beloved husband of Suzanne Marvin Fournier, loving father of Adam Fournier of Orlando, FL, brother of Roger Fournier, Jr. of Springfield, MA, and Barbara Clark of FL.

Andrea Wirth

Details: Published: June 04 2022 June 04 2022

On May 12, 2022, Andrea J. Wirth, formerly of Midland, departed this life at home in Dorchester, MA, after a long challenge with metastatic breast cancer.