OLD LYME — Polly Anne (Bowes) Bekaert, 88, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Mary Casey Pike; her son John Paul … She is predeceased by her husband Eugene Charles; her son Peter Charles …
… she met her future husband, Eugene. They were happily married Oct. 31, 1959…. It was in 1968 that they purchased a cottage at White Sand Beach in Old Lyme. It was here that Miss Polly used to spend her summers with her family as a child and would continue to do so with her own family.
… In the summer, they would return to Old Lyme to spend wonderful times with family and their many friends. Then Polly and Gene decided to make Old Lyme, their permanent residence. Miss Polly started a book club for all of the “ladies” and enjoyed many wonderful afternoons with the “ladies” at the beach and their many social events.
Friends and family are invited to calling hours from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. Burial will follow in Duck River Cemetery, 12 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme …
Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Nov. 26, 2023.