NIANTIC -- Gerald Francis "Jerry" Caron, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. Jerry was born June 12, 1942, to Arthur and Mary (Gayette) Caron. Jerry was raised in Salem, Mass., and lived in Connecticut for most of his life, ... Mr. Caron was a member of the faculty of the Lyme College of Fine Art, Old Lyme, where he served as faculty adviser on the Board of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Gerald Francis “Jerry” Caron, Former Dean of Students, Board Member of Lyme Academy
Obituaries
Death Announced of Artist Betty Louise “Betsy” Davies, Formerly of Hadlyme, Studied at Lyme Academy
MARBLEHEAD, MASS. - Artist, fisherman, cartographer, teacher, wife and mother, Betty Louise "Betsy" Davies departed for another adventure Aug. 8, 2022. Betsy was born April 21, 1925, in Palmer, Mass. It was not to be a conventional, predictable, quiet and orderly life. She had many adventures, meeting them with a zest for exploration, invention and a love of people ... ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Artist Betty Louise “Betsy” Davies, Formerly of Hadlyme, Studied at Lyme Academy
Death Announced of Gerald Paul “Gerry” Karpuska Jr., 35, of Old Lyme; Graduated 2004 From LOL High School
OLD LYME -- Gerald Paul "Gerry" Karpuska Jr., 35, of Old Lyme passed away July 12, 2022, with his loving family by his side. Gerry was born Aug. 16, 1986, to Gerald and Joanne Karpuska in New London. After Gerry graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in 2004, he went on to excel at carpentry being a craftsman, not just a carpenter ... Gerry was a man of many talents, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Gerald Paul “Gerry” Karpuska Jr., 35, of Old Lyme; Graduated 2004 From LOL High School
Death Announced of Ethel Gordon Chatkin, 93, of Old Lyme, Longtime Musician
OLD LYME - Ethel Gordon Chatkin of Old Lyme, passed away July 22, 2022, at the age of 93. Ethel was born and raised in Minot, N.D., and moved to New England, subsequent to her attending Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa ... Ethel was a musician, beginning in grade school with violin lessons from Arturo Petrucci of Italy, who also taught an eminent Julliard professor Sally … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ethel Gordon Chatkin, 93, of Old Lyme, Longtime Musician
Death Announced of Patricia “Pat, Patty” Ann Moody, 69, of Old Lyme; Services Thursday in OL
OLD LYME -- Patricia "Pat, Patty" Ann Moody, 69, of Old Lyme, passed away July 22, 2022, peacefully at home after a six-month fight against cancer ... Pat owned and operated "A Yellow Butterfly" salon in Clinton, for 36 years, and was a poker dealer at Mohegan Sun for the last 20 years. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Duck River … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Patricia “Pat, Patty” Ann Moody, 69, of Old Lyme; Services Thursday in OL
Death Announced of Warren J. Sulmasy, Sr., Father of Glenn of Old Lyme
Warren J. Sulmasy, Sr., born in the Throgs Neck section of The Bronx and resident of Smithtown, NY for over 54 years, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 25th with his wife of 68 years, Margaret "Peggy" by his side. He was 89 years old ... He is survived by his wife Peggy, his children and their (spouses); Daniel (Lois) of Washington, DC, Cathy Thomas (Pete) of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Warren J. Sulmasy, Sr., Father of Glenn of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Dr. Robert “Bob” James Staab of Old Lyme, Services Thursday in OL
OLD LYME -- Dr. Robert James Staab, 71, of Old Lyme, passed away July 29, 2022, surrounded by family. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme, followed by a reception. Known affectionately as "Dr. Bob," he was born in Roselle, N.J., Sept. 18, 1950. He married his high school sweetheart, Susan Hornyak July 29, 1972. They … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dr. Robert “Bob” James Staab of Old Lyme, Services Thursday in OL
Death Announced of Altabelle Pflomm, 90, Lifelong Resident of Old Lyme, 1938 Hurricane Survivor
OLD LYME -- Altabelle Pflomm, 90, widow of Wilbur Pflomm, passed away June 22, 2022, at Bride Brook Health & Rehabilitation Center ... She moved to Hawks Nest Beach in Old Lyme when she was young, where she survived the Hurricane of 1938 with her family. She ... graduated from Old Lyme High School in 1950. Altabelle was a lifelong resident of Old Lyme. She married … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Altabelle Pflomm, 90, Lifelong Resident of Old Lyme, 1938 Hurricane Survivor
