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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

Death of Milton Allen Announced; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Aug. 24

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Milton Nicholas Allen, born in New York City on April 15, 1927, died in Essex, Connecticut on May 29, 2019. He and his wife, to whom he was married for 35 years, had moved to Essex in 2016. They had previously lived in Old Lyme, Connecticut from 1988. Milton attended Princeton University at the age of 17 where he was elected President of the Class of ‘48. He took a wartime … [Read more...] about Death of Milton Allen Announced; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Aug. 24

Death of Suzanne Brown Announced; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Aug. 25

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ESSEX — Suzanne “Suzie” Brown, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away Aug. 5, 2019, from complications after a fall in her home. She joins her beloved husband, Templeton “Temp” Brown of 58 years. We will celebrate them both by living their example of truth, love, and commitment. Suzie celebrated beauty in life by picnicking in the countryside, … [Read more...] about Death of Suzanne Brown Announced; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Aug. 25

Death of Former Old Lyme Resident Brian Loper Announced, Celebration of Life Scheduled This Evening

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Brian David Loper, born October 9, 1955, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 15, 2019. A native of Port Jefferson, NY, Brian attended Union College in Schenectady, NY and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.  He was also a member of the Sigma Phi Fraternity. Brian began his professional career employed by Schlumberger on an offshore oil rig in … [Read more...] about Death of Former Old Lyme Resident Brian Loper Announced, Celebration of Life Scheduled This Evening

Death of Paul Nelson Announced

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Paul Howard Nelson, 1933-2019 Paul Howard Nelson, Navy flight navigator, salesman, business leader, photographer, author, and lecturer passed away on May 24th at the age of 86 in Old Lyme, CT. He was surrounded by his children and his companion. He began his career in 1953 by enlisting in the Navy where he served on the aircraft carrier the USS Coral Sea during the Korean … [Read more...] about Death of Paul Nelson Announced

Death Announced of Veteran, Former Old Lyme Citizen of Year, James G. ‘Tim’ Keenan

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The death of James G. 'Tim' Keenan on May 11, 2019 has been announced. A familiar figure at veteran's events in Old Lyme, Mr. Keenan was also a former Old Lyme Citizen of the Year.  His obituary can be found at this link. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 17, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Ln., Old Lyme, CT 06371. A graveside service … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Veteran, Former Old Lyme Citizen of Year, James G. ‘Tim’ Keenan

Death of Doreen Meyer Announced; Celebration of Life to be Held in Lyme, May 11

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Doreen Meyer, age 86, passed away peacefully April 4, 2019 at home after a short illness with her family by her side. She was born in 1932 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Stanley and Helen Arnold. She married her true love Robert Charles Meyer, in June 21, 1953 and they shared 66 wonderful years together. She graduated from the prestigious Katherine Gibbs School in Newark, … [Read more...] about Death of Doreen Meyer Announced; Celebration of Life to be Held in Lyme, May 11

Death Announced of Candy Green; Former Innkeeper of Old Lyme Inn, Owner of ‘Rooster Hall’

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The death has been announced of the former innkeeper and general manager of the Old Lyme Inn, Catherine (Candy) Clifford Green. Her obituary published by Ammen Family Funeral and Cremation Care  and on LymeLine.com with their permission, reads as follows: "Catherine (Candy) Clifford Green, was a force of nature. She was a lifelong lover of the arts and an active volunteer … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Candy Green; Former Innkeeper of Old Lyme Inn, Owner of ‘Rooster Hall’