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