OLD LYME -- Edward Louis Firgelewski Jr., passed away peacefully the morning of April 20, 2021. Born and raised on a farm in the town of Lyme, Ed graduated Old Lyme High School in 1964. He went into excavation after high school, starting Firgelewski Construction with his brother William ... ... After no longer being able to pull horses, he became the announcer for the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Edward Louis Firgelewski Jr. of Lyme, Devoted Much of Life to “Helping His Community”
Obituaries
Death Announced of Carol Brand Connor, 99; Long-time Volunteer at Florence Griswold Museum
NORWICH - Carol Brand Connor, age 99, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at home surrounded with loving family ... ... Carol devoted her time to St. Patrick Cathedral and Choir, Connecticut Girl Scouts of America, Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, ... ... A celebration of Carol's 99 wonderful years will be held at a future date. Visit this link to read the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Carol Brand Connor, 99; Long-time Volunteer at Florence Griswold Museum
Death of Florence Wendover ‘Wendy’ Kerop Announced; Owned ‘The Turning Page’ Bookstore in Old Lyme, Former Director of Christian Ed. at FCCOL,
CHESTER -- Florence Wendover "Wendy" Kerop, 77, of Hickory Hill Drive, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Wendy was born Feb. 7, 1944, in New London, the daughter of the late John and Alys Griswold Haman. She lived in Old Lyme, until she married ... ... She married Harry Kerop Oct. 3, 1969, in Framingham, Mass. ... ... They raised … [Read more...] about Death of Florence Wendover ‘Wendy’ Kerop Announced; Owned ‘The Turning Page’ Bookstore in Old Lyme, Former Director of Christian Ed. at FCCOL,
Unexpected Death of Frederick Seward Jarvis Announced, Spent Much of His Life at White Sand Beach
Frederick Seward Jarvis, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Estero, FL. Fred was born in Medford, MA on January 31, 1943 to the late Seward and Ruth (Poore) Jarvis. He is survived by his loving wife, Letitia (Petrella) Jarvis and his four children, Robert Jarvis and his wife Heidi, Thomas Jarvis and his wife Dana, Kenneth Jarvis and his wife Laura, … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death of Frederick Seward Jarvis Announced, Spent Much of His Life at White Sand Beach
Death Announced of Merlva L. Davis of Old Lyme, Mother of Raymond, Also of OL
OLD LYME -- Merlva L. Davis of Old Lyme passed away March 26, 2021. She was born March 10, 1929, in Woodhaven, Long Island, the daughter of Nunzio Patrick Giuliano and Merlva Anderson Giuliano ... ... She is survived by her son Raymond Davis and his wife Lee of Old Lyme; ... ... A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, at Duck River Cemetery, Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Merlva L. Davis of Old Lyme, Mother of Raymond, Also of OL
Death of James Collins Cushing Announced; Father of Anne Scheel of Lyme, Christopher Cushing of Old Lyme
WATERFORD - James Collins Cushing peacefully departed this world at home, surrounded by his family Tuesday, April 6, 2021 ... ... Jim leaves behind the love of his life, Phyllis Cushing, who he married June 22, 1957. Together, they raised five children, Richard Cushing married to Jan Ayer of Niantic, Paul Cushing married to Karen Blodgett of Waterford, Anne Scheel married to … [Read more...] about Death of James Collins Cushing Announced; Father of Anne Scheel of Lyme, Christopher Cushing of Old Lyme
Death Announced of SFC Carmen Joseph DePaulo III, 36; Member of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 2002
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - SFC Carmen Joseph DePaulo III, 36, of Fayetteville, N.C. formerly of Lyme, passed away March 6, 2021. SFC DePaulo was assigned to A Company, 3d Battalion, 3d Special Forces Group (Airborne). SFC DePaulo was born Sept. 10, 1984, in Jacksonville, Fla. He attended Lyme-Old Lyme High School in Old Lyme, graduating in June 2002 ... ... SFC DePaulo's awards … [Read more...] about Death Announced of SFC Carmen Joseph DePaulo III, 36; Member of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 2002
Death Announced of Gerald “Jerry” Walter O’Dell of Old Lyme, ‘Exceptional Engineer, Inventor … Problem Solver,
