Category – Obituaries
Obituaries
“Clouds” by James Meehan
Latest posts in Obituaries
Death Announced of Matthew Thomas Henderson, Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2018
Matthew was a loving son, grandson, brother and athlete who played lacrosse and soccer for the Wildcats while nurturing a passion for hockey.
Death Announced of George Michael Graham Furgueson, U.S. Navy Veteran of Essex, Formerly of Lyme
The devoted husband, father and grandfather is remembered for his down-to-earth demeanor, humor, good cheer, warmth and height.
Celebration of Life for Alison C. Mitchell to be Held Saturday at Old Lyme Historical Society
The Old Lyme Historical Society invites the community to share memories of Mitchell, a founding member who oversaw the archives now named in her honor.
Death Announced of John ‘Mick’ McCarthy, Longstanding Member of Old Lyme Fire Department
Mick McCarthy, 85, was a trusted and familiar presence at the Old Lyme fire stations for many decades, tending to the buildings, the grounds and supplies.
Death Announced of Nora Northrop, Old Lyme High School Graduate
Nora Northrop, 67, a kind and devoted daughter and sister from East Lyme, died Feb. 8.
Death Announced of Nancy Cass Strohla, Lifelong Learner Who Cultivated Connections
A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Death Announced of Alison Mitchell, Born on Lyme Street, Devoted to History
Alison C. Mitchell, a lifelong activist for women’s rights and health, died Jan. 28 in Mystic.
Death Announced of Wendelin Evans Knight of Old Lyme, Passionate Church and Library Volunteer and Sister of John C.L. Evans
Wendelin Evans Knight, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, in Middletown, CT, after a short illness.
Death Announced of Bethany Susan Dubreuil, Grew Up in Lyme and Raised Four Sons in Old Lyme
Bethany Susan Dubreuil passed away at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.
Death Announced of Philip Parcak, former Old Lyme Facilities Director and Dedicated Lions Club Member
Philip Edwin Parcak, age 73, of Old Lyme, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 25, 2025. He was born in Norwich on Oct. 25, 1951.
Death Announced of Henry Felix Kloman II, Lyme Resident in his Retirement Years
Kloman was our beloved book reviewer from 2014 through 2021, regularly submitting reviews in his ‘Reading Uncertainly?’ column.
Death Announced of Thomas H. Johnston of Old Lyme, Survived by His Wife, O.P.; Celebration of Life Planned at Later Date
Thomas H. Johnston, 84, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born Aug. 14, 1941, in Callicoon, N.Y., and raised in Roscoe, N.Y., he lived a life marked by service, faith and devotion to family.
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.
Death Announced of Mark Richard Leary, Brother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme; Services, Nov. 14 & 15
Mark Richard Leary, 63, passed away peacefully on October 22, surrounded by his family. Born on May 10, 1962, Mark was the third of eight children of the late Winifred and Richard Leary.
Death Announced of Judith “Judy” Richardson Beers of Old Lyme, Wife of Tom Beers
Judith “Judy” Richardson Beers, age 91, died in peace at home, Oct. 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, Thomas Whitney Beers, and children, David Richardson Beers and Lynne Beers Walters.
