OLD LYME - Peter Charles Bekaert of White Sands Beach, Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at Middlesex Hospital Friday Nov. 6, 2020, due to complications from diabetes. He is survived by his mother Polly; sister Casey; and brother John. He is predeceased by his father Eugene Charles Bekaert ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published Nov. 9 in The Day. … [Read more...] about Death of Peter Charles Bekaert of Old Lyme Announced
Obituaries
Death of Frederick S. Osborne Announced, Former President of Lyme Academy
The death of Lyme Academy President Emeritus Frederick S. Osborne, who served as the Academy's second president from 2002 through 2007, has been announced. Mr. Osborne was responsible for ushering the Academy through to a fully accredited, independent fine arts college. He was devoted to the mission of the Academy and understood the contribution of illustration carrying the … [Read more...] about Death of Frederick S. Osborne Announced, Former President of Lyme Academy
Death of Guy Wiggins Announced; Grandfather John Carleton Wiggins Helped Found Art Colony in Old Lyme, Father Guy C. Wiggins was Famous American Impressionist
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Guy Wiggins, a third-generation painter, scholar and diplomat has died Oct. 28, 2020, at age 100. By Michael Astor Guy Wiggins, a third-generation painter who traveled the world as a soldier, scholar and diplomat before devoting himself to an art career that lasted nearly half a century, has died at 100. The cause was cancer. He was the son of a famous … [Read more...] about Death of Guy Wiggins Announced; Grandfather John Carleton Wiggins Helped Found Art Colony in Old Lyme, Father Guy C. Wiggins was Famous American Impressionist
Death of Bruce Chandler Announced, Guidance Counselor/Director for Over 37 Years at Lyme-Old Lyme HS
EAST LYME - Bruce Ian Chandler, 77, of East Lyme passed away Oct. 26, 2020, after a long battle with cancer and strokes. He was the beloved husband of Ellen (Zrenda) Chandler. He was born Dec. 28, 1942, to Henry Chandler Jr. and Elizabeth Chandler. He grew up and attended East Lyme schools, and graduated from New London High School, class of 1961 ... Bruce began his career … [Read more...] about Death of Bruce Chandler Announced, Guidance Counselor/Director for Over 37 Years at Lyme-Old Lyme HS
Death of Tyler Carnese of Old Lyme, 26, Announced; Son of Atty. Greg Carnese of Old Lyme and Atty. Dawn Hellier
OLD LYME, CT. -- With the deepest sorrow, we announce that our beloved son, brother, family member, friend and bright spirit, Tyler Paul Carnese died suddenly in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 18, 2020 while at Yale New Haven Hospital from an extremely aggressive and undiagnosed form of leukemia with family by his side. Tyler was born on March 22, 1994 in New … [Read more...] about Death of Tyler Carnese of Old Lyme, 26, Announced; Son of Atty. Greg Carnese of Old Lyme and Atty. Dawn Hellier
Death of Katharine “Katie” Chelsea Barrila, 27, Announced; Granddaughter of Bob and Barbara Doyen of Old Lyme
NEW LONDON -- Katharine "Katie" Chelsea Barrila, 27, of New London, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Born Nov. 22, 1992, in Norwich, she was the daughter of Mark Barrila of Niantic and Michele Quinn of East Lyme ... ... Katie is survived by her mother and her partner, Michele Quinn and Eric DeFronzo of East Lyme; father and stepmother Mark Barrila and … [Read more...] about Death of Katharine “Katie” Chelsea Barrila, 27, Announced; Granddaughter of Bob and Barbara Doyen of Old Lyme
Death of Peter F. Mletschnig of Old Lyme Announced; Owner/Operator of Shore & Country Real Estate for 50+ Years, Army Colonel
OLD LYME – Peter Frederick Mletschnig, 79, of Old Lyme passed away Oct. 4 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 20, 1941, in Springfield, Mass., son of the late Frederick and Dorothy Mletschnig. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Prior) Mletschnig. Peter grew up at Hawk’s Nest Beach in Old Lyme. After graduating from … [Read more...] about Death of Peter F. Mletschnig of Old Lyme Announced; Owner/Operator of Shore & Country Real Estate for 50+ Years, Army Colonel
Death of David Boyd Ward Jr. Announced; Brother of Hunter Ward Sr., Penny Smyth, Both of Lyme
ESSEX -- David Boyd Ward Jr. of Essex, passed away at his home on Friday, September 4, 2020, the day after his 73rd birthday. David was born in Middletown, CT, on September 3, 1947, and was raised in Little Silver, NJ, through age 9, settling in Westbrook, CT, shortly after his father died in 1956 ... ... A dedicated student of Impressionism, stirred especially by the work … [Read more...] about Death of David Boyd Ward Jr. Announced; Brother of Hunter Ward Sr., Penny Smyth, Both of Lyme
