OLD LYME—Donna Lee Bennett, 68, of Old Lyme, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital with friends and family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband Matthew Weber and their six fur babies. ... She was the proud owner of D'Tails Pet Service in Old Saybrook ... Calling hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2025, at … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donna Lee Bennett, 68, of Old Lyme, Owner of D’Tails Pet Service in OS, Calling Hours Sunday
Obituaries
Death Announced of Samuel “Sam” Meredith Strong III, Founder of ‘The Strong Agency’ in Old Lyme, Essex
Samuel "Sam" Meredith Strong III of Easton, Maryland, passed away on April 4 due to complications from dementia. He was 90 years old. Sam was born March 2, 1935, in Bayside, New York, to Helen Pettit Strong and Samuel Meredith Strong, Jr. When he was eleven years old, his mother married Herbert (Lindy) Lindholm, who became his loving Dad ... Sam met the love of his life, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Samuel “Sam” Meredith Strong III, Founder of ‘The Strong Agency’ in Old Lyme, Essex
Death Announced of Susan Rivoire Hostnik, Longtime Resident of Old Lyme
OLD LYME— Susan Rivoire Hostnik, longtime resident of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully March 15, 2025. She was 91. Susan was born August 14, 1933, in New York City, N.Y., the daughter of the late Charles William Rivoire and Dorothy Starr ... She is also survived by her five children ... She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her husband of 61 … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Susan Rivoire Hostnik, Longtime Resident of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Charles M. Smith, Resident of Old Lyme for More Than 60 Years; Services Scheduled in OL, May 3
OLD LYME—Charles M. Smith passed away peacefully March 16, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born in New London, Feb. 23, 1940. Charles joined the U.S. Navy in 1958 ... He met Lynn ... and married in September of 1963. They moved to Old Lyme where they spent the rest of their lives raising three sons and welcoming many grandchildren ... He leaves behind his children, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles M. Smith, Resident of Old Lyme for More Than 60 Years; Services Scheduled in OL, May 3
Death Announced of Ann Moriarty; Lived in Cheshire, Also Had Cottage in Old Lyme for 50 Years
CHESHIRE – Ann Moriarty, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late William J. Moriarty. Mrs. Moriarty was born February 21, 1938, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Shanahan) Jones ... In addition to her time in Cheshire, she lived in a cottage in Old Lyme for 50 years. She is survived by her sons … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ann Moriarty; Lived in Cheshire, Also Had Cottage in Old Lyme for 50 Years
Death Announced of Rino Vitali, ‘Well-known Resident of Old Lyme’
OLD LYME—Rino Vitali, a well-known resident of Old Lyme, CT peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on the morning of Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Rino, the sixth of eight children, was born on April 8,1936 to Achille and Rosina Vitari Vitali ... ... Rino and Judith settled in Old Lyme where they built their dream house overlooking the picturesque Black Hall River. In their … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Rino Vitali, ‘Well-known Resident of Old Lyme’
Death Announced of Martin R. “Marty” Peck of East Hartford, Graduate of Old Lyme HS Class of 1949
Martin R. “Marty” Peck, 93, of East Hartford, loving husband of over 67 years of the late Teresa A. “Terry” (Cianci) Peck, peacefully journeyed home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Old Saybrook on March 27, 1931, a son of the late Phillip and Ella (Martin) Peck Terente ... He was a graduate of Old Lyme High School, class of 1949 and a proud veteran … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Martin R. “Marty” Peck of East Hartford, Graduate of Old Lyme HS Class of 1949
Death Announced of Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme—Justice of the Peace, ‘Tireless Volunteer’, ‘First and Foremost … a Wife and Mother’
