MYSTIC, CT — Ellen Bourquin of Mystic, CT, and formerly of Huntington Station, NY, passed away on December 5, 2023. She was the widow of John Bourquin Jr. Ellen was born on August 24, 1929, in Perth Amboy, NJ, the daughter of Ernst and Ellie Christophersen. She was a registered nurse having graduated from Muhlenberg Hospital's nursing program in NJ. Ellen loved to sew, … [Read more...] about Death of Ellen Bourquin Announced, Mother of Beth Sullivan of Old Lyme
Obituaries
Death Announced of Ret. Col. John William “Bill” Small, Lived in Old Lyme for 25 Retirement Years
ROCKY HILL -- Ret. Col. John William "Bill" Small passed away peacefully at home in Rocky Hill, Nov. 27, 2023, just a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Bess G. Small; and his sister Patricia Small. He is survived by his daughter Janet Fox (Daniel Fox) ...Bill was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Northampton, Mass., to his parents, John … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ret. Col. John William “Bill” Small, Lived in Old Lyme for 25 Retirement Years
Death Announced of Robert Webster of Lyme; Long, Distinguished Law Career, Served on Numerous Local Boards; Service in OL Saturday
LYME -- Robert David Webster of Lyme, [Conn.] died Nov. 16, 2023, at the age of 85. He had a long and distinguished law career at the firm of Pillsbury Winthrop (formerly Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam and Roberts) as managing partner and head of the Financial Institutions group. In Lyme, he served on the boards of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, Musical … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert Webster of Lyme; Long, Distinguished Law Career, Served on Numerous Local Boards; Service in OL Saturday
Death Announced of Polly Anne (Bowes) Bekaert, 88, of Old Lyme; Services Saturday in OL
OLD LYME -- Polly Anne (Bowes) Bekaert, 88, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Mary Casey Pike; her son John Paul ... She is predeceased by her husband Eugene Charles; her son Peter Charles ...... she met her future husband, Eugene. They were happily married Oct. 31, 1959.... It was in 1968 that they purchased a … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Polly Anne (Bowes) Bekaert, 88, of Old Lyme; Services Saturday in OL
Death Announced of Margaret “Peggy” Ann Martel, 91, Mother of Julie Martel of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Margaret "Peggy" Ann Martel, aged 91, passed away Nov. 16, 2023, in Old Lyme, surrounded by her children. Born in Skowhegan, Maine Aug. 16, 1932, she was the daughter of Eugene and Katherine McBride. She was raised in Watertown, Mass., with her late brother Paul McBride. After graduating from Saint Patrick's High School, she enjoyed working as an operator at the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Margaret “Peggy” Ann Martel, 91, Mother of Julie Martel of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Eirik R. Nielsen, 57, Formerly of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life Saturday in OL
OLD LYME -- Eirik R. Nielsen, 57, currently of Rhode Island, died Oct. 6, 2023. Mr. Nielsen was born Sept 27, 1966 and grew up in Old Lyme.Mr. Nielsen is survived by his children: twins, Jarrod and Taylor; his mother Martha; brother David ...A Celebration of Eirik's Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Eirik R. Nielsen, 57, Formerly of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life Saturday in OL
Death Announced of Roger Smith, Old Lyme’s 2021 ‘Citizen of the Year’
On October 29, 2023 Roger Murray Smith, 83, passed away peacefully with his daughters, sons in-law and grandchildren by his side ...Born September 9, 1940 to Florence and Walter Smith, Roger was raised in Laurel Beach, CT ...In Old Lyme he and his wife Marcia volunteered for many organizations. These included High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center, the Old Lyme Congregational … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Roger Smith, Old Lyme’s 2021 ‘Citizen of the Year’
Death Announced of Joan S. “Joanie” Bonvicin of Old Lyme, Beloved ‘Face and Heart’ of LOL Middle School for 44 Years
OLD LYME -- Joan S. "Joanie" Bonvicin passed away at her home surrounded by her family Oct. 16, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 1, 1939, in New London to Ellsworth "Babe" Green and his wife Kathryn "Kitty." She leaves behind her husband Louis "Lou;" her son Rick and his wife Debbie; daughter Suzi McCormack and her husband Tom; and greatly loved grandchildren. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Joan S. “Joanie” Bonvicin of Old Lyme, Beloved ‘Face and Heart’ of LOL Middle School for 44 Years
