Bonnie (Briggs) Shaw Sturtevant, age 79, passed away peacefully January 12, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Bonnie was predeceased by her parents, Harold Briggs and Dorothy (Rich) Briggs, her first husband, Colin Shaw, and long-time companion Donald Nelson. She grew up in East Haven, CT and moved to Northford, CT to start her family. She loved living along … [Read more...] about Death of Bonnie (Briggs) Shaw Sturtevant Announced, She “Loved Taking Care of Others”
Obituaries
Death of Vincent Scordino Announced; Old Lyme Beaches Were “His Favorite”
“If we would just slow down, happiness would catch up to us.” R Carlson, Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff Quick with a smile, open heart, and listening ear, Vincent Scordino knew how to be happy. He also knew how to worry. Here’s to hoping he only leaves the first trait behind. If not, he left us Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff … And It’s All Small Stuff in his office, so we too, can … [Read more...] about Death of Vincent Scordino Announced; Old Lyme Beaches Were “His Favorite”
Death Announced of Ann Peck of Niantic, Mother of David Peck of Old Lyme
NIANTIC -- Surrounded by family and after battling declining health, Ann Peck, 92, of Niantic passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. Born in New London Oct. 7, 1928, to Joseph and Jennie Bonafede, Ann married Norman B. Peck Jr. Aug. 11, 1951. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this August ... ... Ann will be sadly … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ann Peck of Niantic, Mother of David Peck of Old Lyme
Death of Stephen A. Zrenda Jr. Announced; Brother of Marian Landry, Jerry & Joe Zrenda, All of Old Lyme
EDMOND, OKLA. - Stephen A. Zrenda Jr. entered eternal life Jan. 16, 2021. He was born in New London Aug. 2, 1945, the son of Stephen A. Zrenda and Dorothy A. Zrenda. He attended St. Bernard High School, an exceptional student athlete, well known for his varsity basketball and baseball accomplishments. He was duly inducted into the SBHS Athletic Hall of Fame. He was … [Read more...] about Death of Stephen A. Zrenda Jr. Announced; Brother of Marian Landry, Jerry & Joe Zrenda, All of Old Lyme
Death of Charles Taylor Announced, Former Board Member of Lyme Academy; Burial Scheduled in Lyme, Saturday
SAVANNAH, GA. -- Charles C. Taylor of Savannah, Ga., died peacefully Jan. 18, 2021, after a short illness. He was 55 years old. Charles was the personification of a gentleman, sweet-natured and kind. He was born in Virginia, grew up in Tennessee, and spent most of his adult life in New York and Connecticut before moving to Savannah in 2013. ... He served as a Board member of … [Read more...] about Death of Charles Taylor Announced, Former Board Member of Lyme Academy; Burial Scheduled in Lyme, Saturday
Death of Patience “Penny” Zawacki of Old Lyme Announced
OLD LYME -- Patience "Penny" Zawacki, of Old Lyme passed away Jan. 11, 2021. She was born Sept. 23, 1937, in New Britain, the daughter of Archibald and Ida Johnson Waters ... ... She was a member of the Lady's Auxiliary for the South End's Fire Department in Old Lyme. She loved to get together with her girlfriends weekly and paint ceramics. She was also a first basemen for … [Read more...] about Death of Patience “Penny” Zawacki of Old Lyme Announced
Death of Helen Hilda Goss Way Announced, Born 1930 in Old Lyme
NEW LONDON - Helen Hilda Goss Way, 90, born April 8, 1930, passed away Jan. 2, 2021. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born in Old Lyme, loved and enjoyed gardening and cooking with her mother Ellen Fratus Goss. She was a great mom who will be loved and missed by all ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published Jan. 6, 2021 in The Day. … [Read more...] about Death of Helen Hilda Goss Way Announced, Born 1930 in Old Lyme
Death Announced of Marlene Joan Goss DeGray, Graduated 1953 from Old Lyme High School
EAST LYME -- Marlene Joan Goss DeGray was born April 11, 1935, and passed Dec. 29, 2020. She met William K. DeGray while square dancing and they married May 18, 1957. They celebrated 52 years of marriage before his passing ... ... She was a 1953 graduate of Old Lyme High School where she played field hockey, softball, and basketball. She also belonged to many clubs and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marlene Joan Goss DeGray, Graduated 1953 from Old Lyme High School
