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Death of Lynn D. Smith of Old Lyme Announced, Full Obituary Now Published

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OLD LYME --Lynn Delaney Smith, 75, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully July 6, 2020, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, overlooking the beautiful Branford Harbor. She was born Oct. 30, 1944, in Norwich, to Lucille and Leo Delaney, who predeceased her. She married Charles M. Smith, of New London, Sept. 21, 1963. She is survived by her husband Charles Smith; her sister … [Read more...] about Death of Lynn D. Smith of Old Lyme Announced, Full Obituary Now Published

Death of Mary F. Miles Announced, Daily Communicant at Christ the King in Old Lyme

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EAST HARTFORD/OLD LYME  -- Mary F. Miles, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend left this earthly life July 2, 2020. Born May 12, 1926, she was the only daughter of the late John and Molly (Cooney) Foley. ... A woman of strong faith, she was a daily communicant of Christ the King Parish, Old Lyme. ... For many years, she was a member of … [Read more...] about Death of Mary F. Miles Announced, Daily Communicant at Christ the King in Old Lyme

Death of Barbara Bourne Announced; Graduate of Old Lyme’s Center School Class of 1949

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OAKDALE - Barbara Ruth (McKernan) Bourne, 89, of Oakdale, passed away peacefully, as she wished, in her sleep at Orchard Grove Rehabilitation in Uncasville June 29, 2020. Barbara was born Jan. 14, 1931, to the late James and Gladys McKernan. The family left New London to eventually settle in a home on the West Shores of Rogers Lake in Old Lyme, where the family still … [Read more...] about Death of Barbara Bourne Announced; Graduate of Old Lyme’s Center School Class of 1949

Death of Agnes M. Lauterwasser Announced, Mother of Richard Marcks of Old Lyme

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BRICK, NJ -- Agnes M. Lauterwasser nee Carver (formerly known as Agnes Marcks), 89, of Brick, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Agnes was born in Belmar. Raised her family in Brick. She moved to South Belmar than to Howell in 1984. She worked as an office clerk for Geese Police Inc. in Howell for over 20 years where she was fondly referred … [Read more...] about Death of Agnes M. Lauterwasser Announced, Mother of Richard Marcks of Old Lyme

Death of Oliver “Michael” Birch of Old Lyme Announced; World Traveler, Award-Winning Film Maker

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Oliver “Michael” Birch, world traveler, award winning film maker, loving husband, father and grandfather died peacefully at his home in Old Lyme Connecticut on June 23, 2020. Michael immigrated after the War, from the UK to Canada, bravely crossing the North Sea in winter, with his very pregnant first wife. The young family settled in Montreal where Michael joined the … [Read more...] about Death of Oliver “Michael” Birch of Old Lyme Announced; World Traveler, Award-Winning Film Maker

Death of David Jacobs Announced, Met His Wife-to-be at Old Lyme Beach 75 Years Ago

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BOYNTON BEACH, FL -- David Jacobs, "Doody", age 95, died peacefully at his home in Boynton Beach, FL, June 5, 2020 with his loving and devoted wife of over 70 years, Frances (Dunn) by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Esther (Lefcovitz) and six siblings ... ... Retirement also allowed David and Frances the time to spend their summers in Old Lyme, CT. It … [Read more...] about Death of David Jacobs Announced, Met His Wife-to-be at Old Lyme Beach 75 Years Ago

Death of Stanley “Stan” E. Bielski of Old Lyme Announced

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OLD LYME - Stanley "Stan" E. Bielski, of Old Lyme died peacefully at Middlesex Hospital June 14, 2020. Stan was born June 19, 1937, in Moosic, Pa., the eldest son of Stanley and Victoria Bielski. He is survived by his beloved wife Diane (Pettit) Bielski; his younger brother Richard (Patricia) Bielski, of Essex, Md.; and his three children, Greg (Diane) Bielski, of Easton, … [Read more...] about Death of Stanley “Stan” E. Bielski of Old Lyme Announced

