Ann Mitchell Throop, a resident of New Canaan for 63 years, died peacefully on September 29 at the Norwalk Hospital. She was born April 28, 1928 in East Orange, NJ, to Aaron Pitt Mitchell and Madelaine Pring Mitchell. She married William M. “Pete” Throop Jr. on March 31, 1951. She is survived by four sons William Throop III (Meriel Brooks) of Hebron NY, Mitchell Throop (Carol) of Greenwich, NY, Peter Throop (Michele Chalice) of Keene, NH and Thomas Throop (Kelley), of Rowayton, CT; three granddaughters, Laura Torres, Susannah Throop, Emily Chalice-Throop, one great grandson, Connor Torres Green, and two cousins Lee Gordon and Mary Clowney. Ann was a graduate of Chatham Hall School and Connecticut College, where she was president of her junior class. She and her husband chose New Canaan to raise their family. She continued to live there for the rest of her life among many friends. Ann taught nursery school in New York and New Canaan and Sunday school at St. Mark’s Church. She loved spending time with her family, often at their farm in Hebron, NY, and studying the work of Carl Jung. Her nurturing spirit, inquisitive mind, and unfailing support will be missed by all. Her enthusiasm and passion for life served as a model. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 8 at 2 PM, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, New Canaan. Rev. Justin Crisp will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Waveny LifeCare Network, 3 Farm Rd. New Canaan, CT 06840. Saturday October 8, 2016 , 2:00 PM at St. Mark's Church Click for Map and Directions