OLD LYME – Tallmadge Starr Renault, 79, of Sandpiper Point Road, passed away from esophageal cancer Thursday, April 21, 2022, in the company of her loving children. “Tal” was born June 8, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of May Bell (Krumbhaar) and Floyd Tallmadge Starr, both of Philadelphia …
Wanting to raise a family out of the city, they moved to Connecticut, finally settling in Old Lyme, where she raised her two children, and lived in the same house for thirty-three years. Taking advantage of Old Lyme’s thriving art scene, Tal took classes in watercolor painting, and joined the Lyme Art Association …
Tal had a love for music … For many years, she sang with Cappella Cantorum, Madison, and accompanied them on their European tours …
Tal was also generous with her time. She volunteered for the Child and Family Agency for many years …
Tal delighted in her husband and children … She was endlessly curious; she earned her second bachelor’s degree (BFA from Lyme Academy) the day after her daughter graduated from college.
She is survived by her son Reed; daughter Robin (Logan) Menzies; …
A memorial service will be held at noon Sunday, June 5, at the Watch Hill Chapel, 5 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, R.I. …
Visit this link to read the full obituary published May 8, 2022, in The Day.