Death Announced of Kenneth M. McKeever, 80, of Old Lyme: Marine, State Trooper, Longtime Town Attorney for Lyme
OLD LYME --- Kenneth M. McKeever, 80, Marine, State Trooper, Attorney, died Oct. 16, 2023, at his home after a long illness. Ken was born in Brooklyn, New York, Feb. 25, 1943, the son of Henry J. McKeever and Serafina Spinelli. His mother died shortly after his birth while his father was in the Pacific during World War II. He was raised by various family members in New York … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Kenneth M. McKeever, 80, of Old Lyme: Marine, State Trooper, Longtime Town Attorney for Lyme
Death Announced of A. Rick Colangeli of Old Lyme; US Navy Veteran, Longtime Member of OLFD; Services Oct. 29 & 30
OLD LYME -- A. Rick Colangeli of Old Lyme, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital ...Rick is survived by his loving wife Carol of 60 years ...Rick was a U.S. Navy veteran ... He was a longtime member of the Old Lyme Fire Department for 53 years and he reached the rank of lieutenant. Rick was honored to be awarded Firefighter of the Year twice and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of A. Rick Colangeli of Old Lyme; US Navy Veteran, Longtime Member of OLFD; Services Oct. 29 & 30
Death Announced of Marshall Edward Dean Sr., of Old Lyme, Rescheduled Services Now Oct. 25
OLD LYME -- Marshall Edward Dean Sr., of Old Lyme, passed away Oct. 11, 2023. He was born Jan. 26, 1933, in Old Lyme, the son of Searles and Martha (Swaney) Dean.Marshall served in the U.S. Army. He was a plumber at Speirs Plumbing in Old Lyme for 50 years. He was a member of the Old Lyme Fire Department ...He is survived by his children, Patricia Dean, Marshall Dean Jr. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marshall Edward Dean Sr., of Old Lyme, Rescheduled Services Now Oct. 25
Death Announced of Richard Allen Shook of Niantic; Veterinarian, Trumpeter, Active Member of First Congregational of Old Lyme for Almost 30 Years; Service in OL, Oct. 22
NIANTIC -- Richard Allen Shook of Niantic, Connecticut died with his family at his side at Yale New Haven Hospital on October 10, 2023 after a long illness. Richard (Dick) was delivered by his physician father on March 11,1949 in Riverdale, North Dakota ... In 1980, Dick moved to Ames, Iowa and enrolled at the Iowa State University of Veterinary Medicine, where he met … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard Allen Shook of Niantic; Veterinarian, Trumpeter, Active Member of First Congregational of Old Lyme for Almost 30 Years; Service in OL, Oct. 22
Death Announced of Ralph F. Eno Jr., Former First Selectman of Lyme
LYME, CT / WINTHROP, ME -- UPDATED 10/4 WITH TRIBUTE FROM TOWN OF LYME: The death has been announced of Ralph F. Eno Jr. He was born on July 25th, 1944 and passed away Sept. 29, 2023 at the age of 79. He retired as First Selectman of Lyme in July 2017 after leading the town for two decades from 1991 through 2017, separated by a five-year period between 2001 and 2006 The … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ralph F. Eno Jr., Former First Selectman of Lyme
Death Announced of James R. Taylor, 76, Father of Susan Mayne of Old Lyme
James R. Taylor, 76, of Parker, Colo.—husband of Ruth; father of Laura Cantillo of Scottsdale, AZ, Susan Mayne of Old Lyme, CT, and Paul Taylor of Houston, TX; grandfather of Zachary, Taylor, Alex, Daniel, Sarah, and David. Born in Phoenixville, Pa., passed away September 26, 2-23 in Parker, Colo. Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, Korea, President of Mountain States … [Read more...] about Death Announced of James R. Taylor, 76, Father of Susan Mayne of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, Mother of Charles Lamothe Jr. of Old Lyme
GROTON -- Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, of Poquonnock Road passed peacefully at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family ...Jeannine was a dedicated and proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who is survived by four children: Charlene Lassinger (Gary) of Groton, George Lamothe (Andi) of Summerfield, Fla., Charles … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, Mother of Charles Lamothe Jr. of Old Lyme