OLD LYME—Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme, died Friday Feb. 7, 2025, after a courageous health battle ... She is survived by her beloved husband Peter B. Speirs; and son Alec D. Speirs. Also surviving are her brothers, Ronald Kopald and Seth Kopald (Kathryn) ... ; her sisters, Kim Griswold (Doug), Sandy Dubek (Bob) and Tori Kitchen (Rick) ... In addition, she leaves behind a … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme—Justice of the Peace, ‘Tireless Volunteer’, ‘First and Foremost … a Wife and Mother’
Death Announced of John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, US Army Veteran, Meteorologist
OLD LYME—John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, formerly of Newington, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Janssen) Russo ... John honorably served the country in the U.S. Army. John received a BS degree in Meteorology from City College NY and a Masters in Meteorology from University of AZ and an MBA degree in Business … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, US Army Veteran, Meteorologist
Death of Janice Montanaro Announced: Mother of Andrew ‘Monty’ Montanaro of Old Lyme, Marc & Michael
HIGHLAND BEACH, FL & OLD LYME, CT—Janice Montanaro, 76, of Highland Beach, FL and Old Lyme, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on February 2, 2025. Born on August 25, 1948, in New Britain, CT, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend.Predeceased by her husband, Andrew 'Drew' Montanaro, ... She is survived by her children Andrew 'Monty' Montanaro and … [Read more...] about Death of Janice Montanaro Announced: Mother of Andrew ‘Monty’ Montanaro of Old Lyme, Marc & Michael
Death Announced of Lilliane Phoebe Spratt of Old Lyme, CT: Palm Beach, FL: Watch Hill, RI; An Exceptional Artist, Designer, Athlete, Poet, Volunteer
OLD LYME —Lilliane Phoebe Spratt (b. January 23, 1989), of Palm Beach, FL, Watch Hill, RI, and Old Lyme, CT, passed from this terrestrial realm to the heavens on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her lakeside Old Lyme home. A private funeral was held at the Grassy Hill Congregational Church of Lyme, CT, and a ceremony celebrating her life is being … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lilliane Phoebe Spratt of Old Lyme, CT: Palm Beach, FL: Watch Hill, RI; An Exceptional Artist, Designer, Athlete, Poet, Volunteer
Death Announced of Frank ‘Ted’ Hamilton, III, Former ‘Pillar of Community’ in Old Lyme
OLD LYME—Frank Watrous Hamilton, III ("Ted") was born in Franklin, New Jersey in 1948 ... Ted graduated from Blair Academy and the University of Pennsylvania before starting a career on Wall Street. Over an almost 50 year career, Ted was well known for his industriousness, perseverance and ingenuity. Ted was an accomplished executive, including as a Senior Managing … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Frank ‘Ted’ Hamilton, III, Former ‘Pillar of Community’ in Old Lyme
Death Announced of Judith Ellen Komoroske (née Roach), Formerly of Old Lyme
Judith Ellen Komoroske (née Roach) passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 surrounded by family. Born December 1, 1941 (Hartford, CT), she was raised in Brighton-by-the-Sea, Old Lyme, the second child of Robert Nicholas and Frances Prendergast Roach. She graduated from Williams Memorial Institute in New London and the Duchesne Residence School (NYC). Her first employment was … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith Ellen Komoroske (née Roach), Formerly of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Clara (Claire) Maude Taylor, Mother of Craig Taylor of Old Lyme
Clara (Claire) Maude Taylor, formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on January 18, 2025. Clara was born on August 16, 1941, in Staten Island, NY, and was the daughter of Albert H. And Eleanor T. Morrill. She was the widow of John Arthur Taylor, whom she adored and always cherished as her partner in life. She missed him dearly. Clara … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Clara (Claire) Maude Taylor, Mother of Craig Taylor of Old Lyme
Death Announced of James Francis Ward Jr. of Old Lyme; OL’s 2023 Citizen of the Year, Founder of LOL Food Share Garden
OLD LYME—James Francis Ward Jr. of Old Lyme, passed away Jan. 6, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Pittsfield, Mass., he was the son of the late James Ward and Noreen Deyo Ward. Jim was a cherished partner to Sheila McTigue-Ward of Old Lyme and a loving father to Meghan Danko (Dan) of Franklin and Ethan Harris of Old Lyme. He was also an energetic and devoted … [Read more...] about Death Announced of James Francis Ward Jr. of Old Lyme; OL’s 2023 Citizen of the Year, Founder of LOL Food Share Garden