Obituaries

Theresa P. Elm, 72

posted: Mar 8, 2023 9:00 am | Comments (0)

Theresa Elm.

Theresa P. Elm, born February 26, 1951, left this earthly realm unexpectedly at age 72, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was born to the union of Alex and Geneva (Butler) Elm in Camden, South Carolina. As a child, she migrated to New Haven, Connecticut, with her parents.

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John L. “Jay” Pottenger, Jr., 72

posted: Feb 24, 2023 1:30 pm | Comments (4)

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John L. "Jay" Pottenger, Jr. (center), surrounded by legal students and colleagues.

John L. Jay” Pottenger, Jr., Yale law professor and tireless advocate for fair housing, died peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Connecticut Hospice, surrounded by his wife, Sue, and his three children Will, Jack, and Emma. In 2021, he was diagnosed with an advanced stage urologic cancer, and his bravery and humor in the face of this illness was extraordinary. He was always grateful for the exceptional medical and surgical care he received at Smilow Cancer Hospital.

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