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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’

Death of Old Lyme High School Graduate, Captain Richard John Losea (USCG, Ret.), Announced

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Captain Richard John Losea (USCG, Ret.), 71, passed away the day after Memorial Day on May 29, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Howard and Anne Losea.  After graduating from Old Lyme High School, Richard received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, a  Master of Science-Financial Management degree from the Navy Post … [Read more...] about Death of Old Lyme High School Graduate, Captain Richard John Losea (USCG, Ret.), Announced

Death Announced of Anthony V. Lynch III

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Anthony V. Lynch, III, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018 in Winston-Salem, NC.  Known as Tony by friends and family, he was predeceased by his beloved wife Jane (Wischmeyer) Lynch and his parents, Anthony V. Lynch, Jr. and Gertrude (Momand) Lynch of Greenwich, CT.  He leaves behind a sister, Keiron Lynch Jesup of Dorset, VT; two sons, Anthony V. Lynch, IV of Lyme, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Anthony V. Lynch III

Death of Diana Atwood Johnson Announced; Arts & Open Space Advocate, Avid Birder & Photographer, Philanthropist

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Diana Atwood Johnson surrendered peacefully on January 1, 2018 to a rare progressive autoimmune disease that attacked her lungs in 2013. She was the daughter of Edwin Havens Atwood and Barbara Field Atwood (both deceased) and is survived by her stepmother of 50 years, Eileen Atwood, all of Rochester, NY.  Her two brothers, Peter and Ted Atwood, predeceased her. Born in … [Read more...] about Death of Diana Atwood Johnson Announced; Arts & Open Space Advocate, Avid Birder & Photographer, Philanthropist

Obituary: Death of Stanislaus (Stan) Bury Coxe Announced; Service Nov. 4

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See how easy it is to be a man Stanislaus Bury Coxe (Stan) April 8, 1971 - September 26, 2017. Beloved father, husband, son, brother, friend. Chef, craftsman, fisherman, farmer, gearhead. Share our joy and sorrow, November 4, 2017. St. Joseph Cemetery, Willimantic, CT, 10 a.m. Abbeys Cremation Service, 800-890-9000. … [Read more...] about Obituary: Death of Stanislaus (Stan) Bury Coxe Announced; Service Nov. 4

Death of Popular, Former LOL Middle School Teacher Announced

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Richard "Rich" LaVecchia, known affectionately to his students as "Mr. L," passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12, of brain cancer.  Mr. LaVecchia was an immensely popular sixth grade science teacher at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School for more than 40 years.  As his obituary states, "He engaged his students with hands-on experiments and interactive lessons that inspired many to go on in … [Read more...] about Death of Popular, Former LOL Middle School Teacher Announced

Obituary: Death of Matilda A. Colihan (Tillie) Announced

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Avid gardener, conservationist, seeker of solutions to make the world and our local communities better places, Tillie Colihan died peacefully in her Essex Meadows home on May 2, 2017. Born May 20, 1920 in Mount Vernon, NY to William and Rowena Alston, Tillie attended Madeira School in Greenway, VA, and graduated from Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill, MA in 1940.  She made … [Read more...] about Obituary: Death of Matilda A. Colihan (Tillie) Announced