Death of Keith McCarthy, 62, Announced; a “Dedicated Coach and Teacher”

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OLD LYME - Keith Edward McCarthy died Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. Only 62, he went way too soon. He leaves his sons, Dillon, 26, Gavin, 24; his daughter Kylie, 21; as well as the mother of his children, Hilary Reid, to whom he was married for 26 years. He also leaves his sisters, Kimberly Corzine, of Colorado and Susan Reilly, … [Read more...] about Death of Keith McCarthy, 62, Announced; a “Dedicated Coach and Teacher”

Death Announced of John W. Maranda, 62; Raised in Old Lyme, he was a, “Rock Star in the Kitchen”

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NIANTIC --  John W. Maranda, 62, of Niantic, husband of Susan (Malinosky) Maranda, passed away June 10, 2020. They shared 34 years of marriage together. He was born in Key West, Fla. to Helen and Francis Maranda in 1957. The family moved to Old Lyme where he was raised. John was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. and was a trained chef. He … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John W. Maranda, 62; Raised in Old Lyme, he was a, “Rock Star in the Kitchen”

Death of Robert “Bobby” Leonard Machol, 31, of Old Lyme Announced

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"Bobby” Machol, 31, succumbed to his demons on June 10th, 2020. He was born October 12th, 1988 to Lenny Machol and Mary Liz Florin, and was named after every male figure in his family. Bobby was born with a curious mind, that stuck with him his whole life. Always had a thirst for an intellectual conversation, and to learn something new. He loved anything outdoors;  hiking, … [Read more...] about Death of Robert “Bobby” Leonard Machol, 31, of Old Lyme Announced

Death of Janice Teresa (Wadleigh) Sartain Announced, Long Time Resident of Old Lyme

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PALM BAY, FLA. -- Janice Teresa (Wadleigh) Sartain, 75, of Palm Bay, Fla. passed away unexpectedly June 10, 2020, at Palm Bay Hospital. Janice was born and raised in New London. She and her husband resided at Rogers Lake in Old Lyme for many years. Janice graduated from ... Visit this link to the full obituary published June 14 on TheDay.com. … [Read more...] about Death of Janice Teresa (Wadleigh) Sartain Announced, Long Time Resident of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Mary Lucille Kennedy, Cousin of Luanne Rice of Old Lyme

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Mary Lucille Kennedy Mary Lucille Kennedy passed away June 3rd in Palm Bay, FL, just twenty-five days before what would have been her ninety-seventh birthday. Lucille, as she was known, was born June 28, 1923 in Providence, RI, to Matthew and Margaret Kennedy. When she was four, her birth mother died of tuberculosis. Two years later, her father remarried, and Florence … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mary Lucille Kennedy, Cousin of Luanne Rice of Old Lyme

Death of James Stewart McInerney III Announced, Son of Eileen McInerney of Old Lyme

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James Stewart McInerney III, age 56, died peacefully in Norwalk Hospital on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Jim was born in the Bronx, New York, on June 26, 1963 and has been a proud and longtime resident of Norwalk, CT with never any intentions of leaving. While Jim loved his life in Norwalk, he also enjoyed the peacefulness of sitting at Roger's Lake in Old Lyme, CT along with his … [Read more...] about Death of James Stewart McInerney III Announced, Son of Eileen McInerney of Old Lyme

Death of Peng Patana of Old Lyme, Formerly of Laos, Announced

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OLD LYME - Peng Patana, 79, passed away May 15, 2020. He was born Dec. 3, 1940, in Luang Prabang, Laos and emigrated with his family to the USA in 1980. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bouasy; and his sons, Vong (daughter-in-law Touny), Vahn, Soukahn, Kampahn, and Sichanh. He was predeceased by  his youngest son, Santy, in 2018. He is also survived by five grandchildren, … [Read more...] about Death of Peng Patana of Old Lyme, Formerly of Laos, Announced