OLD LYME - Gerald "Jerry" Walter O'Dell, 73, of Old Lyme, passed away April 1, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He is survived by a big and loving family, including his wife of nearly 52 wonderful years, Dawn (Rochette) O'Dell of Old Lyme; his three children and their loving spouses, Brian and Jessica O'Dell of Old Saybrook, David and Kristen (O'Dell) Arseneau … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Gerald “Jerry” Walter O’Dell of Old Lyme, ‘Exceptional Engineer, Inventor … Problem Solver,
Death Announced of Luigi “Gino” Giansiracusa of Hartford, Old Lyme; Owner/Operator of Luigi’s Restaurant, Loved Spending Summers at Miami Beach in OL
HARTFORD & OLD LYME -- Luigi "Gino" Giansiracusa, 85, of Hartford and Old Lyme, beloved husband of 60 years of Ines (Santilli) Giansiracusa, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 31, 1936 in Sortino, Province of Siracusa, Sicily, son of the late Sofio and Lucia (Corsello) Giansiracusa, he had been a … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Luigi “Gino” Giansiracusa of Hartford, Old Lyme; Owner/Operator of Luigi’s Restaurant, Loved Spending Summers at Miami Beach in OL
Death Announced of Robert C. Coleman, Jr., Father of Marisa Hartmann of Old Lyme
PARKVILLE, MD. -- A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated later in 2021 for Robert C. Coleman, Jr., a resident of Oak Crest Village, who died on April 1, 2021. Born in Indiana, PA he would add, "Jimmy Stewart's hometown," as he would introduce himself. Following graduation from the State Teachers College, Indiana, PA, now Indiana University of PA, he enlisted in the Navy … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert C. Coleman, Jr., Father of Marisa Hartmann of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Rachel Wertheimer, 51, of Old Lyme; Daughter of Sheila, Also of OL
OLD LYME -- Friday, March 12, 2021, Rachel Wertheimer, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away at the age of 51. Rachel was born Nov. 21, 1969, in Atlanta, Ga., and moved to Waterford in 1971. She graduated from Waterford High in 1988, and remained a lifelong resident of Southeastern Connecticut ... ... In recent years she rescued multiple black labs, including her … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Rachel Wertheimer, 51, of Old Lyme; Daughter of Sheila, Also of OL
Death Announced of Bruce Bennett Smith of Old Lyme, Raised Family in OL with Wife Deborah Over Past 36 Years
OLD LYME -- Bruce Bennett Smith departed this live in the early hours of Monday, March 22, 2021. A loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather, Bruce is survived and celebrated by his sister Sandy; his wife Deborah; and his children, Cathy, Jennifer, Richard, and Lynn; and grandchildren, Devon, Kenneth, Gabrielle, Evelyn, Vera, and Bennett. Born in Kentucky, Oct. 6, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Bruce Bennett Smith of Old Lyme, Raised Family in OL with Wife Deborah Over Past 36 Years
Death Announced of George Moore, Lyme Land Trust Director Emeritus
LYME -- The death of Lyme Land Trust Director Emeritus George Moore has been announced by Lyme Land Trust Executive Director Kristina White. In an email sent March 25 to Lyme Land Trust members and friends, White states with "deep regret" that Mr. Moore, "... passed away recently." She notes, "He leaves behind his wife, Rosemary, two sons, John and Chris, daughter Joanna … [Read more...] about Death Announced of George Moore, Lyme Land Trust Director Emeritus
Death of John C. Brown Announced; Earl Peters of Old Lyme was his Guardian, Friend
NEW LONDON -- John C. Brown was born Aug. 17, 1949, and passed from this earth March 11, 2021; he was 71 years of age. John leaves behind his Seacorp/The Arc Eastern Connecticut Family; his guardian and friend Earl Peters of Old Lyme; and a rich assortment of people whose lives were touch by him and his amazing spirit. John will be remembered for his strength, compassion, … [Read more...] about Death of John C. Brown Announced; Earl Peters of Old Lyme was his Guardian, Friend
Death of Joseph S. Migatz of Old Lyme Announced, ‘a Family Man of Faith’
OLD LYME -- Joseph S. Migatz, 85, of Old Lyme, CT. beloved husband of Jean Lois (Otfinowski) Migatz, passed away at home Sunday March 14, surrounded by his wife, son and daughter ... ... He was a 55 year member of the Point O' Woods Beach community in Old Lyme ... ... He is survived by his beloved wife Jean and cherished children: Michael Joseph Migatz of Old Lyme, Carol … [Read more...] about Death of Joseph S. Migatz of Old Lyme Announced, ‘a Family Man of Faith’