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Death of Michelle “Micky” Dooley Bellefleur Announced, Member of Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 1986.

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MYSTIC -- Michelle "Micky" Dooley Bellefleur, 53, of Mystic, passed away at home Jan. 7, 2022. Born October 22, 1968, the daughter of Bruce and Phyllis Dooley. Michelle attended Lyme-Old Lyme High School and graduated in the Class of 1986 ... A memorial service for Michelle will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of her deep love for animals, the … [Read more...] about Death of Michelle “Micky” Dooley Bellefleur Announced, Member of Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 1986.

Death of Eleanor Robinson Announced; Naturalist, Environmental Advocate, Founder of Old Lyme’s Audubon Center; Wife of Rev. Canon Mark Robinson, Former Rector of St. Ann’s

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OLD LYME -- "Celebratory Ecology calls each of us to spend time outdoors, to observe colors, movement, presences and absence of species, and yes, to simply enjoy the bounty. We celebrate ecology and are inspired to do all within our power to protect, and learn about this essential life-giving ecosystem." - Eleanor Robinson at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center opening, … [Read more...] about Death of Eleanor Robinson Announced; Naturalist, Environmental Advocate, Founder of Old Lyme’s Audubon Center; Wife of Rev. Canon Mark Robinson, Former Rector of St. Ann’s

Death Announced of Susan Marinone Salzillo, 69, of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Susan Marinone Salzillo, 69, of Old Lyme passed away Dec. 8, 2021, at the Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London ... She previously was married to Michael Salzillo and bore his four children, Michael, Matthew, Mark, and Mandy (Weber). Susan was later married to Elliot Penna, who survives her ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published Dec. 19, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Susan Marinone Salzillo, 69, of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Doris Pearce, 89, Long-time Resident of Old Lyme, She “Loved Spending Time with her Machnik Relatives”

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OLD LYME -- Doris Pearce, 89, passed away in her beloved home surrounded by love Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Doris Jane Grimes was born May 21, 1932, in Waterford, to Helen Machnik Grimes and Leslie "Red" Grimes ... They retired to Old Lyme, in the early seventies. Doris loved spending time with her Machnik relatives: aunts and uncles and cousins ... Visit this link to read … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Doris Pearce, 89, Long-time Resident of Old Lyme, She “Loved Spending Time with her Machnik Relatives”

Death of Robert Emmett Sullivan Announced, Father of Ellen Tyler, Maureen Dinnan of Old Lyme

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Robert Emmett Sullivan, 92, of the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, was Called Safely Home on the Birth of Christ Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021 ... Bob and his wife, Helen, enjoyed their vacation home near White Sands Beach in Old Lyme, Connecticut for over 45 years ... In addition to his wife, he leaves his six loving children, Dennis M. Sullivan of … [Read more...] about Death of Robert Emmett Sullivan Announced, Father of Ellen Tyler, Maureen Dinnan of Old Lyme

Death of Anthony N. Traggis of Lyme Announced, Husband of Nancy

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LYME -- Anthony N. Traggis, 80, of Lyme passed away Dec.15, at Chesterfields Health Care Center in Chester ... He married Nancy Trimble Oct. 16, 1998, when they eloped to Martha's Vineyard to the astonishment of friends and family ... Anthony is survived by his wife Nancy; his sister Katherine Booth and her husband James Robert Booth of Bozrah; ... Due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Death of Anthony N. Traggis of Lyme Announced, Husband of Nancy

Death Announced of Jean Murphy Howard of Old Lyme, Mother of Lee Howard of ‘The Day’

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OLD LYME -- Jean Murphy Howard, one of the great local volunteers and a brilliant teacher, gardener, hostess, cook and conversationalist, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at age 89, at Massachusetts General Hospital after a short illness. She had recently moved to Plymouth, Mass., to be near her daughter after spending more than two decades as a full-time resident of Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jean Murphy Howard of Old Lyme, Mother of Lee Howard of ‘The Day’

