Thomas (Tom) W. McConnell of Old Lyme, CT passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the age of 74, at his second home in Southport, NC. Tom was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather; a man with an outsized personality who commanded every room he walked into; a great friend who cultivated deep and lasting relationships everywhere he went; an avid sailor with … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas (Tom) W. McConnell of Old Lyme, ‘a Man with an Outsized Personality’
Obituaries
Death of Christine Ann (Thomas) Page Announced, Lived in Old Lyme Most of Her Life
OLD LYME - Christine Ann (Thomas) Page was born Aug. 17, 1951, and passed away peacefully Sept. 6, 2020, at Harbor Village Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in New London. She lived in Old Lyme for most of her life. Welcoming her home are her two brothers, Mark Radziwon and Steven Thomas; along with her parents Jane and Robert Radziwon. She leaves behind two daughters, Amy … [Read more...] about Death of Christine Ann (Thomas) Page Announced, Lived in Old Lyme Most of Her Life
Death of Richard Sagan Announced; Old Lyme’s Citizen of the Year in 1999, Past President of Federation of OL Beaches
RICHARD G. SAGAN, SR. passed away on September 3, 2020. He was 92 years old and the son of the late Charles and Christine Sagan. He was married to Elizabeth (Betty) Ferris Sagan for almost 70 years. With his brothers, he owned and operated the well renowned and popular Sagan Cafeteria in downtown Hartford for twenty years ... ... He was a past president of The Federation of … [Read more...] about Death of Richard Sagan Announced; Old Lyme’s Citizen of the Year in 1999, Past President of Federation of OL Beaches
Death Announced of Ann Gordon of Old Lyme, She ‘Loved Her Food Hot and Her Jazz Cool’
OLD LYME - Ann Gordon of Old Lyme passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, due to complications from heart surgery. She was born in Los Angeles, Calif. March 6, 1934, to the late William Robert and Selena (Steuben) Jason. She met her husband, Ted Gordon, at a jazz appreciation class and married him at the age of 19. In their 67 years of marriage, they lived in Malibu, Calif., Vero … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ann Gordon of Old Lyme, She ‘Loved Her Food Hot and Her Jazz Cool’
Death Announced of Robert ‘Bobby’ Provera, Formerly of Old Lyme; Victim in Last Weekend’s Auto Accident
Robert Victor Enrico Provera, 41, of Glastonbury, formerly of Old Lyme and Newington, died Sunday, August 30, 2020 in Hartford Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. Robert, also known as Bobby, was born on November 6, 1978 in New London, the son of Robert Provera and Susan Biella Fontanella ... Bobby is survived by his son Anthony Robert Provera of New Britain, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert ‘Bobby’ Provera, Formerly of Old Lyme; Victim in Last Weekend’s Auto Accident
Death Announced of June Marilyn (Caplette) Moynihan, 87; ‘The Old Lyme, CT Shores Filled her Heart with Joy’
June Marilyn (Caplette) Moynihan, 87, of Holyoke, was called to heaven on Tuesday August 18, 2020. She was born in Springfield to Ray and Elizabeth (Stanley) Caplette on February 18, 1933 and was educated in the Springfield public schools. Growing up, she learned to tap dance, enjoyed Saturday horror movies, and fishing with her brothers. The Old Lyme, CT shores filled her … [Read more...] about Death Announced of June Marilyn (Caplette) Moynihan, 87; ‘The Old Lyme, CT Shores Filled her Heart with Joy’
Death Announced of Kristen Jude (Gerthoffer) Woodmansee, 54, President of Old Lyme-based OHS Sleep Center Partners Since 2007
OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME -- Kristen Jude (Gerthoffer) Woodmansee, 54, of Old Saybrook, passed away on August 16th after a 3 year battle with cancer. Kristen was born September 11, 1965 in Syracuse, NY, the youngest child of Bernard and Suzanne Gerthoffer. Kristen graduated from Bishop Grimes High School in Syracuse in 1983 ... Kristen worked as the Vice President of Marketing … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Kristen Jude (Gerthoffer) Woodmansee, 54, President of Old Lyme-based OHS Sleep Center Partners Since 2007
Death of Capt. Francis (“Frank”) Laughlin Wadsworth Announced, Proud US Navy Submariner
