CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Charles Townsend Ludington Jr., "Towny", professor emeritus of English and American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, died of renal failure in hospice care in Pittsboro, North Carolina, on November 4, 2021. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Ludington moved to Old Lyme, Connecticut at age three. Education, both his own and that of … [Read more...] about Death of Charles Townsend Ludington, Jr. Announced, Formerly of Old Lyme; ‘Education … was the Constant Theme in his Life’
Obituaries
Death Announced of Robert King “Bobby” White of Old Lyme, Longtime NYSE Member; Services Scheduled Nov. 27 in OL
OLD LYME -- With sadness but also with deep gratitude for a long life well lived, we announce the passing of Robert King "Bobby" White of Old Lyme, Nov. 7, 2021. Born in New York City, July 5, 1928, to Elsie Croll and Robert Hooper White, Bobby graduated from the Buckley School, Collegiate School and Yale University (1950). He was a longtime member of the New York Stock … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert King “Bobby” White of Old Lyme, Longtime NYSE Member; Services Scheduled Nov. 27 in OL
Death of William James “Bill” Jackson Sr. Announced, Resident of Old Lyme for 64 Years
EAST LYME -- William James "Bill" Jackson Sr., 77, of East Lyme, beloved husband of Joann Race Jackson, passed away Oct. 3, 2021, at L+M Hospital in New London, with his wife by his side. Bill was born Dec. 23, 1943, to Lucy Noyes Jackson of Old Lyme and Charles A. Jackson of Columbus, Ga. Bill lived in Old Lyme for 64 years and was a volunteer firefighter in town for many … [Read more...] about Death of William James “Bill” Jackson Sr. Announced, Resident of Old Lyme for 64 Years
Death Announced of Henry L. Friel, Jr. of Hadlyme, Father of Peter of Old Lyme, Father-in-Law of the Late Michelle Friel
HADLYME -- Henry L. Friel, Jr., of Hadlyme, beloved husband of Lucynda R. (Gallia) Friel, died Sunday November 7, 2021 at Chestelm Health Care Center, East Haddam ... Besides his wife Lucynda, Henry is survived by five children, Mark Friel and his partner Susan Girard of Sea Cliff, NY, Peter Friel of Old Lyme, Mary Ann Fulner and her husband Brad of Killingworth, Matthew … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Henry L. Friel, Jr. of Hadlyme, Father of Peter of Old Lyme, Father-in-Law of the Late Michelle Friel
Death Announced of Henry ‘Hank’ Thomas Golet of Old Lyme; Acclaimed Nature Photographer, Tireless OL Land Trust Volunteer, Father of Nikki Berry of Lyme
OLD LYME -- Henry Thomas Golet, of Old Lyme, Connecticut, passed away on October 15, 2021 at the age of 84. Henry, or “Hank” as he was known to many, died peacefully at home with the sounds of birds and his water garden outside his open door. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, Hank was the son of the late Walter “Jack” and Louise (Ryczek) Golet, and grew up in Moodus. His … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Henry ‘Hank’ Thomas Golet of Old Lyme; Acclaimed Nature Photographer, Tireless OL Land Trust Volunteer, Father of Nikki Berry of Lyme
Death of Fortunato “Frank” Cocco, 87, of Old Lyme Announced, Services Thursday
OLD LYME -- Fortunato "Frank" Cocco, 87, of Old Lyme passed away at home Oct. 22, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Anne (DeMatteo) Cocco, to whom he was married for 65 years ... Fortunato is survived by his wife Anne; his children Rose Anne Rand of Lyme ... Viewing will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at the … [Read more...] about Death of Fortunato “Frank” Cocco, 87, of Old Lyme Announced, Services Thursday
Death of Dr. William Foster O’Meara of Old Lyme Announced, Services to be Held Nov. 5
OLD LYME - Dr. William Foster O'Meara, DMD, M.S., 92, of Old Lyme, formerly of West Hartford, passed away quietly Oct. 18, 2021, with his family by his side. He was the husband of Janice O'Meara, who survives him. Calling hours will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Neilan and Sons Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, in Niantic, followed by a funeral Mass at … [Read more...] about Death of Dr. William Foster O’Meara of Old Lyme Announced, Services to be Held Nov. 5
Karzimierz “Chuck” Szymczyk, 68, of Old Lyme, Stricken Unexpectedly on Vacation, Died Oct. 13; Services in OL Oct. 30
