OLD LYME -- Marshall Edward Dean Sr., of Old Lyme, passed away Oct. 11, 2023. He was born Jan. 26, 1933, in Old Lyme, the son of Searles and Martha (Swaney) Dean.Marshall served in the U.S. Army. He was a plumber at Speirs Plumbing in Old Lyme for 50 years. He was a member of the Old Lyme Fire Department ...He is survived by his children, Patricia Dean, Marshall Dean Jr. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marshall Edward Dean Sr., of Old Lyme, Rescheduled Services Now Oct. 25
Death Announced of Benjamin A. “Bunny” Bourn, 98, of Old Lyme; He Stormed Utah Beach on D-Day, His Company Liberated Buchenwald Concentration Camp
OLD LYME -- Benjamin A. "Bunny" Bourn, 98, of Old Lyme, died Oct. 10, 2023 ...He attended local schools and after high school enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. He stormed Utah Beach on D-Day and fought in the Third Army through all five American Campaigns in France, Luxembourg, and Germany. His company liberated Buchenwald concentration camp in April 1945. He spoke … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Benjamin A. “Bunny” Bourn, 98, of Old Lyme; He Stormed Utah Beach on D-Day, His Company Liberated Buchenwald Concentration Camp
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Kicks Off Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign
OLD LYME -- The annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off Oct. 1. The LOLFSG is extremely grateful to individuals, families, organizations and businesses, who sponsored the garden this season. Volunteers gave more than 800 hours, donated more than 2000 pounds of food to local food pantries, installed a pollinator … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Kicks Off Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign
Death Announced of Richard Allen Shook of Niantic; Veterinarian, Trumpeter, Active Member of First Congregational of Old Lyme for Almost 30 Years; Service in OL, Oct. 22
NIANTIC -- Richard Allen Shook of Niantic, Connecticut died with his family at his side at Yale New Haven Hospital on October 10, 2023 after a long illness. Richard (Dick) was delivered by his physician father on March 11,1949 in Riverdale, North Dakota ... In 1980, Dick moved to Ames, Iowa and enrolled at the Iowa State University of Veterinary Medicine, where he met … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard Allen Shook of Niantic; Veterinarian, Trumpeter, Active Member of First Congregational of Old Lyme for Almost 30 Years; Service in OL, Oct. 22
‘Old Lyme Hardware’ Owner Talerico Named a ‘2023 Young Retailer of the Year’, One of Only 11 in North America to Receive Honor
OLD LYME/INDIANAPOLIS — Jessica Talerico, owner of Old Lyme Hardware in Old Lyme, Conn., was recently named one of the independent home improvement industry’s 2023 Young Retailer of the Year honorees by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA). The Young Retailer of the Year program, now in its 27th year, identifies and promotes the next generation of … [Read more...] about ‘Old Lyme Hardware’ Owner Talerico Named a ‘2023 Young Retailer of the Year’, One of Only 11 in North America to Receive Honor
Death Announced of Ralph F. Eno Jr., Former First Selectman of Lyme
LYME, CT / WINTHROP, ME -- UPDATED 10/4 WITH TRIBUTE FROM TOWN OF LYME: The death has been announced of Ralph F. Eno Jr. He was born on July 25th, 1944 and passed away Sept. 29, 2023 at the age of 79. He retired as First Selectman of Lyme in July 2017 after leading the town for two decades from 1991 through 2017, separated by a five-year period between 2001 and 2006 The … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ralph F. Eno Jr., Former First Selectman of Lyme
Death Announced of James R. Taylor, 76, Father of Susan Mayne of Old Lyme
James R. Taylor, 76, of Parker, Colo.—husband of Ruth; father of Laura Cantillo of Scottsdale, AZ, Susan Mayne of Old Lyme, CT, and Paul Taylor of Houston, TX; grandfather of Zachary, Taylor, Alex, Daniel, Sarah, and David. Born in Phoenixville, Pa., passed away September 26, 2-23 in Parker, Colo. Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, Korea, President of Mountain States … [Read more...] about Death Announced of James R. Taylor, 76, Father of Susan Mayne of Old Lyme
Mosquitoes in East Lyme Test Positive for West Nile Virus
EAST LYME, CT -- On Sept. 27, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) announced that mosquitoes collected in East Lyme and from a collection station on the Waterford/New London line on Sept.14 have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), and that mosquitoes collected in Ledyard on Sept. 20 have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Previously LLHD announced … [Read more...] about Mosquitoes in East Lyme Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Old Lyme’s PGN Library Celebrates 125th Anniversary With Unveiling of Book-Reading Griffin Sculpture
OLD LYME -- On Sept. 12, the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin (PGN) Noyes Library Board of Trustees and staff gathered to celebrate the Library’s 125th Anniversary with the unveiling of a bronze statue of a griffin, a mythical half-eagle, half-lion creature. The almost 200-pound bronze statue, created by sculptor Michael McLaughlin, stands by the library’s entrance with an open book at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Celebrates 125th Anniversary With Unveiling of Book-Reading Griffin Sculpture
Old Lyme Rowing/Blood Street Sculls Members Qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics at World Rowing Championships
BELGRADE, SERBIA -- Numerous Old Lyme Rowing Association / Blood Street Sculls members represented the United States in the 2023 World Rowing Championships held Sept. 3-10 in Belgrade, Serbia. Liam Corrigan, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) in 2015, stroked the Men’s Four to a silver medal, qualifying the boat for the Paris Olympics in 2024. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Rowing/Blood Street Sculls Members Qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics at World Rowing Championships
Death Announced of Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, Mother of Charles Lamothe Jr. of Old Lyme
GROTON -- Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, of Poquonnock Road passed peacefully at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family ...Jeannine was a dedicated and proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who is survived by four children: Charlene Lassinger (Gary) of Groton, George Lamothe (Andi) of Summerfield, Fla., Charles … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, Mother of Charles Lamothe Jr. of Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden is One of Three Locally to Receive United Way Award for Innovation
LYME/OLD LYME -- As part of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s annual Engagement Awards program, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden is one of three giving gardens in New London County, which have been honored for innovation. The other two gardens honored are the Craig Floyd Giving Garden at Coogan Farm, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, and the East Lyme Giving … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden is One of Three Locally to Receive United Way Award for Innovation
Lyme Congregational Church Continues 2023 ‘Sacred Music’ Season, Thursdays
LYME -- 9/10 UPDATED WITH CONCERT TIMES: On Thursdays through the fall from 5 to 6 p.m., Rolf Wolfswinkel will introduce and play CD selections of meditative and contemplative music, from Gregorian chants to Rachmaninoff vespers. All are welcome. Entry is free but donations would be appreciated. The church is located at the corner of Rte .156 and Sterling City Rd. in … [Read more...] about Lyme Congregational Church Continues 2023 ‘Sacred Music’ Season, Thursdays
Old Lyme Democrats Open Campaign Headquarters
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee’s headquarters will open Friday, Sept. 8. It is located at 151-B Boston Post Rd. behind Morrissey Cycle. Community members are welcome to stop in for coffee, meet Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker and Jim Lampos, who are respectively the Democrat-endorsed candidates for Old Lyme First Selectwoman and Selectman, and other … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrats Open Campaign Headquarters
Death Announced of Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme; Services to be held Oct. 6 & 7
OLD LYME -- Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme, passed away Aug. 21, 2023, at home. She was the widow of Thomas McAndrew. Donations in her memory may be made to the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371. Calling hours for Dorothy will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service, 13 Beckwith Ln, Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme; Services to be held Oct. 6 & 7