Death Announced of Yvonne Eufemia Anderson Montmeat of Old Lyme, She “Loved Life, … her Family, and … to Garden”
OLD LYME - Yvonne Eufemia Anderson Montmeat, 72, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Old Lyme, after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer ... ... they established New England Cartridge Company, a copier supply and mobile paper shredding business, in Old Lyme in 1988, operating it for 27 years ... ... Yvonne is survived by her husband of 43 years Jay Montmeat. She is … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Yvonne Eufemia Anderson Montmeat of Old Lyme, She “Loved Life, … her Family, and … to Garden”
Death Announced of Roger B. Heap of Hamburg Cove, Lyme; ‘His Greatest Joy … was for Life Itself’
LYME -- Roger B. Heap of Hamburg Cove, Lyme died Jan. 3, 2021. Born in Boston, Mass. to Col. Roger A B and Eirene (O'Neil) Heap, he grew up in Longmeadow, Mass. and attended Tech High School in Springfield, Mass. where he also worked at the Indian Motorcycle headquarters before joining the Army Air Corp in 1944 during World War II ... ... After High School he moved to Lyme … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Roger B. Heap of Hamburg Cove, Lyme; ‘His Greatest Joy … was for Life Itself’
Death Announced of Justin Thomas Wells, 30, Son of Steven Wells of Old Lyme
WILBRAHAM, MA. -- Justin Thomas Wells, 30, of Wilbraham, MA and Los Angeles, CA. passed away on December 19, 2020 after a brief illness. Justin was born on May 26, 1990 in New Haven, CT, a son of Dusti (Thomas) Wells of Wilbraham and Steven Wells of Old Lyme, CT. He attended Minnechaug Regional High School. Justin leaves his loving siblings; Jacob and Katelyn Wells of Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Justin Thomas Wells, 30, Son of Steven Wells of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Phillip Randall Bucchi, Sr., of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Phillip Randall Bucchi, Sr., 79, beloved husband of Edith (Prassl) Bucchi, of Old Lyme, and Ocala, Fla., passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2021. Phillip is survived by his wife of 55 years; his children Larissa (Edwin) Schroeder and Phillip Jr. (Kelly); five grandchildren; and sister Cristina Bucchi of Urbania, Italy ... Visit this link to view the full obituary … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Phillip Randall Bucchi, Sr., of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Michael J. Picano, 60, Brother of Karen Kerwin of Old Lyme
Michael J. Picano, 60 of Sacramento, California passed away at home on Saturday, December 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 2, 1960 in Hartford, CT ... ... He is survived by his wife, Maura and his son Nathan Picano of Sacramento CA; brother Stephen Picano and his wife Debra of Enfield, CT, sister Karen Kerwin … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Michael J. Picano, 60, Brother of Karen Kerwin of Old Lyme
Old Lyme Says Poignant Farewell to the ‘Ever Thoughtful’ Mervin F. Roberts (Neel Roberts)
OLD LYME -- Mervin F. Roberts, 98, of Old Lyme, who passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 was laid to rest in a poignant graveside ceremony held Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at Duck River Cemetery in Old Lyme. The Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD), of which Mr. Roberts had been Chaplain for 50 years, played an integral role in the ceremony, transporting Mr. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Says Poignant Farewell to the ‘Ever Thoughtful’ Mervin F. Roberts (Neel Roberts)
Death of Mervin Roberts Announced, “Old Lyme Has Lost One of its Most Remarkable Citizens” (T. Griswold)
OLD LYME -- It is with great sadness that we report the death in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 30, of Mervin F. Roberts, 98, of Old Lyme. Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold commented exclusively to LymeLine.com on Mr. Roberts's passing, saying, "With the passing of Merv Roberts, Old Lyme has lost one of its most remarkable citizens. He was a Town Citizen of the … [Read more...] about Death of Mervin Roberts Announced, “Old Lyme Has Lost One of its Most Remarkable Citizens” (T. Griswold)