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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

Death Announced of Marion Doris Pidcock King, “Doris”, of Old Lyme; Mother of JoAnn Wright & Andrew King of OL

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OLD LYME -- Marion Doris Pidcock King “Doris” of Old Lyme passed away peacefully at her son’s home Jan. 25, 2023 ... Doris grew up in Madisonville, Ky., which is where she met the love of her life, George Franklin King of Old Lyme. George was a professional baseball player. They married Nov. 29, 1946, moving to Old Lyme permanently in 1953, where George’s family had lived … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marion Doris Pidcock King, “Doris”, of Old Lyme; Mother of JoAnn Wright & Andrew King of OL

Death Announced of Geraldine “Gerry” U. Foster, Formerly of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life in Old Saybrook, Jan. 29

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Geraldine U. Foster, age 80, of North Branford, beloved wife of Johnnie D. Johnson, died January 18, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Foster was born on May 25, 1942 in Wilkinsburg, PA the daughter of Adolph and Julia Bartolomucci ... She started her pharmaceutical career with Schering-Plough then retiring from Merck Pharmaceutical as a Senior Vice President of Public and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Geraldine “Gerry” U. Foster, Formerly of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life in Old Saybrook, Jan. 29

Death Announced of David L. “Leonard” Lieberman Jr. Ph.D., of Lyme; Very Active Member of Lyme Congregational Church

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LYME -- Dr. David L. Lieberman Jr. Ph.D., better known as Leonard, 93, of Lyme, went home to be with the Lord Jan. 19, 2023, with his loving wife, Paula, at his bedside. He was born in November 1929, in Brooklyn, N.Y., ...He taught high school science at Nathan Hale High School in East Haddam, before becoming assistant principal at Valley Regional High School in Deep … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David L. “Leonard” Lieberman Jr. Ph.D., of Lyme; Very Active Member of Lyme Congregational Church

Death Announced of Charles Frederick Dimmock Jr., 86, Father of Stanley Hislop of Old Lyme

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SALEM -- Charles Frederick Dimmock Jr., 86, of Salem, passed away Jan. 17, 2023, at Apple Rehab in Colchester where he had recently been residing. Born in New London, May 4, 1936 ... He married his beloved wife Mary Romagna Jan. 10, 1970. They made their home in Salem where they raised their children and tended to their dairy farm.He leaves his children, Sherry Dunn of Key … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles Frederick Dimmock Jr., 86, Father of Stanley Hislop of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Dr. James J. Korst “Jim”, 91; Lived in Old Lyme 50 Years, Spent Entire Career at Pfizer in Groton

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OLD LYME -- Dr. James J. Korst "Jim", 91, formerly of Old Lyme, CT, passed away at home in Bloomfield, CT, on December 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family ... He spent his entire career at Pfizer Central Research in Groton, CT, where he met and married the love of his life Hedy Rubin in 1960. They moved to Old Lyme to raise their family, where they enjoyed the next 50 … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dr. James J. Korst “Jim”, 91; Lived in Old Lyme 50 Years, Spent Entire Career at Pfizer in Groton

Death Announced of Rosemary Mackey of Old Lyme; Mother of Michael of OL, Donna Neaton & Judy Mackey, Both Formerly of OL

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OLD LYME -- Rosemary Mackey of Old Lyme passed away Dec. 20, 2022, at home. She was the widow of Donald F. Mackey who predeceased her on May 26, 2016. Rosemary was born Feb. 10, 1936, to the late John D. and Rose (Marshall) Callahan ...She then transferred to Newark Airport where she met her husband, Donald ... Donald's job brought them to Old Lyme ...Rosemary ... along with … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Rosemary Mackey of Old Lyme; Mother of Michael of OL, Donna Neaton & Judy Mackey, Both Formerly of OL

Death Announced of Roger Morgan of Old Lyme, Service at Duck River Cemetery, Jan. 20

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OLD LYME --- Roger E. Morgan, 85, of Sunset Drive, died Tuesday, Jan.10, 2023, in Yale New Haven Hospital ...Mr. Morgan is survived by his son Roger; daughters, Mary Shenas, Carol Ann Morgan and Joanne Mercader. He is predeceased by his daughters, Cynthia Morgan and Patricia Brooks. He also leaves many beloved grandchildren; and great-grandchildren ...A graveside service will … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Roger Morgan of Old Lyme, Service at Duck River Cemetery, Jan. 20

Death Announced of Mary Stanton, 102, of Old Lyme, Mother of Kathryn Winchell, Grandmother of Stacy; Service Today in OL

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OLD LYME --- Mary Stanton of Shore Road, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at her home. Mary was born June 16, 1920, in Newton Grove, N.C., the daughter of Moses and Maddie Strickland ... She had an impeccable memory; always sharing specific details about her childhood in North Carolina and her 75-year history in Old Lyme ... Every year Mary celebrated her birthday … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mary Stanton, 102, of Old Lyme, Mother of Kathryn Winchell, Grandmother of Stacy; Service Today in OL

Death Announced of Sandy (Garvin) Cameron of Old Lyme; Acclaimed Artist, Owner of Garvin Studio in Old Lyme 

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OLD LYME -- Sandra Jean Garvin Cameron (Sandy Garvin) passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2023, at Middlesex Hospital at 72 after a brief and unfair battle with cancer. Sandy was raised in Old Lyme, Connecticut, where she had lived for most of her life. She was born on May 12th, 1950, to H.P. “Perry” and Adeline “Pete” Garvin. Sandy was, among many things, an incredible … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Sandy (Garvin) Cameron of Old Lyme; Acclaimed Artist, Owner of Garvin Studio in Old Lyme 

Death Announced of Richard Hoyt Bolles Sr., 102, Father of James of Old Lyme

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EAST HAMPTON -- Richard Hoyt Bolles Sr. of East Hampton, widower of Clara E. (Keith) and Margaret (Thienes), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 29th, 2022. Having reached 102 years old, he lived a full and celebratory life ... He was an accomplished carpenter and builder, having helped restore the iconic Goodspeed Opera House in the early … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard Hoyt Bolles Sr., 102, Father of James of Old Lyme