James and Maryanne Kirby

Norwich — James Francis and Maryanne Theresa Kirby, of Norwich and formerly of Clinton, passed away on Dec. 3 and Dec. 1, respectively. Maryanne was born on May 16, 1949, and was raised in Bridgeport, the daughter of John and Marie (Scalzi) Matthews. James was born on Aug. 11, 1945, and was raised in Stratford, the son of James and Susan (Kelly) Kirby.

Jim was an avid sailor and musician. Maryanne worked for Unilever in Clinton for over 30 years and enjoyed caring for her grandchildren. They are survived by their children, Michael Kirby and his wife, Kate, of Westport, Karen Argarin and her husband, Lou, of East Lyme and James Kirby and his wife, Melissa of Darien; grandchildren Jason, Evan and Kyle Kirby and Nicholas and John Argarin. Maryanne is survived by her sister, Sandra Miller, and her husband, Ed, of Fairfield and nieces Jonna, Noelle and Gina and nephew Sean. Jim is survived by his brother, Robert Kirby of Sydney, Australia, and nephew Liam. They were predeceased by their grandson Alexander Argarin.

Calling hours will be held from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, at Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St., Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Grove Street, Clinton. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the ALS Association.