Death Announced of Former Principal of Old Lyme’s Mile Creek School, Ronald “Ron” Martino; Services in OL, Aug. 3
MYSTIC, CT/OLD LYME, CT -- Ronald “Ron” Martino 87, beloved husband of 62 years to Alberta Martino, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Britain, he was the only child of the late Anthony and Frances Martino. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Education from CCSC and his Master’s at the University of Hartford and his 6th year … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Former Principal of Old Lyme’s Mile Creek School, Ronald “Ron” Martino; Services in OL, Aug. 3
Death Announced of Ronald Sheldon Houlihan, Member of OLHS Class of 1956
OLD LYME -- Ronald Sheldon Houlihan, aged 83, of Homosassa, Fla., died July 6, 2022. Ron was born July 18, 1938, to the late George and Grace (Morgan) Houlihan of Old Lyme, Conn., where Ron and his four siblings grew up. After graduating from high school, Ron joined the Army. He trained as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division, served in Korea, and was in the Special … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ronald Sheldon Houlihan, Member of OLHS Class of 1956
Death Announced of Gregory S. “Greg” Curtis, 59, of Old Lyme; Husband of Melissa, Father of Jacob & Maggie
OLD LYME -- Gregory S. "Greg" Curtis, 59, of Old Lyme, passed away July 6, 2022, after a long battle with leukemia. Greg leaves his wife Melissa; a son, Jacob, and a daughter, Maggie. He is survived by his parents, five brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews ... Depending on the season, he loved skiing, swimming, biking, fishing and birding, especially when … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Gregory S. “Greg” Curtis, 59, of Old Lyme; Husband of Melissa, Father of Jacob & Maggie
Death Announced of Diane J. (Otrin) Chapman of Old Lyme; Wife of Burton, Mother of Tricia Granata, Both of OL
OLD LYME -- Diane J. (Otrin) Chapman, 81, of Laurel Drive, Old Lyme, formerly of Old Saybrook, died on June 27, 2022, at her home. Diane was born on April 13, 1941, in Guilford ... Diane owned and operated The Feed Bag in Old Saybrook for 35 years before retiring in 2003 ... She is survived by her husband Burton E. Chapman, Jr., of Old Lyme; her son Jeff Chapman of Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Diane J. (Otrin) Chapman of Old Lyme; Wife of Burton, Mother of Tricia Granata, Both of OL
Death Announced of Christopher “Chris” Charles Pardue, Husband of Longtime Lyme-Old Lyme Elementary School Teacher Deb Pardue
MYSTIC -- Christopher "Chris" Charles Pardue, 71, of Mystic, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 in New Haven, following complications from surgery. He was born Feb. 10, 1951, in Loving, N.M., to Maurice and Mary (Love) Pardue ... On June 4, 1978, he married the love of his life, Deb (Boyko) Pardue. They were married for 44 years. Together they raised two sons, Nathan and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Christopher “Chris” Charles Pardue, Husband of Longtime Lyme-Old Lyme Elementary School Teacher Deb Pardue
Death Announced of Helen M. (Finn) Sullivan; Mother of Ellen Tyler, Maureen Dinnan of Old Lyme
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Helen M. (Finn) Sullivan, 91, of the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, was Called Safely Home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Helen passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family. She was born in Springfield on April 19, 1931, a beloved daughter of the late John J. Finn and Helen E. (Shea) Finn. She graduated from … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Helen M. (Finn) Sullivan; Mother of Ellen Tyler, Maureen Dinnan of Old Lyme
Death Announced of David William O’Donnell of Old Lyme; Brother of Scott, Graduate of OL High School
OLD LYME -- David William O'Donnell of Old Lyme passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Middlesex Hospital. He leaves behind his wife Linda; a brother Scott O'Donnell ... and two nephews, Owen and Adein O'Donnell. David was born in Keene, N.H., the son of Carol Rose and Andrew O'Donnell. At age 10 he moved to Old Lyme. He graduated from Old Lyme High School, and joined the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David William O’Donnell of Old Lyme; Brother of Scott, Graduate of OL High School