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Death of Former State Senator Eileen Daily Announced

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Former state Sen. Eileen Daily, 72, of Westbrook, died Wednesday. She was known as a tenacious lawmaker and served as co-chair of the powerful Finance Committee for five terms. Daily, who had battled cancer toward the end of her legislative career, decided not to seek re-election in 2012 and to spend more time with her family, Read the full article by Christine Stuart and … [Read more...] about Death of Former State Senator Eileen Daily Announced

Death of Old Lyme Author, Caldecott Medal Winner Judith St.George Announced

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Long-time Old Lyme resident Judith St. George, 84, died on June 10, 2015 in Bloomfield, Conn.  She was the author of more than 40 books, including several young adult mysteries as well as award-winning nonfiction books for younger readers. Among her many accolades, "So You Want to Be President?" won the Caldecott Medal, "The Mount Rushmore Story" won the Christopher Award, … [Read more...] about Death of Old Lyme Author, Caldecott Medal Winner Judith St.George Announced

Obituary: Margaret “Peggy” (Carter) Schodowski 05/12/15

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Schodowski, Margaret “Peggy”; age 49; of Rochester Hills, Mich.; May 12, 2015. Loving mother of Eddie and Hannah; dear daughter of John and Peg Carty; beloved sister of Jeanne (William) Davison and James Carty. Aunt of Austin, Brenna, and James. Special friend of Pat Lubiaz. Peggy took great pride in giving back to her community. She was instrumental in saving the home of a … [Read more...] about Obituary: Margaret “Peggy” (Carter) Schodowski 05/12/15

In Celebration Of A Life:   Obituary for Ruth Ann Brown Coxe           

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Ruth Anne Brown Coxe, widow of Samuel Hanson Coxe, died Wednesday March 11, 2015 of natural causes.  She was 85 and lived at the family’s homestead of an 18th century home, The Captain Thomas Sill House in Old Lyme, Conn. An early pioneer of ‘Farm to Table,’ Ruth Coxe was an advocate for healthy, local natural foods free of commercially convenient chemistry with unknown … [Read more...] about In Celebration Of A Life:   Obituary for Ruth Ann Brown Coxe