Death Announced of Arthur ‘Skip’ Beebe, of Old Lyme, Past Fire Chief and Lifelong Volunteer

Arthur “Skip” Allyn Beebe, 79, dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather, resident of Old Lyme, Connecticut, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Born on May 19, 1947, in New London, he was the son of the late Lura Elizabeth (Hitchcock) Beebe and Edmund Beebe.

Having lived most of his life in Old Lyme, Skip worked as a carpenter and contractor. Additionally, he devoted much of his life to serving his community, in his youth as an Eagle Scout and then for over 50 years as a member of the Old Lyme Fire Department, including as a past chief. He spent several years as a member of the Lyme Grange and as president of the Hamburg Fair. His love of history and his carpentry skills led him to work with a team of volunteers to rebuild the Old Lyme Historical Society for which they each received a Citizen of the Year award in 2019. After so many years serving his community, Skip has focused these past few years on his service to God and as a member of the Shoreline Church. Also, Skip was an avid gardener and beekeeper, as well as a gifted guitar player and singer. He loved to spend time in Mount Holly, Vermont, where his parents lived for the latter part of their lives.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy; his children (with Catherine) Suzanne, Judith and Christine and his stepson Jeff (with Nancy); and six grandsons.

Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours on July 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Shoreline Church, 287 Shore Road, Old Lyme. A memorial service will be held on July 21 at 11 a.m., also at the Shoreline Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Skip’s name may be made to the organizations below or any others you wish to support in the local community.

Old Lyme Fire Department, PO Box 102, Old Lyme CT 06371
Shoreline Church, 287 Shore Road, Old Lyme CT 06371
Friends of the Hamburg Fair, PO Box 884, Old Lyme CT 06371