Death Announced of Constance Demis Knauff of Old Lyme, Services at a Future Date
Constance Demis Knauff, 88, passed away Oct. 30, 2025, in Old Lyme. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Knauff, and leaves three children.
OLD LYME—Constance Demis Knauff, 88, passed away Oct. 30, 2025, in Old Lyme. Connie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Knauff. She leaves three children, Anne E. Knauff, Gretchen Knauff and Robert Knauff (Laura); three grandchildren, … and one great-grandchild.
Born to Michael and Helen Weronick Demis, Connie was raised in Norwich Connecticut and graduated from Norwich Free Academy. She met her husband while she was a student at Bryn Mawr College. They were married in 1958, and spent their early years together living as a Coast Guard family … and eventually settling back in Connecticut …
Burial services will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries in Essex, Connecticut. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com.
Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Nov. 11, 2025.
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