Old Lyme - Gregory M. Furey, 64, of Old Lyme passed away unexpectedly at home May 31, 2021. Born in Middletown, he was the only son of the late Willard and Margaret Furey. Raised near the Old Lyme shores, Greg spent much of his life there. After graduating from Old Lyme High School, Greg went on for formal training at Pratt & Whitney, receiving an Electrical Certificate … [Read more...] about Death of Gregory M. Furey, 64, of Old Lyme Announced
Obituaries
Death Announced of Josephine Deveau Benson, 96, of Old Lyme
Old Lyme - Josephine Deveau Benson, 96, of Old Lyme died peacefully May 22, 2021. Josephine was born Aug. 18, 1924, in New London, the daughter of William and Agnes Deveau. She was a proud veteran of World War II where she served her country as a wave in the United States Navy. She married Robert Eugene Benson Nov. 3, 1945, and started her family of seven children ... She … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Josephine Deveau Benson, 96, of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Barbara Blaney Bair, 90, of Old Lyme
OLD LYME - Barbara Blaney Bair, 90, of Old Lyme, formerly of Rowayton, beloved wife of the late Robert Dwight Bair, passed Sunday, May 16, 2021 ... Barbara is survived by her four beloved children: Mike (Britt), Steve (Lisa), Tom (Dorene) and John (Corinne); and six cherished grandchildren ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published May 27 in The Day. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Barbara Blaney Bair, 90, of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Laura Jane (Bridge) Dunn, 78, of Old Lyme; ‘The Beach Was Her Favorite Place’
OLD LYME -- Laura Jane (Bridge) Dunn, 78, of Old Lyme, beloved wife to Peter W. Dunn, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, surrounded by her loving family ... ... The beach was her favorite place, especially Hawk's Nest Beach in Old Lyme. Spending many summers there with her Aunt Harriet and Cousin Donald Shaub. She finally got her dream house at the beach … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Laura Jane (Bridge) Dunn, 78, of Old Lyme; ‘The Beach Was Her Favorite Place’
Death of Thomas M. Long Announced, Father of Maureen Sturm of Old Lyme
Thomas M. Long, age 83 years, of Plymouth, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. He was the husband of the late Martha F. (Loring) Long and the son of the late Edwin and Marjorie (Hallett) Long. Born in Hyannis on November 22, 1937, Mr. long was a United States Navy veteran ... ... He will be forever missed by his children, Thomas A. Long … [Read more...] about Death of Thomas M. Long Announced, Father of Maureen Sturm of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Judith Fay Lightfoot of Lyme; Nationally-Recognized Civic Leader, Former President of High Hopes, Lyme Public Library, Numerous Other Organizations
LYME -- Judith Fay Lightfoot, civic leader, mentor, friend, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on May 19 at age 81 at her home in Lyme, Connecticut. Intelligent, caring, generous, and grateful until her last breath, Judy moved in the world with deep optimism, love, and grace as she tirelessly and determinedly worked to make that world a better … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith Fay Lightfoot of Lyme; Nationally-Recognized Civic Leader, Former President of High Hopes, Lyme Public Library, Numerous Other Organizations
Obituary: Thomas J. Rozanski Jr. (Tom), Lived Most of His Life in Old Lyme, Volunteer Firefighter
OLD LYME -- Thomas J. Rozanski Jr. (Tom) passed peacefully in the presence of his family on Friday, May 21 at the age of 78. Tom was born August 17, 1942, in New Britain, Connecticut, to parents Thomas J. Rozanski and Helen Rozanski (Kolodziej). He lived most of his life in Old Lyme, Connecticut, before retiring to Florida and South Carolina. Tom was a Veteran of the U.S … [Read more...] about Obituary: Thomas J. Rozanski Jr. (Tom), Lived Most of His Life in Old Lyme, Volunteer Firefighter
Death Announced of Nancy Chase Rogers of Old Lyme, She ‘Leaves a Legacy of Living Life to the Fullest’
OLD LYME -- Nancy Chase Rogers was a life force throughout her 92 years. True to form, she beat COVID-19 in February, and then passed away May 18, 2021, on her own terms, peacefully in her beautiful apartment in Saybrook at Haddam, filled with pictures of her family and pets ... ... Nancy loved people, but none more than her daughter [Chase] and son-in-law Ted O'Hanlan and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Nancy Chase Rogers of Old Lyme, She ‘Leaves a Legacy of Living Life to the Fullest’
Death Announced of John Sholtis of Old Lyme
OLD LYME - John Sholtis, 77, of Old Lyme passed away May 9, 2021. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Judy; daughter Adrienne and her husband Jim Lair; daughter Michelle Sholtis, her husband Michel Leroy; and the light of his life granddaughter Vivian Leroy; along with daughter of the heart Natalie Wellmaker and family... Visit this link to read the full … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John Sholtis of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Florence G. McMahon of Old Lyme, Formerly of Newington, CT
Florence G. McMahon, 85, recently of Old Lyme CT (formerly of Newington CT and Needham MA) died peacefully in hospice care after a brief illness on Tuesday April 27th ... ... She married her beloved husband Walt McMahon in 1959. They settled in Newington where they lived together for 50 years until Walt passed away in 2010. Flo remained in Newington for a short time moving … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Florence G. McMahon of Old Lyme, Formerly of Newington, CT
Death of James F Tuohy Announced, Father of Mary Lou Duffy of Old Lyme; Particpated in Okinawa Invasion, Loved Spending Time at OL Shores
James F. Tuohy, 95, husband of the late Dorothy (Sullivan) Tuohy of West Hartford, passed away peacefully Saturday April 17, 2021 ... ... He enlisted in the U.S. Navy immediately after high school and was stationed in the Pacific Theater during WWII, participating in the invasion of Okinawa on the LST 890 ... ... Jim also loved spending time every year at Old Lyme Shores … [Read more...] about Death of James F Tuohy Announced, Father of Mary Lou Duffy of Old Lyme; Particpated in Okinawa Invasion, Loved Spending Time at OL Shores
Death Announced of Edward Louis Firgelewski Jr. of Lyme, Devoted Much of Life to “Helping His Community”
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”
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