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
Obituaries
Death Announced of William Louis “Bill” Poeta Jr. of Old Lyme, Services Friday & Saturday
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
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
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
Death Announced of Edward John “Ed” Sopneski of Old Lyme; Lifelong Environmentalist, Joined Other Pioneers Who Led Successful Restoration of Ospreys in OL
OLD LYME -- Edward John "Ed" Sopneski passed away peacefully April 12, 2022, after a recent cancer diagnosis ... He was born at St. Raphael Hospital in New Haven, Feb. 27, 1935 ... In 1961 Ed married June Kensel. They bought a home in Old Lyme, where they raised their three sons. The family loved living near the ocean, the Connecticut River and the tidal wetlands … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Edward John “Ed” Sopneski of Old Lyme; Lifelong Environmentalist, Joined Other Pioneers Who Led Successful Restoration of Ospreys in OL
Death Announced of William Haynes Kelly, Jr., 53; Son of Haynes & Sally of Old Lyme, Member of LOLHS Class of 1986
MELROSE, MA -- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Haynes Kelly Jr. (Will) [on April 21, 2022], 53 years old, of Melrose, MA. Will is survived by his two children, who were the center of his world, Alex and Paige Kelly, as well as his parents, Haynes and Sally Kelly of Old Lyme, CT, his former wife Stacey Arrigo Kelly, also of Melrose, MA, his … [Read more...] about Death Announced of William Haynes Kelly, Jr., 53; Son of Haynes & Sally of Old Lyme, Member of LOLHS Class of 1986
Death of Mary Blossom Turner Announced, Widow of Jack, Who Founded LymeLine.com; Service May 22 in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Mary Blossom Turner, the widow of Jack Turner, who founded LymeLine.com. To quote from the obituary published in The Day, Mary passed, "easily in her sleep April 30, 2022, at 90 years old." Mary was a remarkable woman, as her full obituary published below testifies. I met her on several occasions during the time I … [Read more...] about Death of Mary Blossom Turner Announced, Widow of Jack, Who Founded LymeLine.com; Service May 22 in Old Lyme
Death Announced of Gordon H. Ely, 93, of Essex; Attended Old Lyme High School, Member of OL Fire Dept. for 71 Years
ESSEX -- Gordon H. Ely, 93, of Essex, CT lived a long and happy life and died peacefully on April 17, 2022 surrounded by his family. Gordon was born in Old Lyme, CT on February 22, 1929, son of Clarence Samuel Ely and Ellen (Richards) Ely. He attended Old Lyme High School and then joined the National Guard ... Gordon was a member of the Old Lyme Fire Department for 71 years. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Gordon H. Ely, 93, of Essex; Attended Old Lyme High School, Member of OL Fire Dept. for 71 Years
Death Announced of Captain Richard W. “Dick” Krom, USN Retired, of Old Lyme; Founded Malta, Inc. to Help the Homeless in SE CT
OLD LYME -- Captain Richard W. "Dick" Krom, USN retired, 78, formerly of Niantic died at his home in Old Lyme Feb. 11, 2022 ... Upon Retirement, Dick focused on helping others. He was coordinator of the Care and Share Soup Kitchen in Groton for 20 years. In 1999, Dick founded Malta, Inc. to help those who are homeless in Southeastern Connecticut. He served as its President … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Captain Richard W. “Dick” Krom, USN Retired, of Old Lyme; Founded Malta, Inc. to Help the Homeless in SE CT
Death Announced of John Cordock, 58, of Old Lyme; Services in OL April 20 & 21
OLD LYME -- John Cordock, 58, passed away unexpectedly April 12, 2022, at his home in Old Lyme. He was the devoted husband of Reyly Cordock and an exceptional father to his son Sean ... He was a parishioner of Christ the King Church in Old Lyme ... He is survived by his siblings, James Cordock, his wife Valerie, Catherine Wible, her husband Douglas, and Thomas Cordock, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John Cordock, 58, of Old Lyme; Services in OL April 20 & 21
Death Announced of Thomas C. “Tom” Stanton of Old Lyme, Services April 15
OLD LYME -- Thomas C. "Tom" Stanton, was born in 1933, and lived in New Britain, until moving to the beautiful seaside community of Hawks Nest Beach, Old Lyme, in 1986, to a home his father built in the 1940s ... Tom served his country in Germany before returning to New Britain, to raise a family ... Tom will be thoroughly missed by his many friends and neighbors in the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas C. “Tom” Stanton of Old Lyme, Services April 15
Death Announced of Diane Fanelli McCue; Mother of Jen Burke, Longtime Teacher in LOL Schools
NIANTIC -- Diane Fanelli McCue of Niantic passed away at home surrounded by her family on the afternoon of April 7, 2022. Diane was 79 years old. She was born Jan. 18, 1943, in Hartford, the daughter of William and Giovanna (Jean) Milanese Fanelli. Diane graduated from Bulkeley High School in Hartford in 1960, and attended Albertus Magnus College and Connecticut College … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Diane Fanelli McCue; Mother of Jen Burke, Longtime Teacher in LOL Schools
Death Announced of Martha Rita (Schaefer) Ames of Old Lyme, ‘Ruler of the Roost’
OLD LYME -- Martha Rita (Schaefer) Ames, 73, born Jan. 6, 1949, passed away April 8, 2022, at home peacefully after a brief illness. Marty, as most called her, worked as the office manager of Speirs Plumbing for 28 years, but the better title would have been "Ruler of the Roost." ... Predeceased by husband Robert (S.P.L.O.M.F.L.) in 2000. She is survived by her daughter … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Martha Rita (Schaefer) Ames of Old Lyme, ‘Ruler of the Roost’
Death Announced of Stephen Franklin “Steve” Bartlett of Old Lyme, Husband of Longtime Teacher in LOL School, Grace; Services Tuesday, Wednesday
OLD LYME -- Stephen Franklin "Steve" Bartlett, of Old Lyme, passed away at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family early morning Thursday, April 7, 2022. Steve was 72 years old ... He married Grace LaPlume April 15, 1977 (opening day of the Rhode Island fishing season) ... In 1975, Steve bought a house on Rowland Road in Old Lyme, and it was here where he … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Stephen Franklin “Steve” Bartlett of Old Lyme, Husband of Longtime Teacher in LOL School, Grace; Services Tuesday, Wednesday
Death Announced of Linda C. Mildrum of Old Lyme,; Wife of James, Mother of Heather, Both of OL
OLD LYME -- Linda C. Mildrum, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away April 3, 2022. Born in McKeesport, Pa., July 4, 1941, to Albert and Rose Schreiber, she was the second of three children. She is survived by her husband James; daughter Heather and her husband David Musto of Old Lyme; daughter Michele and her husband Michael Deane of Colchester; two … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Linda C. Mildrum of Old Lyme,; Wife of James, Mother of Heather, Both of OL