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Death Announced of Altabelle Pflomm, 90, Lifelong Resident of Old Lyme, 1938 Hurricane Survivor

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Death Announced of William Martin Auwood, Father of Nancy Laro of Old Lyme

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QUAKER HILL -- William Martin Auwood, 94, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully June 21, 2022. Bill was the beloved husband of Ruth (Hartman) Auwood who passed July 19, 2019. The shared sixty-seven blessed years of marriage ... Bill began a career at Charles Pfizer in quality control, at the time the department had only eight … [Read more...] about Death Announced of William Martin Auwood, Father of Nancy Laro of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Donna Lee Calabria Poeta of Old Lyme, Wife of Late Bill Poeta

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OLD LYME -- Donna Lee Calabria Poeta, 73, of Old Lyme, beloved wife of the late William Louis Poeta Jr, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born on December 27, 1949 in Sewickley, PA and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Jane Mihalik Calabria ... She recently lost her husband Bill last month after 40 years of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donna Lee Calabria Poeta of Old Lyme, Wife of Late Bill Poeta

Death Announced of Michael Jon Gumkowski, Formerly of Old Lyme, Husband of Francine; He ‘Loved his Family, Friends, and the CT Shoreline’

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OLD SAYBROOK, CT -- Michael Jon Gumkowski was born in East Haven Connecticut on June 11, 1954 to Walter and Jean Gumkowski. He died on June 13, 2022 at the age of 68. Michael loved his family, his friends, and the Connecticut shoreline. Although challenged by a series of debilitating health issues for the past 25 years, he battled every illness with relentless diligence … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Michael Jon Gumkowski, Formerly of Old Lyme, Husband of Francine; He ‘Loved his Family, Friends, and the CT Shoreline’

Death Announced of Susan K. Barnes, 65, Sister of Mark Barnes of Old Lyme

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Susan K. Barnes, 65, aka Susie Q" of Bristol, Misquamicut, RI, and Wellington, FL, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 ... Susan is survived by her siblings Mark Barnes (Jean) of Old Lyme, Jimmy Barnes (Pam) of Bristol, Holly LeDuc (Kevin) of Plainville, Lisa Barnes of Bristol, ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published June 8, 2022 by The Bristol Press. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Susan K. Barnes, 65, Sister of Mark Barnes of Old Lyme

Memorial Service for Elizabeth “Lee” Howard to be Held in Old Lyme, June 16

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Elizabeth "Lee" Howard died on December 14, 2021 in Chester, CT. She was 90 years old. Born on June 16, 1931 to Archibald Murray Howe and Margaret Allen Howe in North Andover, MA, Lee and her siblings Archie and Peggy grew up on Osgood Street, the former home of the first postmaster general of the US ... Lee graduated from Vassar College in 1952. Working with local, … [Read more...] about Memorial Service for Elizabeth “Lee” Howard to be Held in Old Lyme, June 16

Death of Polly F. Anderson, 83, Announced; Graduate of Old Lyme High School

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STONINGTON -- Polly F. Anderson, 83, of Stonington passed away peacefully May 28, 2022, at the Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Fla. She was born in Hartford, to Rita J Farrell. Polly graduated from Old Lyme High School and Mitchell College ... She is survived by her husband of 53 plus years, Carl G. Anderson II; children, Jennifer, Carl III, and Philip G. Anderson; … [Read more...] about Death of Polly F. Anderson, 83, Announced; Graduate of Old Lyme High School