Joseph Galbraith, 80, zoning official in the 1960s

Joseph Galbraith of New Fairfield, a former Ridgefield official, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, at his home. Mr. Galbraith was 80 years old and the husband of Virginia Harvey Galbraith.
He was born in Dalmuir, Scotland April 19, 1920, a son of John and Mary (Nolan) Galbraith.
Mr. Galbraith was an accountant to the corporate comptroller for the Texaco Corporation. He lived in Ridgefield in the 1960s during which time he served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Galbraith was also active in the town’s Wetlands Commission and volunteered in the Connecticut State Trails. He was a member of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
He moved to New Fairfield in 1969 and was a member of St. Edward the Confessor Roman Catholic Church and was an active volunteer in St. Edward’s Appalachian Drive.
Besides his wife Virginia, he is survived by three sons, David Galbraith of New Fairfield, Joseph Galbraith of Thomaston, and Kevin Galbraith of Stamford; a daughter, Marian Galbraith of Groton; and three grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday at St. Edward the Confessor Roman Catholic Church. Burial was Saturday at St. John’s Cemetery, Queens, N.Y.
Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Edward the Confessor’s Appalachian Drive, c/o St. Edward the Confessor Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 8866, New Fairfield, CT 06812.