OLD LYME -- Thomas Vincent Yourell, 92, of Old Lyme, entered God's kingdom April 29, 2023. He was born July 19, 1930, to Thomas and Kathleen Yourell of Dublin, Ireland ...Through the decade of the 60s and into the 70s the family grew to a brood of ten. It was in the mid-60s when the family found the "Cottage" in Old Lyme. There the family spent Summers enjoying the shoreline … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas Vincent Yourell, 92, of Old Lyme; Former Owner of Rooney’s Package Store
Obituaries
Death of Donald F. Woods Announced, Former Resident of Old Lyme, Services May 12 in OL
OLD LYME -- Donald F. Woods of Venice, Fla., formerly of Old Lyme ... passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 12, in Christ the King Church, McCurdy Road, Old Lyme ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Apr. 30, 2023. … [Read more...] about Death of Donald F. Woods Announced, Former Resident of Old Lyme, Services May 12 in OL
Death Announced of Margaret E. Cable, 100, Former Elementary Teacher in Old Lyme
Margaret E. Cable, 100, of Shavertown, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at United Methodist Homes Wesley Village Campus, surrounded by family ... She was an elementary teacher in the Old Lyme, Conn., school district and a school librarian in Hamden, Conn. ... Funeral services will be private with interment in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock ... Visit this link to … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Margaret E. Cable, 100, Former Elementary Teacher in Old Lyme
Death Announced of Janet Anne Elizabeth “Jan” Simpson Hine, 90, of Old Lyme; Mother of Jack, OL Resident for More Than 50 Years
OLD LYME -- Janet Anne Elizabeth "Jan" Simpson Hine, 90, of Sill Lane, Old Lyme, died in her home Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Jan was born in Bedford (UK), Oct. 15, 1932, the daughter of Charles John Simpson and Annie Elizabeth Smith. She attended the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham (Wiltshire) and London University, graduating in 1955. While teaching art in Wolverhampton and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Janet Anne Elizabeth “Jan” Simpson Hine, 90, of Old Lyme; Mother of Jack, OL Resident for More Than 50 Years
Death Announced of Jil Nelson, Former Board Member of Lyme Land Trust
Jil Nelson passed away at age 70 on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 ...Many will remember her as an early adopter and regular contributor on social media, where she applied her passion for politics and her visual and linguistic creativity ...Jil was born on February 17, 1953 in New Haven to Joan and Stanley Nelson ... She ... later moved to Chester after marrying Howard Kaplan ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jil Nelson, Former Board Member of Lyme Land Trust
Death of Marlene Coscina Tufano Announced, Mother of Gary Tufano of Old Lyme; Service Tuesday
Marlene Coscina Tufano, 81, beloved wife of sixty years to Joseph P. Tufano, died peacefully on April 9, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. ... She shared pure love as the mother of Lana, Gary, and Greg, and her family defined her life ... Marlene is survived by her daughter Lana Angelo and her husband Ron of Wethersfield, her son Gary Tufano and his wife … [Read more...] about Death of Marlene Coscina Tufano Announced, Mother of Gary Tufano of Old Lyme; Service Tuesday
Death Announced of Stephen Joseph Joncus AIA, USNR Lt. JG Rtd. of Old Lyme, 52 Year Resident of OL; Service in OL Saturday
OLD LYME -- Stephen Joseph Joncus AIA, USNR Lieutenant JG Retired, of Old Lyme, passed away at the age of 90 in the early hours of Easter Sunday (April 9) at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Steve was past president of the Connecticut branch of the American Institute of Architects and the Old Saybrook Rotary Club, and a former corporator of Laurence + Memorial hospital, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Stephen Joseph Joncus AIA, USNR Lt. JG Rtd. of Old Lyme, 52 Year Resident of OL; Service in OL Saturday
Death of Larrye deBear Announced; Old Lyme Realtor, Former Chairman of OL Economic Development Commission
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
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 -- 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
Death of Winifred M. Leary Announced, Mother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme
Winifred M. Leary, 87, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023. Born on April 5, 1935, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the only child of Margaret (Collins) and Martin Murray. She was the beloved wife of Richard "Dick" Leary. They would have celebrated their 65th anniversary in June.Winnie's grace and kindness was evident in everything that she did. Making sure she raised … [Read more...] about Death of Winifred M. Leary Announced, Mother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Earl Peters of Old Lyme, Husband of Retired State Senator Melodie
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
Unexpected Death Announced of Christine “Chris” Crosby James, Resident of Old Lyme for 30 Years
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
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