LYME—Martha Lord Kneen, 87, of Lyme, passed away Feb. 12, 2024, in Colchester. Martha was born at Hartford Hospital to Mildred Bright Lord and Moreland Lord March 2, 1936 …
She supported many local and distant organizations, including the Lyme Fire Company and Ambulance Association. She was very happy to win blue ribbons for her quilts and sock monkeys at the Hamburg Fair. For the last several years, she created sock monkeys and bunnies to give to loved ones and strangers that she met in restaurants, especially at the Hideaway and Sapore’s in Old Lyme.
Martha is preceded in death by her husband Frank Kneen. She is survived by her children, Susan Kneen Way and her partner Edward Ruete, and Frank Kneen and his wife Sandra; her sisters, Hercy Lord and Debra Costello; brother William Lord and his wife Marlene; grandchildren … ; great-grandson … ; nieces … and nephews … and great-nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be given to any animal rescue of your choice, Lyme Ambulance Association, Lyme Fire Company, and Masonicare Hospice.
Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Feb. 17, 2024.