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Death Announced of Christopher Anthony Romeo, 60, of Old Lyme; President of LOL High School Class of 1980

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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

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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

Death Announced of Donald F. Woods of Old Lyme; His “Pride and Joy” was “Woods Haven’ in OL

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OLD LYME -- Donald F. Woods of Venice, Florida (Old Lyme, CT, Meriden, CT, and Hartford, CT) passed away quietly at his home in Old Lyme on Saturday, February 25th 2023 with his live in aide and care giver Lynn Farrell (Help with A Heart) by his side ... He is survived by his children and their families. Daughter Barbara A.Woods, grandson Joshua D.Woods and granddaughter Sonja … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donald F. Woods of Old Lyme; His “Pride and Joy” was “Woods Haven’ in OL

Death Announced of Barbara Ann Russo of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Barbara Ann (Janssen) Russo, 84, of Old Lyme, formerly of Newington, passed away peacefully Feb. 24, 2023. She was the beloved wife of John A. Russo Jr. for 63 years ... Barbara was a member of ... Christ the King Church in Old Lyme ... She remained in Newington until she retired. Barbara then moved permanently to her summer home on Roger's Lake in Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Barbara Ann Russo of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Dwight Bartholomew, Graveside Service to be Held at Family Cemetery in Old Lyme

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PORT ANGELES, WA / OLD LYME, CT -- A boundless spirit, Dwight was frequently bursting with accordion music and song. He was a son of the rich who'd climbed off the corporate ladder to teach gradeschool. At 90, he died of congestive heart failure on February 8, 2023, in his home in Port Angeles, WA. He was born on March 8, 1932, at Sloane Hospital for Women, founded by his … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dwight Bartholomew, Graveside Service to be Held at Family Cemetery in Old Lyme

Death Announced of Marjorie Lorraine Brodeur, Grew Up in Old Lyme, Graduated From OL High School

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FALMOUTH, MASS./OLD LYME, CT -- Marjorie Lorraine Brodeur of Falmouth died on Friday, February 24, at JML Care Center. She was 93. She ... grew up in Old Lyme, Connecticut. She graduated from Old Lyme High School. She leaves her children, Sharon Wall and her husband, Harvey, Lorraine Gallucci and her husband, Gregory, Mark Rohde, and Janice Pribilla and her husband, John … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marjorie Lorraine Brodeur, Grew Up in Old Lyme, Graduated From OL High School

Death Announced of Samuel Baez, Enjoyed Long Association with First Congregational Church of Old Lyme

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WATERFORD - Samuel Baez, Captain, U.S. Navy, Chaplain Corps (Ret), died February 25 at his home in Waterford after an illness of many months. He was born March 31, 1932 in El Paso, Texas, the sixth of seven children born to The Reverend Alfonso Baez-Fonseca and Teresa Camargo de Leon Baez ... He ... entered the Annapolis academy, class of 1957. During his first year there, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Samuel Baez, Enjoyed Long Association with First Congregational Church of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Charles “Chuck” Robert Herzy, Former Conductor of ‘Old Lyme Village Voices’

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WESTBROOK -- Charles "Chuck" Robert Herzy, 85, of Westbrook, CT passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2023 with his high school sweetheart Jacqueline "Jackie" (Gagner) by his side ... Music filled Chuck's extra-curricular life as well as his business life. He was a ... former conductor of the Meriden Community Chorus and the Old Lyme Village Voices. Chuck is … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles “Chuck” Robert Herzy, Former Conductor of ‘Old Lyme Village Voices’

Death Announced of Jane M. Palmer of Lyme, She Wrote Thousands of Cards Over Decades All Signed ‘Love, Jane’

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"Love, Jane." LYME -- Jane M. Palmer, a retired psychiatric social worker, devoted countless hours to one of her life's greatest passions: composing hand-written, deeply personal cards. She wrote thousands over the decades, ... She signed her cards "Love, Jane", which became her family nickname. "Love Jane" died on February 14, 2023, at her Lyme farmhouse and only steps away … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jane M. Palmer of Lyme, She Wrote Thousands of Cards Over Decades All Signed ‘Love, Jane’

Death Announced of Christopher Mullaney of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Christopher Mullaney passed away suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. He was born in Washington, D.C. July 22,1934, son of the late RADM Baron Joseph Mullaney USN and the late Mary Jacobs Mullaney scion of the Jacobs family of Danielson ...He is survived by Judy and three children: Timothy P. Mullaney (Kelli) ...; Delight Corvi ..., and Jonathan Mullaney (Cheryle) ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Christopher Mullaney of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Charles Kenneth “Ken” Burke, 95; Father of Robert of Lyme, Michael of Old Lyme

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SPRINGFIED, MASS. -- Charles Kenneth "Ken" Burke, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family ... He is survived by his five sons, Charles K. Burke Jr and his wife Gwen of Springfield, Robert Burke and his wife Donna of Lyme, CT, Michael Burke and his wife Karla of Old Lyme, CT, James Burke and his wife Teresa of Huntington and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles Kenneth “Ken” Burke, 95; Father of Robert of Lyme, Michael of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102; Born in Lyme, Lived Most of Her Life in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102, of Saunders Hollow Road, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. Donna was born in Lyme March 2, 1920, the daughter of Donald and Kathryn (Harding) Reynolds ...She then worked for the Selective Service Board in Old Lyme. She married Malcolm Speirs Oct. 4, 1943. After living in Cleveland, Ohio ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102; Born in Lyme, Lived Most of Her Life in Old Lyme

Death Announced of Dolores Stella Green of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Dolores Stella Green of Old Lyme, passed away Feb. 3, 2023. She was the widow of LeRoy Green ... She is survived by her children Gina Rolfe of Westbrook, John Green of San Francisco, and Gregory Green and his wife Rachel Green of Old Lyme ... Calling hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Ln., Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dolores Stella Green of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Andrew L. “Drew” Montanaro Jr., Former Manager of Cherrystones, Ocean Spray Café in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Andrew L. "Drew" Montanaro Jr., 75, of Old Lyme, and Highland Beach, Fla., loving husband of Janice (Litke) Montanaro for 53 years, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at his home in Florida ...Formerly of Wethersfield, Drew managed a number of restaurants and bars in Connecticut, including the infamous Cherrystones Restaurant and Ocean Spray Café in Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Andrew L. “Drew” Montanaro Jr., Former Manager of Cherrystones, Ocean Spray Café in Old Lyme