Winifred M. Leary, 87, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023. Born on April 5, 1935, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the only child of Margaret (Collins) and Martin Murray. She was the beloved wife of Richard "Dick" Leary. They would have celebrated their 65th anniversary in June.Winnie's grace and kindness was evident in everything that she did. Making sure she raised … [Read more...] about Death of Winifred M. Leary Announced, Mother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Start Fundraising Campaign to Send Winning State Championship Mock Trial Team to National Contest
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Thursday, March 23, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Mock Trial Team competed and won the state championship at the Connecticut State Supreme Court. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser commented, “[It] was a great accomplishment for this program, which only restarted at the high school about five years ago after a brief hiatus,” … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Start Fundraising Campaign to Send Winning State Championship Mock Trial Team to National Contest
Old Lyme EDC Celebrates Official Opening of ‘Papi’s Taquiera’ With Cheerful Ribbon-Cutting
OLD LYME -- A ribbon-cutting to celebrate the official opening of Papi’s Taqueria was held Saturday morning, March 25. The new takeout Mexican restaurant was long awaited by local diners, who were happy to see its “Coming Soon” sign replaced by a “Now Open” sign in January. Kate Lanfair and Adrian “Papi” Vidals, pictured below, are the owners and talent behind the newest … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EDC Celebrates Official Opening of ‘Papi’s Taquiera’ With Cheerful Ribbon-Cutting
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship, a ‘Great Accomplishment’
'These young men and women are incredibly talented, well coached, and put in countless hours on weekends to prepare their arguments.' LOL Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser LYME/OLD LYME -- On Thursday, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) High School Mock Trial team won first place in the highly competitive State Championship. The team is coached by Sarah Hylas, who is assisted by … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship, a ‘Great Accomplishment’
Death Announced of Earl Peters of Old Lyme, Husband of Retired State Senator Melodie
OLD LYME -- Earl Peters, known by some family members as "Butch", passed away March 18, 2023, in his home surrounded by loving family.He leaves his wife Melodie Peters (Retired State Senator); son Troy Peters and fiancée Dana Demkar; daughter LaLisa Vesterholm and son-in-law Anders Vesterholm; grandchildren ...Earl was an activist for just cause all his life and played a key … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Earl Peters of Old Lyme, Husband of Retired State Senator Melodie
Unexpected Death Announced of Christine “Chris” Crosby James, Resident of Old Lyme for 30 Years
OLD LYME -- Christine "Chris" Crosby James, of Old Lyme, passed unexpectedly March 11, 2023, in Scranton, Pa. Chris was born in Manchester, March 14, 1962 ... She was a resident of Old Lyme for nearly 30 years and brought her unique sense of humor and loyalty to a new set of friends, hosting many gatherings in the Rogers Lake neighborhood that she loved ... She leaves … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death Announced of Christine “Chris” Crosby James, Resident of Old Lyme for 30 Years
Death Announced of Stephen Hoag of Old Lyme, Owner/Operator of Pro-Am Paint Store in OL for 21 Years
OLD LYME -- Stephen Hoag of Old Lyme passed away March 18, in Sarasota, Fla., where he and his wife, Mary Ellen, spent their winters in retirement ... Besides his wife of 56 years, he is survived by his sister, Deborah Ames of Old Lyme ... Stephen was a graduate of Old Lyme High School... He was the owner/operator of the Pro-Am Paint Store in Old Lyme from its inception … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Stephen Hoag of Old Lyme, Owner/Operator of Pro-Am Paint Store in OL for 21 Years
Death Announced of Ronald “Ron” Rose, 82, Former Lyme Fire Dept. Chief, Longtime Lyme Building Official/Sanitarian; Services Thursday
HADLYME -- And so ends peacefully an adventurous life. Ronald "Ron" Rose, 82, of Hadlyme, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home (as he wished). It is a sad day, we have lost the patriarch of the family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sally Rose; his five children: Donna (Steve) Coulombe, William (Katherine) Rose, Jane (Jerry) Rose, Rebecca (Frank) Bocian, and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ronald “Ron” Rose, 82, Former Lyme Fire Dept. Chief, Longtime Lyme Building Official/Sanitarian; Services Thursday
Lymes Creative Arts Invites Proposals for Summer 2023, Due April 3
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 3/19: Lymes Creative Arts is offering mini grants of up to $1000 plus materials to instructors providing hands-on arts opportunities to Lyme and Old Lyme teens this summer The organization is accepting Summer 2023 programming proposals that help teens consider hands-on artmaking as a way to enrich their lives and find fulfillment in artistic … [Read more...] about Lymes Creative Arts Invites Proposals for Summer 2023, Due April 3
Death of Joseph J. Quaratella, Sr. Announced, Father of Joe of Old Lyme
Joseph J. Quaratella, Sr., beloved husband of Grace M. (Bonomo) Quaratella, of Edwards Street, Pawcatuck, passed away at the Westerly Hospital on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Joe was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend, educator, and loved people with all his heart.Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Pasquale J. and Helen Quaratella.Joe was a communicant of … [Read more...] about Death of Joseph J. Quaratella, Sr. Announced, Father of Joe of Old Lyme
Unexpected Death Announced of Lawrence Ludwig Grove of Lyme, Old Lyme; Services Saturday
OLD LYME -- Lawrence Ludwig Grove, 76, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2023, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Lawrence "Larry" was born May 3, 1946, in Waterbury, to Eugene A. Grove and Helen L. Kongsted Grove ... He ... moved to Lyme. He then started a business called Silver and Wood in East Haddam with close friends Nancy and David ... Besides being mechanically … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death Announced of Lawrence Ludwig Grove of Lyme, Old Lyme; Services Saturday
Death Announced of Christopher Anthony Romeo, 60, of Old Lyme; President of LOL High School Class of 1980
OLD LYME -- Christopher Anthony Romeo, 60, of Old Lyme, passed away March 8, 2023. Chris was born June 21, 1962, in Old Lyme, to Armand and Barbara Romeo.He graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in 1980, where he was President of his high school class. Chris was a part of his high school's golf, basketball, and cross-country teams. Chris was a member of the golf team … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Christopher Anthony Romeo, 60, of Old Lyme; President of LOL High School Class of 1980
Unexpected Death Announced of David Salvatore Caruso, 60; Spent Most of His Life as Resident of Lyme, Norwich
NORWICH/LYME -- David Salvatore Caruso, 60, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly March 6, 2023, during a quiet night at home with his adoring family. He ... spent most of his life as a resident of Lyme and Norwich ...After a steadfast pursuit and courtship, he married his devoted wife Laurie Farrell Feb. 7, 1987, in Old Lyme ...David was predeceased by his father, Salvatore: … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death Announced of David Salvatore Caruso, 60; Spent Most of His Life as Resident of Lyme, Norwich
‘Four Acts’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through April 27
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) welcomes guests to its historic galleries to view Four Acts, an exhibition showcasing the diversity of styles created by its talented member artists. Each juried show looks at the world through a different lens: Long & Lean, Abstracted, Off the Press and Stillness: A Still Life. The exhibition opens Friday, … [Read more...] about ‘Four Acts’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through April 27
Neighborhood Food Waste Pilot Program Launched in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Did you know that the average Old Lyme resident produces 891lbs of household waste a year, the equivalent of 2.5lbs of waste per person, per day and that studies indicate that up to 20 percent of that waste is compostable? Take a look at this link for more information. The Old Lyme Solid Waste and Recycling Committee (OLSW&RC) is studying food waste and … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Food Waste Pilot Program Launched in Old Lyme