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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

Death Announced of Nicole “Nikki” Marie Turner, 30, Graduate of Lyme Academy College in 2014

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Nicole "Nikki" Marie Turner, 30 years, passed away May 23, 2022. Born on January 11, 1992 to Theresa and Dave Turner in Toledo, OH. She graduated from Bedford High School and went on to receive a Bachelors of Fine Arts at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts (Old Lyme, CT). She moved to Florida ... while attending Harley Davidson's Mechanic School and then Florida Technical … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Nicole “Nikki” Marie Turner, 30, Graduate of Lyme Academy College in 2014

Celebration of Life of Townsend Ludington, Jr. to be Held Today at First Congregational Church of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- A Celebration of the Life of Charles Townsend Ludington, Jr. will be held at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme on Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m. Friends and family are invited to join the service. A reception/lunch at 2 Lyme Street (next door to the church) in Old Lyme will follow the service. … [Read more...] about Celebration of Life of Townsend Ludington, Jr. to be Held Today at First Congregational Church of Old Lyme

Memorial Service to be Held Today for Mildred “Maggie” Adamson Taylor in Old Lyme; Former Owner of ‘The Chocolate Shell’

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OLD LYME -- A memorial service will be held for Mildred “Maggie” Adamson Taylor, who passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021. She was the wife of the late Lloyd Douglas Taylor who predeceased her in 1992. Maggie’s service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 2 p.m. at The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme located on the corner of Lyme Street and Ferry Road in … [Read more...] about Memorial Service to be Held Today for Mildred “Maggie” Adamson Taylor in Old Lyme; Former Owner of ‘The Chocolate Shell’

Death Announced of Elizabeth Anne (Hartung) Brodeur of Old Lyme; Services Today, Tomorrow

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OLD LYME -- Elizabeth Anne (Hartung) Brodeur of Old Lyme, and most recently from Old Saybrook, was granted eternal rest May 28, 2022. ... After her family relocated to Old Lyme, she continued her education there, graduating from Old Lyme High School in 1950 ... She married the one and only love of her life, Donald Southworth Brodeur Sr. in 1954. ... She was an … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Elizabeth Anne (Hartung) Brodeur of Old Lyme; Services Today, Tomorrow

Death Announced of Judith Vitali of Old Lyme, Beloved Elementary School Teacher in Old Lyme for Over 30 Years, 1995 Teacher of the Year; Celebration of Life Service June 26

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OLD LYME -- On Friday morning, May 13, 2022, Judith Vitali, loving wife, and mother of three children passed away at age 81. Judith was born Dec. 25, 1940, to Harold Sylvester Chick and Margaret Leahy Chick ... For over 30 years, Judith taught at Mile Creek School and Center School in Old Lyme. She received the Teacher of the Year Award in 1995, and was beloved by … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith Vitali of Old Lyme, Beloved Elementary School Teacher in Old Lyme for Over 30 Years, 1995 Teacher of the Year; Celebration of Life Service June 26

Death Announced of William Louis “Bill” Poeta Jr. of Old Lyme, Services Friday & Saturday

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OLD LYME -- William Louis "Bill" Poeta Jr., 68, of Old Lyme, beloved husband of Donna Lee Calabria Poeta, passed away at home Saturday, May 21, 2022. ... Besides his wife Donna of 40 years, he is survived by his two children, daughter Devon Poeta of Attleboro, Mass., and son Ryan Poeta (Kim) of Shelton ... Friends and family may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 3, at … [Read more...] about Death Announced of William Louis “Bill” Poeta Jr. of Old Lyme, Services Friday & Saturday

Death of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Barbara Gonci Announced, 105; Mother of Don Gonci of Old Lyme

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WINDHAM, CT -- UPDATED 5/31 WITH FULL OBITUARY: Elizabeth "Betty" Barbara Gonci of Windham and formerly of Coventry and Hebron, Ct., passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at St. Joseph`s Living Center in Windham at the age of 105. She was born on May 11, 1917, in Bridgeport, Ct., daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Varga) Pollansky. She was the oldest of nine children and … [Read more...] about Death of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Barbara Gonci Announced, 105; Mother of Don Gonci of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Tallmadge Starr Renault of Old Lyme, an ‘Endlessly Curious’ Artist, Volunteer

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OLD LYME - Tallmadge Starr Renault, 79, of Sandpiper Point Road, passed away from esophageal cancer Thursday, April 21, 2022, in the company of her loving children. "Tal" was born June 8, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of May Bell (Krumbhaar) and Floyd Tallmadge Starr, both of Philadelphia ... Wanting to raise a family out of the city, they moved to Connecticut, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Tallmadge Starr Renault of Old Lyme, an ‘Endlessly Curious’ Artist, Volunteer