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
Obituaries
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
Death Announced of Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme; Services to be held Oct. 6 & 7
OLD LYME -- Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme, passed away Aug. 21, 2023, at home. She was the widow of Thomas McAndrew. Donations in her memory may be made to the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371. Calling hours for Dorothy will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service, 13 Beckwith Ln, Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme; Services to be held Oct. 6 & 7
Death Announced of Shirley Irene Goss of Old Lyme; Mother of Ronald, John
OLD LYME -- Shirley Irene Goss, age 91, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Wilber Goss Jr. She leaves her sons, Ronald (Laura) Goss and John Goss ...... In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Alzheimer's Association. To share a memory … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Shirley Irene Goss of Old Lyme; Mother of Ronald, John
Death Announced of Jeanne Korns Clark, 92, of Old Lyme; Served 20 Years on OL Board of Education, 10 as Chair
OLD LYME — Jeanne Korns Clark, age 92, of Old Lyme, passed away on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family ... She married Robert Clark on August 28, 1954 in Philadelphia ... In 1955, the young couple moved to Old Lyme where Jeanne helped Robert to establish his veterinary practice. Jeanne is preceded in death by her three husbands, Robert Clark, Richard … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jeanne Korns Clark, 92, of Old Lyme; Served 20 Years on OL Board of Education, 10 as Chair
Death Announced of Robert John “Bob” Chandler, 88, of Lyme; Married Almost 70 Years
LYME -- Robert John "Bob" Chandler, 88, of Cove Road, Lyme, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side. Mr. Chandler was born Feb. 5, 1935, in New Jersey, the son of Alfred and Margaret Chandler.Beloved by his wife, Patricia Chandler, his daughter Gerriann Jackson, son Jeff Chandler and grandchildren, Joshua Jackson, Maxwell Jackson, Sam Chandler … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert John “Bob” Chandler, 88, of Lyme; Married Almost 70 Years
Death of Herbert Frederick Custer Jr. Announced, Taught at Old Lyme High School 1960-68
Herb Custer passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 17, 2023. After 90 years, his enormous heart finally rested, and he was ready to go, with fair winds and following seas. Herbert Frederick Custer Jr. was born April 3,1933, in Hartford, Conn., into a loving family, the second child of Herbert Frederick Custer Sr. and Claire McFetridge Custer ... Between … [Read more...] about Death of Herbert Frederick Custer Jr. Announced, Taught at Old Lyme High School 1960-68