EAST HADDAM—It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of David Warden Holahan, 74, of East Haddam, CT, who died June 11, 2024 after a battle with cancer. His obituary sums him up as, "a seasoned writer, commentator and reporter." He was also a kind and generous man, and a passionate believer in the importance of community journalism. I met him for lunch once … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David Warden Holahan, 74; Co-Founder of ‘The Old Lyme Gazette’
Obituaries
Death Announced of Anne Scheel of Lyme, Wife of Robert, Mother of Kirk and Craig—All of Lyme
LYME, CT-—Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sibling and Friend. Anne (Cushing) Scheel, a remarkable woman with an unforgettable smile, passed away surrounded by her loving family May 23, 2024, at the age of 63. Anne was born March 28, 1961, in Salem, Mass., to James and Phyllis Cushing and grew up in Waterford ... Anne was predeceased by her father, James Cushing, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Anne Scheel of Lyme, Wife of Robert, Mother of Kirk and Craig—All of Lyme
Death Announced of Michele D. Dunaj, 69, of Old Lyme; Wife of Richard Bacci
OLD LYME—Michele D. Dunaj, 69, of Old Lyme, died Sunday, May 19, 2024. She was born in Norwich, May 31, 1954, the daughter of the late Michael N. Dunaj and Mary (Geno) Morrow ... She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years Richard Bacci; son Michael Bacci; siblings, Michael Dunaj (Glenn Blonshine), Mark Dunaj, Sharla Sklener (Elizabeth Cardoso), Charles Sklener Jr. and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Michele D. Dunaj, 69, of Old Lyme; Wife of Richard Bacci
Death Announced of Jac Venza of Lyme; Son of a Shoemaker, ‘Brilliant Visionary,’ Who ‘Gave the World “Great Performances”’
Jac Venza, a shoemaker’s son who almost single-handedly delivered to the proverbial “vast wasteland” that was American television in the 1960s and ’70s an oasis of cultural programming, including “Great Performances” and “Live From Lincoln Center,” died on Tuesday at his home in Lyme, Conn. He was 97. His death was confirmed by his spouse, Daniel D. Routhier. Visit this … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jac Venza of Lyme; Son of a Shoemaker, ‘Brilliant Visionary,’ Who ‘Gave the World “Great Performances”’
Death Announced of Richard J. Leary, 92; Father of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme
Richard J. Leary, 92, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024 surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of the late Winifred M. Leary. He was born on November 12, 1931. He and his sister Judith were raised by a single Mom, Elizabeth (Deegan) Leary, in Waterbury, CT. They lived in a large and loving multigenerational household with his grandmother “Muzzy” and many aunts … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard J. Leary, 92; Father of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Thomas Patrick Smith, 59, of Old Lyme; Graduated 1982 from OL High School
OLD LYME—Thomas Patrick Smith, 59, of Old Lyme passed away May 6, 2024. Born in New London Sept. 8, 1964, to Lynn and Charles Smith, Tom lived a life filled with diverse interests and a kind, gentle spirit. ... After graduating from Old Lyme High School in 1982, he followed his passion for graphic design ... In 1985, he welcomed his son, Patrick ... While in Boston he was … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas Patrick Smith, 59, of Old Lyme; Graduated 1982 from OL High School
Death Announced of Richard Hopkins Miller Jr., 62, Brother of Cynthia Miller Aird of Old Lyme
Richard Hopkins Miller, Jr. A magnetic leader in the U.S. property industry and beloved family man, dies at age 62 HINGHAM, MA—Richard Hopkins Miller Jr. of Hingham, MA, a man admired for his unwavering spirit, dedication to family and professional success, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at the age of sixty-two. He fought a short but valiant battle with kidney … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard Hopkins Miller Jr., 62, Brother of Cynthia Miller Aird of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Mary Janet Davis, 81, of Old Lyme
