The NY Times gets into the act . . .

New feature will reprint interesting obits from publications around the country. Hmmm . . . sounds familiar . . .

Lance LeGault

Actor -- via LA Observed.

Richard Mullings

Stage-doorkeeper at Stratford-upon-Avon -- via the Guardian.

Viredo Espinosa

Painter -- via the Miami Herald.

James Patty

Expert on Baudelaire -- via Vanderbilt News.

From NNYLiving: 'The new obit'

A nice, well-thought piece from folklorist Varick Chittenden on how the content of obituary notices has changed, and why:

Ron Taylor

Valerie and Ron Taylor.

Marine conservationist and documentary filmmaker -- via the New York Times. Best known for his second-unit work on "Jaws."