OLD LYME -- Didier Rocherolle, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away March 13, after a brief illness. Born in Paris in 1934 to French parents, Guy and Monique Lyon Rocherolle, ... In 1939, the family moved to New York when his father was appointed head of the U.S. operation of the family fragrance company, Roger & Gallet ... Vacations … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Didier Rocherolle of Old Lyme, Spent Most of his Career with Roger & Gallet Perfumiers
Obituaries
Death Announced of Eleanor Ann Larson, 86, of Old Lyme, Wife of Robert Harold
OLD LYME - Eleanor Ann Larson, 86, of Old Lyme passed away Tuesday, March 15, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital after receiving last rites of the Roman Catholic Church, surrounded in love by her immediate family ... In 1957, Eleanor married Robert Harold Larson, and they began a wonderful life together full of love, family, cooking ... Eleanor is survived by her loving … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Eleanor Ann Larson, 86, of Old Lyme, Wife of Robert Harold
Death Announced of John ‘Johnny’ Edmund Botts IV, 37; Raised in Old Lyme, Where He Found His Love of Sports, Outdoors, Beach
OLD LYME -- John Edmund Botts IV, "Johnny" (37), of Middletown, CT passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 2, 2022. John was born May 16, 1984 in Yakima WA to Lauretta Botts and the late John E. Botts III. Johnny was raised in Old Lyme, CT where he found his love of sports, the outdoors and the beach ... Johnny wore his heart on his sleeve; many will remember him for his … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John ‘Johnny’ Edmund Botts IV, 37; Raised in Old Lyme, Where He Found His Love of Sports, Outdoors, Beach
Death Announced of Mary Caldwell Schroeder of Lyme & Santa Fe, NM; ‘a dedicated conservationist’
LYME -- Mary Caldwell Schroeder, of Lyme, and Santa Fe, N.M., passed away at her home in Santa Fe Dec. 5, 2021. Mary was born May 3, 1960, to John Schroeder and Julie Morsman Schroeder ... Later moving to Lyme, Mary joined the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, ultimately rising to the position of registrar. Mary and Cathy married in 2014, ... A dedicated … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mary Caldwell Schroeder of Lyme & Santa Fe, NM; ‘a dedicated conservationist’
Death Announced of Michael David Sutton of Lyme, Longtime Volunteer Firefighter for Lyme FD
LYME -- Michael David Sutton, beloved son of Robert and Eleanor Sutton of Lyme, passed away March 12, 2022, after a long struggle with cancer ... In his youth he loved spending his summers working at Camp Claire. He was also a longtime volunteer firefighter for the Lyme Fire Department ... In lieu of flowers donations in Mike's name can be made to The Leukemia And … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Michael David Sutton of Lyme, Longtime Volunteer Firefighter for Lyme FD
Death Announced of Thomas Roby, he ‘Absolutely Loved Spending Days at Point of Woods Beach … in Old Lyme’
BRANFORD -- Thomas Roby of Branford died peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at CT Hospice in Branford after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Geraldine Moccia Roby of Branford ... Besides his wife, Thomas is survived by his children Jeffrey Roby of Glastonbury, Christian Roby of West Hartford, Andrew Roby of Kamas, Utah, and Ashley Negron … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas Roby, he ‘Absolutely Loved Spending Days at Point of Woods Beach … in Old Lyme’
Death Announced of Veteran Writer, Traveler John Guy Laplante; Longtime Contributor to LymeLine
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of our beloved friend and longtime contributor to LymeLine, John Guy Laplante. I first met John when we were both working at the now-shuttered Main Street News in Essex. He wrote an enormously popular column titled Senior Moments and brought an always interesting and often alternative perspective to our lively, Monday … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Veteran Writer, Traveler John Guy Laplante; Longtime Contributor to LymeLine
Death of George M. Kovak Announced, Brother of Richard of Old Lyme
ROCHESTER, NH -- George M. Kovak, 89, died Jan 29, 2022 at Rochester Manor, Rochester, NH. He was born on 23 Oct 1932 in Rockville, CT to Michael and Helen (Kapa) Kovak... He married Marion Dupre on 5 May 1956 in Old Saybrook where they lived most of their married lives ... They moved to Fla following his retirement and then to Rochester, NH where he spent his remaining … [Read more...] about Death of George M. Kovak Announced, Brother of Richard of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Aiden Ryder Colangeli, 16, of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- With heavy hearts we announce the sudden death of Aiden Ryder Colangeli who passed away Feb. 18, 2022, at the age of 16. He was born May 22, 2005 He was the son of Steven Colangeli, stepmom Dovie Hunt; and cherished grandson of Rick and Carol Colangeli; and much loved nephew to Anne Colangeli and Julie Colangeli (fiancé Scott Ferbert); ... A celebration of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Aiden Ryder Colangeli, 16, of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Lisa Marie Kadlec, 46, of Lyme
LYME -- Lisa Marie Kadlec, 46, of Joshuatown Road, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Lisa was born July 16, 1975, in Hartford, the daughter of William and Jeanne (Martin) Kadlec. Lisa was a graduate of Mercy High School class of 1993 ... Lisa is survived by her daughter Evelyn Winters; parents, William and Jeanne Kadlec; brother William … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lisa Marie Kadlec, 46, of Lyme
Death Announced of Andy Baxter of Lyme; Longtime Lyme Land Trust Supporter, ‘a Man for All Seasons with a Heart as Big as the Outdoors’
LYME -- It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the death of Andy Baxter of Lyme. He was a member of the board of the Lyme Land Trust for 13 years, serving as both its treasurer and later, vice-president. He was also involved in and supported numerous other charitable causes. The Lyme Land Trust has shared the following tribute to Mr. Baxter with us: We … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Andy Baxter of Lyme; Longtime Lyme Land Trust Supporter, ‘a Man for All Seasons with a Heart as Big as the Outdoors’
Death Announced of Carlene Desautels Landry of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Carlene Desautels Landry of Old Lyme passed away Jan. 28, 2022, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London with family by her side. Carlene was born Oct. 16, 1946, in Putnam ... In 1967 she married Thomas Landry, also of Putnam, and in 1970 they moved to Old Lyme with their daughter Lauren. While living in Old Lyme they had two additional children Brian and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Carlene Desautels Landry of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Kathleen “Kathy” Kristopik of South Lyme
SOUTH LYME -- Kathleen "Kathy" Kristopik of Point O' Woods Beach and formerly of Kensington passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 ... She was predeceased by her husband Richard L. Kristopik and brother Robert Breininger. She was survived by her son, Kenneth Kristopik of South Lyme; daughter, Sandi (Brion) Dodge of East Lyme; and grandson, Gus Dodge of East Lyme … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Kathleen “Kathy” Kristopik of South Lyme
Death Announced of Janice Lona MacDonald Gafner, Graduate of Old Lyme High School
The lovely Janice Lona MacDonald Gafner of Cary, NC, left this life for the next on February 7, 2022 after a valiant challenge with pancreatic cancer ... After graduating from Old Lyme High School in 1954 she attended Bryant College and earned a diploma in Secretarial Training. It was at Bryant that she met the love of her life, Frederick A Gafner of Rome, NY whom she … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Janice Lona MacDonald Gafner, Graduate of Old Lyme High School
Death Announced of Justin Henry Bogucki of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Justin Henry Bogucki, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Justin was born Aug. 7, 1932, in Meriden ... After meeting Gail Harding in Meriden on a blind date, he fell in love and was determined to be with her the rest of his life. They married in 1962, and were devoted to providing a loving household for three children in Old Lyme ... Visiting … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Justin Henry Bogucki of Old Lyme