Obituaries

Death Announced of Jane Webb D’Arista, Economist and Poet Formerly of Lyme and Old Lyme

A lifelong engagement with poetry complemented D'Arista's career in economic policy and academic research, culminating in a recent memoir.

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Death Announced of Susan S. Campbell of Old Lyme, Retired Educator and Community Volunteer

Susan S. Campbell, 82, a deeply community-oriented mother and grandmother, passed away on May 21.

Death Announced of Watson Shallcross Coverdale, Jr. of Old Lyme

Watson Shallcross Coverdale Jr., 93, died June 10 in Niantic. He is survived by two sons and five grandchildren.

Death Announced of Mary Kathleen Sterck (Grisky), of Germany, formerly of Old Lyme

Mary is remembered for her joie de vivre and the way she made everyone she met feel seen, valued and understood.

Death Announced of Alan Bradford of Old Lyme, Connecticut College Professor Whose Life Was a ‘Masterclass’ in Fulfillment

Bradford, 89, passed away peacefully on May 3. A Memorial Service will be held May 30 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.

Death Announced of William Charles Norton II of Clinton, Craftsman Who Restored Historic Homes and Barns

Bill devoted his life to preserving 17th and 18th-century structures, referring to his work as a “labor of love, skill and patience in equal proportions."

Death Announced of Kathleen Mary O’Brien, Married in Old Lyme, Mother of Two New Yorkers, Drawn Back to the Shore

Kathy was someone who said yes: to friendship, to adventure, to travel, and to all the wonder the world had to offer.

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.