Death Announced of Mark Daniel ‘Dan’ Marderosian, 59, of Old Lyme; Noted Attorney, Who Took on Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones, Ku Klux Klan, Among Many Others

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OLD LYME -- Mark Daniel Marderosian, known to many who loved him as Dan, of Old Lyme, CT, died on Monday, December 6, at the home he shared with his wife, the "love of his life," Maris Wacs, after a long fight with a rare form of cancer. He was 59 ... He was a noted attorney, who took on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the Ku Klux Klan in the courts ... He was modest … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mark Daniel ‘Dan’ Marderosian, 59, of Old Lyme; Noted Attorney, Who Took on Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones, Ku Klux Klan, Among Many Others

Death of Nancy Dian Mason Johnson of Old Lyme Announced

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OLD LYME -- Nancy Dian Mason Johnson, née Monroe, of Old Lyme, passed away Dec. 4, 2021. She was born Sept. 27, 1941, in Schoharie, N.Y., the daughter of Richard and Carrie Monroe ... Nancy's biggest passion was selling real estate, having helped hundreds of buyers and sellers, while staying in touch with them during her extensive career spanning 44 years. Her co-workers … [Read more...] about Death of Nancy Dian Mason Johnson of Old Lyme Announced

Death Announced of Angela (Lopedota) Boulanger, Mother of Scott Boulanger of Old Lyme

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Angela (Lopedota) Boulanger, 87, of Newington, passed away on December 1, 2021. Born in Hartford, she moved to Elmwood as a child ... She will be greatly missed by her devoted daughter, Rev. Denise Cassella of South Windsor, her son, Scott Boulanger and his wife Kathy of Old Lyme, her two grandchildren and two great grandchildren ... Visit this link to read the full … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Angela (Lopedota) Boulanger, Mother of Scott Boulanger of Old Lyme

Unexpected Death of David Winer Announced; Former Board Member, President of Old Lyme’s PGN Library

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HADDAM -- David "Dave" Winer of Haddam, Connecticut, former Dean of Students at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly from complications of cholangiocarcinoma on November 26, 2021. He was 84 ... Dave leaves behind his wife of 40 years and the love of his life, Judith Watson Winer ... Dave is also survived by his four stepchildren and their … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death of David Winer Announced; Former Board Member, President of Old Lyme’s PGN Library

Death Announced of Marie Fernande Muller of Old Lyme, Longtime Member of Christ The King

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OLD LYME — Marie Fernande Muller (Arsenault) daughter of Juliette Belleveau and Emile Arsenault passed away peacefully Sept. 6, 2021, surrounded by her children. Born in Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada in 1929, the youngest of 13 children, her childhood years being raised on the family dairy farm which is still in existence today. She enjoyed sharing many stories with her … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marie Fernande Muller of Old Lyme, Longtime Member of Christ The King

Death Announced of James Phillip Wells, Longtime Member of Black Hall Club in Old Lyme

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PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. - James Phillip Wells, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Nov. 18, 2021. Jim was born Dec. 8, 1942, in Boston, Mass. ... Jim is survived by Barbara Gada Wells with whom he had five children ... Anyone who knew Jim knew his love of golf. Jim was a longtime member of Black Hall in Old Lyme and The Legacy in Port St. Lucie, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of James Phillip Wells, Longtime Member of Black Hall Club in Old Lyme

Death of Dennis R. Peterson of Old Lyme Announced

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OLD LYME -- Dennis R. Peterson of Old Lyme passed away Nov. 14, 2021. He was the son of Leo Russell Peterson and Eleanor Frances (Cox) Peterson born Feb. 1, 1946, in Bronx, N.Y. He is survived by his loving wife Tolan ... He will be missed by his many friends and neighbors at his favorite place, Old Colony Beach ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published … [Read more...] about Death of Dennis R. Peterson of Old Lyme Announced