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Alumni Death Notices Archive
D'Nesse Young Dudeff, Past Parent and Former Trustee
It was recently brought to our attention that D'Nesse Young Dudeff died peacefully on March 8, 2026, of natural causes, in Sarasota, Florida, with her daughter Georgette, and grandson James, by her side. She was 79. D'Nesse was the parent of Hamden Hall alumna, Georgette Young, Class of 1989, and previously served on the Hamden Hall Board of Trustees.
Besides her daughter and grandson, D'Nesse is survived by two brothers. nieces, nephews, and too many friends to count.
Hamden Hall extends condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time.
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.