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Obituary: Death Announced of Walter Kaylin, Former 52-Year Resident of Old Lyme

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Walter Kaylin, 95, died peacefully on February 15 at Apple Rehab in Guilford, Ct., after a long period of declining health. His two daughters were by his side. Walter was born in New York City on June 28, 1921 to Rose and Alexander Kaylin. He grew up on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx and graduated from Dewitt Clinton High School, then the College of William and Mary in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Death Announced of Walter Kaylin, Former 52-Year Resident of Old Lyme

Obituary: Death of Margaret Amy Hoffman (Peggy) Announced

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Margaret Amy Hoffman (Peggy), 95, died peacefully on January 31 in Peterborough, NH after a long period of declining health.  She was born in Spring Lake, New Jersey on August 24, 1921 to Everard C. Stokes and Phyllis M. (Beavis) Stokes, who had emigrated from England in 1919.  Her father published three books of poetry and was vice president of the Church Fire Insurance … [Read more...] about Obituary: Death of Margaret Amy Hoffman (Peggy) Announced

Death of Andrew Pfeiffer Announced

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Andrew Pfeiffer of Old Lyme, Conn., died at home on November 19th with his family at his side. He was born in 1917 in Port Jefferson, N.Y.  At a young age he excelled in music, and was sent to study piano under Leopold Stokowski at the New York School of Music.  He then attended the Ethical Culture School and Fieldston during his teens and graduated from Wells High School in … [Read more...] about Death of Andrew Pfeiffer Announced

Death of Eleanor Emery Harper of Lyme Announced

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Eleanor Emery Harper, born on July 11, 1919, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2016 with her loving family around her. She and her late husband were long time residents of Lyme. Raised in Denver with her four siblings, Eleanor graduated from the Kent School For Girls where she developed a strong interest in the arts, specifically drama, singing and literature. She went on … [Read more...] about Death of Eleanor Emery Harper of Lyme Announced

Philip Scheffler, “60 Minutes” Executive Editor, Former Essex Resident, Died April 7

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Philip Scheffler, CBS News' first television street reporter, a documentary producer and the executive editor at 60 Minutes for many years, died April 7, 2016, in New York Presbyterian – Cornell Weill Medical Center. He was 85 and lived in Manhattan. Until recently he also spent much of his time in Essex, Conn., where he had a home for 40 years. Scheffler retired from 60 … [Read more...] about Philip Scheffler, “60 Minutes” Executive Editor, Former Essex Resident, Died April 7

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