Frances D. Brann (1943-2026)

WILTON — Frances D. Brann of Wilton, 83, died peacefully on May 4,2026. She was born Frances Irene Durrell on April 9th, 1943, the oldest of three children, to Clayton C. “Barney” and Charlotte M. (Robbins) Durrell of Industry. Fran grew up in the Industry village of Allen’s Mills, at the foot of Clearwater Lake. She and her siblings spent countless hours in, on, and around the lake, no matter what the season. She attended the village school, a one-room building with no bathroom or running water for nine years before experiencing the culture shock of riding a school bus Source