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James Fairfield English Jr.

Noank, Connecticut

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James Fairfield English, Jr., President Emeritus of Trinity College, died at his home in Noank, CT, on June 2. He was 93 years old. He was the son of the late Reverend James Fairfield English, DD, and Alice Bradford Welles English. He is survived by his devoted wife Isabelle Spotswood Cox...

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The memorial service is confirmed for 1:30 pm on 7/24/21 in the Trinity Chapel.

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When I was in the Senate it was always a pleasure to be lobbied by Jim English the President of Trinity College. I chaired Education and later Appropriations Committees so I saw him from time to time. He usually was advocating for financial aid for students attending the private colleges. His gentle voice, keen mind and clear logic made the encounters a pleasure. Often it's painful to sit with some lobbyists but Jim was always a wonderful encounter. When I later worked at CBT where he...

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