OLD LYME—Mary Janet Davis, 81, of Old Lyme, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, with her family by her side.Mrs. Davis was born Aug. 9, 1942, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the daughter of Frederick and Antoinette McPhee ...Mrs. Davis is survived by her loving husband Roger; son Butch Gorman and his wife Lori; daughters, Wendy and Tammy Gorman, Sandy Percak, Kristin Davis with partner … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mary Janet Davis, 81, of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Lee C. Milligan, 81, of Glastonbury, Mother of Scott of Old Lyme; Services May 8 & 9
GLASTONBURY—Lee C. Milligan, 81, of Glastonbury passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was the widow of David G. Milligan. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Lee was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Claire (Flynn) Carpenter ... ... Lee is survived by her three sons; Ted Milligan of VA, Scott Milligan and his wife Ayana of Old Lyme, Daniel Milligan and his wife Bridget of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lee C. Milligan, 81, of Glastonbury, Mother of Scott of Old Lyme; Services May 8 & 9
Memorial Service for Rev. David W. Good Held in Old Lyme, Full Obituary Now Published
LYME/OLD LYME—The memorial service for the Reverend David W. Good will be held Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL.) It will be broadcast live via YouTube—the video link will be posted on the FCCOL website. Our original article about his tragic passing is at this link. Rev. Good's full obituary is now published … [Read more...] about Memorial Service for Rev. David W. Good Held in Old Lyme, Full Obituary Now Published
Death Announced of David Preston, 90, Member of Old Lyme Country Club, OL Beach Club
ESSEX, CT—David Preston, age 90, of Essex, Connecticut, died peacefully in Essex on March 26th, 2024. Dave was born on November 17, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of Roger and Anita Preston of Waban, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his brothers, Peter, Fred, and Phil. Dave is survived by his beloved wife of sixty years, Barbara Biddulph Preston, his son, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David Preston, 90, Member of Old Lyme Country Club, OL Beach Club
Death Announced of Shirley Ann Boroughf, 89, of Old Lyme; Services to be Held in OL Saturday
OLD LYME—Shirley Ann Boroughf, 89, of Old Lyme, CT passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024. Shirley was born in Manchester, England on December 6, 1934. She was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Gladys Palmer and brother Eric Palmer of Manchester, England. Shirley is survived by her brother Horace Palmer of Brisbane, Australia, and her two sons Gary Boroughf of Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Shirley Ann Boroughf, 89, of Old Lyme; Services to be Held in OL Saturday
Death Announced of of Ruth Wilson Cann: Memorial Service in Old Lyme, July 18
Ruth Wilson Cann died peacefully after a long illness on March 15th, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. at the age of 92. Born in Boston, MA. on August 3, 1931, she was the daughter of Robert G. Wilson Jr and Florence Ruth (Purcell) Wilson. A graduate of Garland Junior College, she married her husband Norton W. Cann in 1951 and had two children, Deborah C. Westcott and David N. Cann … [Read more...] about Death Announced of of Ruth Wilson Cann: Memorial Service in Old Lyme, July 18
Death Announced of Kathryn Fallon Bergeron of Old Lyme, Resident of OL for 59 Years
OLD LYME -- Kathryn Fallon Bergeron, a longtime resident of Old Lyme, died peacefully in her sleep at Beechwood nursing home in New London March 25, 2024, three months shy of her 97th birthday.She was born June 15, 1927, in West Haven ... Her mother having died from the birth, Kathryn was raised in the household of her aunt Anna Coleman Moran and husband George William Moran … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Kathryn Fallon Bergeron of Old Lyme, Resident of OL for 59 Years
Death Announced of Marilyn Susan Ossmann, 82, of Old Lyme
OLD LYME—Marilyn Susan Ossmann, 82, passed away peacefully March 23, and reunited with her many loved dogs and cats in Heaven. Marilyn was born in New York City to Sabina and Emanuel Balzan days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, 1941 ...Raised in Astoria, Queens, she worked ... as executive secretary for Maurice Tempelsman in New York City. She married Frank Ossmann (the guy … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marilyn Susan Ossmann, 82, of Old Lyme