Death of Martin V. Finneran Sr. of Old Lyme Announced; Despite ‘Serious Medical Issues,’ He ‘Came Out a Hero, Stayed Strong Until the End’
OLD LYME - Martin V. Finneran Sr., 76, of Old Lyme passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at his home. Martin "Butchie" was born Sept. 12, 1944, in New York City to Martin V. and Mary Catherine Finneran. He was the beloved husband of Anne Marie (Sullivan) Finneran for 57 years. Martin spent most of his life in Manhattan and then retired to Old Lyme ... Martin is survived by … [Read more...] about Death of Martin V. Finneran Sr. of Old Lyme Announced; Despite ‘Serious Medical Issues,’ He ‘Came Out a Hero, Stayed Strong Until the End’
Death of Beverly M. Nickerson of Old Lyme Announced, Worked as Cook for LOL Schools for More Than 30 Years
OLD LYME - On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, loving wife, Mother, Nana and Great Nana, Beverly M. Nickerson, peacefully passed away while surrounded by family at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London. Our beloved Beverly was born on October 10, 1935, in Old Lyme, CT. She was married to Harold J. Nickerson, with whom she had four sons, David, John, Peter and Paul. She … [Read more...] about Death of Beverly M. Nickerson of Old Lyme Announced, Worked as Cook for LOL Schools for More Than 30 Years
Death Announced of Nancy MacVane Roche; Registrar of Voters for Lyme Democrats, Lyme Cemetery Commission Chair
LYME -- Nancy MacVane Roche, 86, of Lyme, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Essex Meadows Health Center ... They moved back East to Old Lyme, and settled on Tantumorantum Road, where they lived for the last 54 years; a wonderful town and beautiful location to live and raise a family. They had three daughters, Lesley Allene Lowe, Lynn Ellen Roche … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Nancy MacVane Roche; Registrar of Voters for Lyme Democrats, Lyme Cemetery Commission Chair
Death of Virginia E. Card of Old Lyme Announced, ‘a Woman with a Compassionate, Soft, and Genuine Spirit’
OLD LYME - Virginia E. Card (Paul), 86, passed away Sept. 4, 2020, at her home in Old Lyme. She was born March 14, 1934, to Watson and Jennie Paul in Norwich. Virginia married Richard H. Card Oct. 12, 1957. They were together 60 years and had two daughters, Susan and Amee. Virginia received her nursing degree from ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published … [Read more...] about Death of Virginia E. Card of Old Lyme Announced, ‘a Woman with a Compassionate, Soft, and Genuine Spirit’
Death of Patricia Bugbee of Old Lyme Announced; Lifelong Resident, ‘Beloved Fixture at LOL High School’ for 21 Years (Neviaser)
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5:30pm: It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Patricia Ann Bugbee. "Ms. Bugbee," as she was known to generations of Lyme-Old Lyme High Schoolers, will be deeply missed. Asked his reaction to the news of Ms. Bugbee's passing, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser responded to LymeLine.com, "Ms. Bugbee was a beloved … [Read more...] about Death of Patricia Bugbee of Old Lyme Announced; Lifelong Resident, ‘Beloved Fixture at LOL High School’ for 21 Years (Neviaser)
Death Announced of Mary M. McGarry Cowan Announced, Sister of Tom McGarry of Old Lyme
COHASSET, MA -- Mary "Marmar" McGarry Cowan, age 85, longtime Cohasset resident, and beloved and devoted wife of over 64 years to Tom Cowan Sr.; loving mother of Tom (Carmel), the late Chris (El), and Kate McCormick (Dan); doting grandmother to Cara Bennett (Tim), Thomas (Alyssa), Connor, Julia (Mac Dolan), Luke Cowan, and Cowan, Zach and Maggie McCormick; loving sister to the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mary M. McGarry Cowan Announced, Sister of Tom McGarry of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Thomas W. Bump of Old Lyme; Lifelong Resident, Member of Last Class to Complete All 12 Grades in Center School
OLD LYME --Thomas W. Bump, 81, of Old Lyme passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at his home in Old Lyme. Mr. Bump was born Jan. 29, 1939, in Old Lyme to his late parents Francis and Anne Faherty Bump. He was the beloved husband of Elsie Bump, who passed away in January of this year. Thomas is survived by his children: Robert Thompson, Cherie LeClaire and her husband Lee, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas W. Bump of Old Lyme; Lifelong Resident, Member of Last Class to Complete All 12 Grades in Center School