OLD LYME—Charles J. Batts, Captain, USN (Ret.) of 3 Old Bridge Road, Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at his home April 22, 2024. He was 83 years old. Captain Batts was born in Tipton, Ind., May 16, 1940, the youngest of six children of the late Walter J. and Bernice Batts.
… He … was a member of the Old Lyme Congregational Church. He supported Connecticut River preservation efforts, and could be frequently seen kayaking on the river that he loved. He was a resident of Old Lyme, since 1976.
Charles lived life to the fullest, …
His house was an important hobby, applying his woodworking, engineering, electrical and timber framing skills to restoring and enhancing an old granite house on the Connecticut River …
In addition to his wife, Kah, he is survived by his daughter Michelle and her husband Todd Archer, of Old Lyme; two grandchildren, Emily and Sophie; and a sister, Sara Campbell, of Dayton, Ohio.
Memorial services and a celebration of Charles’ life will be held at his home in Old Lyme, in June. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army …
Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on May 5, 2024.