OLD LYME -- Karzimierz "Chuck" Szymczyk, age 68, of Old Lyme, was unexpectedly stricken during a family vacation in North Carolina, and passed away Oct. 13, 2021 ... Chuck is survived by his wife Donna of Old Lyme; his sons, Jeff (wife Katie) and Eric (wife Kirsten) ... A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Christ the King Church, … [Read more...] about Karzimierz “Chuck” Szymczyk, 68, of Old Lyme, Stricken Unexpectedly on Vacation, Died Oct. 13; Services in OL Oct. 30
Death Announced of Marianne Goetze Pfeiffer of Lyme, ‘One of the Initial Organizers of High Hopes’
LYME -- Marianne Goetze Pfeiffer died peacefully at her home in Lyme Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. She was born in Heidelberg, Germany in 1925 and fled to the United States in 1934 ... She was a longtime volunteer throughout the community. Marianne was one of the initial organizers of High Hopes ... She served as an on-site record keeper to many of her son's archaeological … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marianne Goetze Pfeiffer of Lyme, ‘One of the Initial Organizers of High Hopes’
Death Announced of Jeanette Frances Jowdy, Mother of Valerie Chapman of Old Lyme
BOZRAH -- Jeanette Frances Jowdy, 94, surrounded by her family, left us peacefully Sept. 17, 2021, to continue on her spiritual journey to her eternal home to be with our Lord. She was predeceased by Albert P. Jowdy Sr., her beloved husband, who left us in 1981; and she was the daughter of the late Joseph Socha Sr. and Victoria (Trella) Socha. Jeanette, who was a lifelong … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jeanette Frances Jowdy, Mother of Valerie Chapman of Old Lyme
Death of Agnes Quaini O’Connor, 90; Long-time Resident, Community Volunteer of Old Lyme
OMAHA, NEB./OLD LYME -- Agnes was born as a United States citizen in Varese, Lombardy, Italy on January 18, 1931, ... she married Joseph E. O’Connor in West Haven on July 4, 1953 ... After moving many times with the Navy, Agnes and Joe moved to their beloved Old Lyme in 1979 ... She served on the Lyme-Old Lyme School Board for many years, including a term as Chairwoman. … [Read more...] about Death of Agnes Quaini O’Connor, 90; Long-time Resident, Community Volunteer of Old Lyme
Death of Beverly Burgess Stadnick Announced, Mother of Glenn Stadnick of Old Lyme
NIANTIC -- Beverly (Burgess) Stadnick died peacefully at Crescent Point in Niantic, Sept. 3, 2021, at the age of 84 ... Beverly is survived by her son Glenn Stadnick and daughter-in-law Theresa Stadnick of Old Lyme; and daughter Tamie Smith of Niantic. She also leaves behind grandsons, Samuel Stadnick of Old Lyme, and Patrick Smith of Fort Collins, Colo.; granddaughters, … [Read more...] about Death of Beverly Burgess Stadnick Announced, Mother of Glenn Stadnick of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Barbara Marsh Gustafson, Resident of Lyme for 50 Years
CLARENCE, N.Y. -- Barbara Marsh Gustafson, age 94, died on August 12, 2021, in Clarence, NY after a brief illness ... In 1948, she graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in education and married her beloved husband, Richard L. Gustafson, a fellow graduate of the University of Connecticut. In 1965, she and her family moved to Lyme, CT, where she resided … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Barbara Marsh Gustafson, Resident of Lyme for 50 Years
Death of Arthur ‘Art’ Sibley Announced; Active Community Member, Father of Skip Sibley of Old Lyme
Arthur Emerson Sibley, beloved husband of the late Margaret Warren Sibley, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2021 at home. The Sibley family is so grateful for the numerous caregivers that provided Dad great comfort during these past 4 months of his journey. Born on January 6, 1933 in Milton, MA, Art was the oldest son of the late Arthur Howard Sibley & Helen Gertrude … [Read more...] about Death of Arthur ‘Art’ Sibley Announced; Active Community Member, Father of Skip Sibley of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Richard “Tex” Teixeira of Old Lyme, ‘Decades-long Volunteer With OL Fire Department, Ambulance Association’
OLD LYME -- Richard "Tex" Teixeira, of Old Lyme, passed away Aug. 24, 2021 at age 86. He is survived by his wife Helene; and his daughter Donna Szymczyk (Chuck), both of Old Lyme ... Tex, also known as "Skip," was a U.S. Navy veteran, a Sears Roebuck & Co. retiree and a decades-long volunteer with Old Lyme Fire Department and its Ambulance Association ... A Mass of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard “Tex” Teixeira of Old Lyme, ‘Decades-long Volunteer With OL Fire Department, Ambulance Association’