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Dr. Alan Meyers
<p>Dr. Alan Meyers, 86, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his family. Alan was a pediatrician and Guilford Board of Education member who was committed to serving children, their families, and his community. He was known as a master storyteller; a lover of the arts, history, and biographies; and an avid traveler who visited over 100 countries.</p><p><br></p><p>Alan was born on December 11, 1939 in the Bronx, NY. Despite living most of his life on the Connecticut shoreline, he remained a Bronx boy at heart, always exuding an air of “cool.” He often regaled family and friends with stories of playing stickball in the streets, hanging out on the "tar beach" of his apartment building’s roof, and seeing the New York Yankees. Growing up, he enjoyed summers in Miami Beach with his family. One summer, Alan met a professor from Antioch College who enticed him with the school’s emphasis on individual expression and a unique co-op program, leading to his enrollment. While at Antioch, Alan made life-long friendships and developed a deep appreciation for higher education. On a blind date, Alan met Lois Faibisch, who became his wife and life partner of 62 years. They enjoyed years of adventurous travel, attending the theater, and fostering deep connections with family, friends, and community. Alan was delighted to participate in his grandchildren’s lives and was apt to kvell to anyone who would listen. He instilled a deep love and respect for family in his children and grandchildren.</p><p><br></p><p>Alan, certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Medical Center. He became a Captain in the Air Force and served as Chief of Preventative Medicine at Fort Belvoir, Virgina. In 1970, Alan and Lois returned to the shoreline of Connecticut where they raised their family of three boys. Alan served as a faculty member at Yale New Haven Medical Center for five years and later co-established Branford / North Branford Pediatrics. He also served as President of Temple Beth Tikvah from 1991-93, and was an active member of the congregation.</p><p><br></p><p>Alan was elected to the Guilford Board of Education in 2005 and served three terms until 2017. He was instrumental in advocating for the new high school and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. He was particularly delighted to watch his own grandchildren benefit from both, and could be sighted attending numerous school events.</p><p><br></p><p>Alan is survived by his wife Lois; his sons Steven, David, and Eric; his grandchildren Drew, Bailey, Clara, Parker, and Lucas; and his sister Linda Meyers. He is also survived by Steven’s wife Karen Meyers and David’s wife Dana Schneider; nephews Michael (and Pam) and Jacob (and Sue) Faibisch; niece Loren Faibisch; as well as extended mishpacha Peter and Debbie Williams and Jonathan Schneider. He is remembered by numerous bands of close friends, made over the course of a very socially active life.</p><p><br></p><p>Services will be held at Temple Beth Tikvah at 196 Durham Road, Madison, CT on Wednesday, November 11th at 11:00 am.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making a donation in Alan’s memory to either the Guilford Foundation (guilfordfoundation.org) or Save the Children (savethechildren.org).</p>December 11, 1939 - November 6, 202612/11/193911/06/2026
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