Obituaries

CROMWELL/OLD LYME -- Larrye deBear of Cromwell, has retired for the seventh time, this time from life, on April 2, 2023. Born in 1930 in Brooklyn, New York ... he had retired previously from WFSB-TV after 17 years ... , from Connecticut state government after 12 years as press secretary to Governors Ella T. Grasso and William A. O'Neill ... and as a realtor in Old Lyme and … [Read more...] about Death of Larrye deBear Announced; Old Lyme Realtor, Former Chairman of OL Economic Development Commission

OLD LYME -- Constance L. "Connie" Gray (Leighton), 83, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at home April 1, 2023 ...Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Fenton Paul Gray, 1971. She is survived by her devoted children, Fenton Paul Gray (Wellesley/Nantucket, Mass.) and Stephen James Gray (Middletown); siblings, Joan Leighton (Melrose, Mass.) and George Leighton (Old Lyme) … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Constance L. “Connie” Gray of Old Lyme, Lived in OL for 60 Years, Served as Secretary for OL Shores Beach Assn. for 35 Years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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