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Death of David “Dave” Lawrence Allyn of Old Lyme Announced

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Death of Marc MacDonald Announced; Old Lyme HS, USCGA Graduate

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James Marc MacDonald September 5, 1946 – November 3, 2019 Marc MacDonald crossed over the bar one last time after a long battle with cancer. He was born to parents Elmer and Irene (Thorp) MacDonald in Norwell, MA, and moved to Old Lyme, CT with his family in 1962. He graduated Old Lyme High School in 1964 and the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1968. Marc embarked … [Read more...] about Death of Marc MacDonald Announced; Old Lyme HS, USCGA Graduate

Lyme Land Trust to Rename Moulson Pond Fishway in Honor of Former Board Member, Land Trust President Linda Bireley.

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LYME -- The Lyme Land Trust will rename the Moulson Pond Fishway in honor of former board member and Land Trust President Linda Bireley.  Ms. Bireley, lover of the environment and the preserves of Lyme, passed away Nov. 8, 2019. She served on the board of directors of the Lyme Land Trust for more than 10 years, as president from 2006-2007.  As stewardship committee chair, … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust to Rename Moulson Pond Fishway in Honor of Former Board Member, Land Trust President Linda Bireley.

Death of LymeLine Contributor, Former NY State Senator Jerome ‘Jerry’ Wilson Announced

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ESSEX -- It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our beloved contributor, Jerome 'Jerry' L. Wilson. Mr. Wilson, 88, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, in Essex. We have not yet heard the details of services for Mr. Wilson but will publish them as soon as we receive them. Mr. Wilson was a great supporter of our online news ventures and contributed more article and … [Read more...] about Death of LymeLine Contributor, Former NY State Senator Jerome ‘Jerry’ Wilson Announced

Death on H. William “Bill” Ryan Announced; Old Lyme Resident for Almost 30 Years

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OLD LYME, CT / TUCSON, ARIZ. --Hubert William (“Bill”) Ryan passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. He was surrounded by his family, including his wife of 67 years, Emily, and his four children, Peg, Mike, Suzanne, and Pat, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. Bill was born in New London, Connecticut to Hubert William Ryan and Marguerite Boylan Ryan in July of 1928. Bill was … [Read more...] about Death on H. William “Bill” Ryan Announced; Old Lyme Resident for Almost 30 Years

Death of Mariette Elizabeth Hogan Announced, Mother of WFSB News Anchor Kevin Hogan

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Mariette Gauvin Hogan 1926-2019 Our Mom lived her 93 years of life with faith in GOD and for her loving family. She died suddenly the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2019 at home on the Feast of the Assumption. Her energy and enthusiasm never wavered. Born in Quebec and raised in Hamden, Mariette graduated from Hamden High and worked for a New Haven Insurance company … [Read more...] about Death of Mariette Elizabeth Hogan Announced, Mother of WFSB News Anchor Kevin Hogan

Death Announced of Joan K. Kelley of Lyme; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Sept. 7

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JOAN K. KELLEY  1942-2019 Joan K. Kelley, 77, of Lyme, Connecticut passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2019 at her home on Beaver Brook Road after an extended struggle with cancer.  She was surrounded by close friends and caregivers, and importantly, by her two beloved golden retriever companions, Mollie and Zoie, as was her wish.  Joan was the Office Manager for the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Joan K. Kelley of Lyme; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Sept. 7