OLD LYME -- John L. Peeler, 73, of Old Lyme passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Yale New Haven Hospital. John was born Nov. 28, 1946, in Chicago, Ill. to James L. and Mary Ellen Peeler. He was raised in Hammond, Ind. and honorably served in the U.S. Navy. John married Rosann Stragand July 8, 1967, in Old Lyme. ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published … [Read more...] about Death of John L. Peeler of Old Lyme Announced, Former Member of OLFD
Obituaries
Death of Helen Tappan Hine of Old Lyme Announced
OLD LYME - Helen Tappan Hine, 99, of Old Lyme, passed away from COVID-19 Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Bride Brook Health & Rehabilitation Center, Niantic. Helen was born Feb. 24, 1921, in Baltimore, Md. to Benjamin and Elise (Gail) Tappan. She graduated from Oberlin College in 1943, with a Bachelor of Arts in fine art, and earned her RN from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in … [Read more...] about Death of Helen Tappan Hine of Old Lyme Announced
Death of Jacqueline (Jackie) Marie Opeka Announced, Long-time Old Lyme Resident
Jacqueline (Jackie) Marie Opeka, 76, of 1 Bittersweet Lane in Niantic, CT passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at L&M Hospital in New London, CT. Born on May 25, 1943 in New Britain, CT, she was the youngest daughter of the late Umbert and Sadie (Gostin) Fiorillo. A long-time resident of Old Lyme, CT, Jackie was an active member of the community and passionate … [Read more...] about Death of Jacqueline (Jackie) Marie Opeka Announced, Long-time Old Lyme Resident
Death of Christopher Duval Announced
On Saturday, May 23, 2020, Christopher Duval passed away peacefully at the age of 67. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Constance McCabe, as well as his parents, Irma and Harry Duval of Old Lyme, his brothers Matthew and Mark, his sister Susan, and his nephews and niece, Michael, Gregory, and Sarah. Chris was born in 1953 in New Hampshire, and spent most of his life in … [Read more...] about Death of Christopher Duval Announced
Death of Quentin Dale Plumleigh of Old Lyme Announced
OLD LYME -- Quentin Dale Plumleigh, pilot, United States veteran retiree and beloved family man left this earth for a better place in early May. He was known as Dale to his family and friends, and all knew him as congenial, smiling and open to everyone, especially those who were drawn to his personal experiences as a pilot for over seven decades. He began his aviation career … [Read more...] about Death of Quentin Dale Plumleigh of Old Lyme Announced
Death of Gerald L. “Jerry” Nolan Announced
OLD LYME -- It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald L. "Jerry" Nolan announces his passing Thursday, May 7, 2020, at the age of 82. He was a longtime resident of Old Lyme. Jerry was the seventh child born to the late William Henry and Harriet (Slaney) Nolan in Hartford. His parents and siblings held a very special place in his heart. William, Robert, Thomas, Lois, … [Read more...] about Death of Gerald L. “Jerry” Nolan Announced
Death of Anna Lukacs of Old Lyme Announced
OLD LYME -- Anna Lukacs, age 95, of Old Lyme, formerly of Trumbull, and beloved wife of the late Emil Lukacs, passed away on May 12, 2020 at Bride Brook Health Center, Niantic. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1924 to the late George and Susan (Polascik) Angelovich, Anna made the passage at the age of 14 to Bridgeport, where her family settled. She fully embraced her new country as … [Read more...] about Death of Anna Lukacs of Old Lyme Announced
Death of David “Dave” Lawrence Allyn of Old Lyme Announced
OLD LYME -- David "Dave" Lawrence Allyn, 66, of Old Lyme, beloved husband of 40 years to Donna (Diangi) Allyn, passed away May 4, 2020 after a courageous nine-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. Dave had a love for music that began early on. He started playing accordion at … [Read more...] about Death of David “Dave” Lawrence Allyn of Old Lyme Announced
Death of Dentist Dr. Donald W. Zapatka Announced
OLD LYME -- Dr. Donald W. Zapatka, 85 the son of Walter and Anna Zapatka (Ziezulewicz) of New Britain, CT. passed away on May 7, 2020 at Bride Brook Health and Rehabilitation Center. Donald graduated from St. Louis Dental School, MO. Following this he served overseas with the United States Army, where he met and married Erna Kempe of Germany. They settled in Old Lyme, CT. He … [Read more...] about Death of Dentist Dr. Donald W. Zapatka Announced
Death of Professional Artist, Former Old Lyme Resident Virginia Greenleaf Koch Announced
OLD LYME -- Professional artist and longtime Old Lyme resident Virginia Greenleaf Koch passed away Thursday, April 16, in Philadelphia, Pa., where she had moved in 2013 to be near family. A Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achiever, Koch's work is in many private collections as well as that of the U.S. State Department and has been exhibited in galleries in Washington, DC, New … [Read more...] about Death of Professional Artist, Former Old Lyme Resident Virginia Greenleaf Koch Announced
Death of Walter E. Sanders Announced, 40-Year-Resident of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Walter E. Sanders was born in New London, CT in September 1940. He passed away in Middletown, CT on January 21, 2020 at age 79 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He died peacefully, surrounded by family. After graduating from New London High School in 1958, Walter joined the Army National Reserves and served until he was honorably discharged in 1965. He … [Read more...] about Death of Walter E. Sanders Announced, 40-Year-Resident of Old Lyme
Death of Charles Frederick Dey, Formerly of Lyme, CT, Announced; Head of Choate-Rosemary 1973-1991, Winner of Numerous Awards
These are extracts from Mr. Dey's full obituary, which was published in the Hartford Courant at this link. On April 16, 2020, Charles Frederick Dey died peacefully at home in Walpole, NH, at the age of 89. Charley, or "Doc," to his Dartmouth friends, wanted to be remembered first and foremost as an educator who worked to bring about positive change. During his 60 years as a … [Read more...] about Death of Charles Frederick Dey, Formerly of Lyme, CT, Announced; Head of Choate-Rosemary 1973-1991, Winner of Numerous Awards
Death of Renowned Landscape Architect Sally McCracken of Lyme Announced
Sarah Wood McCracken, “Sally” Nov. 2, 1941 - April 12, 2020 LYME -- Sarah Wood McCracken, “Sally” age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020 from complications related to dementia. She resided at Atria Crossroads Place Memory Care in Waterford for the past year and a half, where she received extraordinary and compassionate care. Sally was the beloved … [Read more...] about Death of Renowned Landscape Architect Sally McCracken of Lyme Announced
Death Announced of Old Lyme’s 2017 Citizen of the Year, Captain Roderick M. White
OLD LYME -- The death of Captain Roderick M. White on March 11, 2020, has been announced. He was 91. A service for White will be held at the United States Coast Guard Chapel with an inurnment in the Columbarium at the Academy. Services will be scheduled when the Academy re-opens. Captain White was Old Lyme's 2017 Citizen of the Year and the proclamation announcing that read, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Old Lyme’s 2017 Citizen of the Year, Captain Roderick M. White
Death Announced of Barbara Woodman Wyden
Barbara Woodman Wyden, born July 1, 1922 passed away on January 4, 2020, at Davis Nursing Home, Wilmington, N.C. Barbara graduated from Radcliff in 1941. She worked for Newsweek Magazine as editor of International News. Other newspapers that she worked for were the Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles times and then settling down to the New York Times as editor of the women’s … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Barbara Woodman Wyden