Lawrence Surat, Jr, 60, of Danbury, died November 20, following a long illness.

His son Sean Surat, and his mother Mildred Surat, both of Newtown; and his sisters Ellen Barron and Jean Kunkel survive Mr Surat.

His interests were in history and Native American culture, and he loved fishing.

 A memorial service will take place Friday, November 29, at 3 pm, at the Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, Newtown.