OLD LYME -- Capt. Francis ("Frank") Laughlin Wadsworth, 90, a resident of Old Lyme, CT and Block Island, RI, passed peacefully in New London, CT on August 13th, 2020. A proud U.S. Navy submariner and a veteran of the Cold War, he was one of the early officers of the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine program. He served as an officer on numerous submarines, including the first … [Read more...] about Death of Capt. Francis (“Frank”) Laughlin Wadsworth Announced, Proud US Navy Submariner
Death of C. Daniel Wright Announced, Father of Catherine Wright of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- C. Daniel Wright, age 86, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH. He was born June 1, 1934 in Union City, OH to the late Chet and Pauline Wright. Dan was a graduate of East Side High School in Union City, OH and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH ... He is survived by … [Read more...] about Death of C. Daniel Wright Announced, Father of Catherine Wright of Old Lyme
Death of Judy Renninger Allard Announced, Resident of Lyme Since 1952
LYME -- Judy Renninger Allard, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2020. She was born in Greene Township, Clinton County, on July 25, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Vaughn A. Renninger and Dorothy (Long) Renninger. Judy moved with her parents to Westbrook, Conn., in 1941. She graduated from Morgan High school. Judy was married to George S. Allard (1926-2018) … [Read more...] about Death of Judy Renninger Allard Announced, Resident of Lyme Since 1952
Death Announced of Dr. Philip “Phil” Patrick Devine of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Dr. Philip "Phil" Patrick Devine, 70, of New York City and Old Lyme passed away in his home on Rogers Lake, August 2, 2020. He was born Jan. 11, 1950, in Long Beach, Calif. and grew up in South San Francisco, Calif. He was the son of the late Adair (Krombka) Devine and John (Jack) Devine and husband of 41 years to the late Dr. Theodore J. Kowalski. Phil attended … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dr. Philip “Phil” Patrick Devine of Old Lyme
Deaths Announced of Stanley Suski (July 30), Wife, Nancy (March 9), Both of Lyme; Parents of Marcia Neville, Previously of Old Lyme
Stanley J. Suski Stanley J. Suski, 86, of Lyme and Niantic and a former Southington resident, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was the husband of the late Nancy (Coates) Suski who passed just 143 days prior. Stanley was born on Feb. 26, 1934 in Middletown, CT the son of the late John J. and Helen (Stronk) Suski. He was a US Army Veteran and a die hard Giants … [Read more...] about Deaths Announced of Stanley Suski (July 30), Wife, Nancy (March 9), Both of Lyme; Parents of Marcia Neville, Previously of Old Lyme
Services Announced for David Lawrence Allyn of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- David Lawrence Allyn, 66, of Old Lyme, beloved husband of 40 years to Donna (Diangi) Allyn, passed away May 4, 2020, after a courageous 9-year battle with cancer. He was born May 3, 1954, in New London and was raised in Mystic, graduating from Stonington High School in 1972. His family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the … [Read more...] about Services Announced for David Lawrence Allyn of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Carolyn Jean Saunders of Old Lyme
OLD LYME - Carolyn Jean Saunders, 75, of Old Lyme died Saturday, July 18, 2020, at her residence. Carolyn was born Jan. 10, 1945, in Springfield, Mass. the daughter of Donald and Faith (Pardee) Clifford. She was employed for many years at Monsanto and then as a home health care aide. She believed in the bond of family and valued dignity. Her life was her sons. Her other … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Carolyn Jean Saunders of Old Lyme
Death of Rodney “Rod” B. Brown of Old Lyme Announced
OLD LYME - Rodney "Rod" B. Brown, 83, of Old Lyme, peacefully passed away at home July 24, 2020. Rod was born June 28, 1937, in Nova Scotia, Canada, to the late Burton and Harriet Brown. In 1950, Rod, with his family, moved to Waterford. He graduated from New London High School in 1955. In October of 1955, Rod enlisted into the United States Army Corps of Engineers. During … [Read more...] about Death of Rodney “Rod” B. Brown of Old Lyme Announced