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Death Announced of David Rufo, Former Co-Owner of Old Lyme’s ‘Bee & Thistle Inn’

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OLD LYME -- I was deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of David Rufo, the former owner of the Bee and Thistle Inn in Old Lyme with his then wife, Linnea. He was a wonderful, charismatic man and these words from his obituary, which was published today, sum him up beautifully: "David seemed tireless always squeezing every bit of joy out of each day. His optimism and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David Rufo, Former Co-Owner of Old Lyme’s ‘Bee & Thistle Inn’

Death Announced of Melodie Peters of Old Lyme; Former State Senator, Workers’ Rights Champion

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OLD LYME -- UPDATED 3:10pm with State Rep. Carney's comments: The death was announced Monday, Aug. 8, of former State Senator and Old Lyme resident Melodie Peters. She passed away July 31, 2023, at the age of 76. Peters, a Democrat, was elected to the Senate in 1992, thus becoming the first woman to represent the 20th District, which includes Old Lyme. She was re-elected … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Melodie Peters of Old Lyme; Former State Senator, Workers’ Rights Champion

Death Announced of David St. George, Former President of Old Lyme Country Club

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David St. George was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a World War II Navy veteran, an Episcopalian minister, a sailor, a pilot, a boxer, a golfer, a scuba diver, a woodworker, a crooner of 1940s pop hits, and, by his own account, the first surfer to brave the waters of Mantoloking, New Jersey. He spent his life in service to country, family, church, and community. He died … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David St. George, Former President of Old Lyme Country Club

Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame

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Company Became Major Force, Record-Breaker in World of Hyper-Performing Autos OLD LYME -- The following tribute to Reeves Callaway was published on the Callaway Cars website. We republish it here with the full authorization of Callaway Cars. Reeves Callaway, 1947-2023 July 14, 2023Temecula, CaliforniaOld Lyme, ConnecticutLeingarten, Germany Callaway Cars … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame

Death Announced of David Michael Hickie, 56, of Old Lyme; Service to be Held Saturday in OL

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OLD LYME -- David Michael Hickie, 56, of Old Lyme, passed away July 10, 2023. He was born Oct. 26, 1966. David was a beloved husband to Suzanne Wnek, and a loving father to Kate and Quinn. ...Dave was incredibly generous, kind, and gracious. Once you met him, you never forgot him. He genuinely cared about his children's interests and encouraged them to live their life with … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David Michael Hickie, 56, of Old Lyme; Service to be Held Saturday in OL

Death Announced of Mary Dunn, Wife of Toby; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme Later This Summer

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Mary Dunn, of Essex, CT and Vero Beach, FL died on July 5th after suffering  complications from a massive seizure. She was 76 years old.  Mary was born and raised in Camden, S.C., the daughter of Roderick H. Cantey  and Barbara (Zemp) Cantey. She attended high school at Ashley Hall in Charleston, S.C. She adored her time there, and credited the school for fostering … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mary Dunn, Wife of Toby; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme Later This Summer

Death Announced of Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, Served 10 Years with Old Lyme Police

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OAKDALE, CONN. -- Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, 75, of Oakdale, died June 22, 2023, at Apple Rehab in Uncasville. He was born in New London, Sept. 22, 1947 ... He was the husband of Linda Kleinschmidt Chapman who survives him.Mr. Chapman had worked for ... 10 years with the Old Lyme Police Department ... Bruce was an elder of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut; his tribal name was … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, Served 10 Years with Old Lyme Police

Death Announced of Clare M. Rayder, Wife of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Teacher Bill Rayder

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OLD SAYBROOK -- Clare M. Rayder, 61, of Oyster Point Rd., died Tuesday June 27, 2023 with her family by her side. Mrs. Rayder is survived by her husband William and daughters Julia, Meghan and Brigid Rayder. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10:00am in St. John Church in Old Saybrook. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, June 30, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Clare M. Rayder, Wife of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Teacher Bill Rayder

Death Announced of Viola E. “Vi” Mazzarella, 76, of Old Lyme; 4th Grade Teacher for ‘Remarkable 35 Years’

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Viola E. "Vi" Mazzarella, 76, of Browns Lane, Old Lyme, died June 10, 2023, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Viola was born Oct. 18, 1946, in New London, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Foley) Shaw and grew up with her sisters, Beverly Murtha and Andrea Dorko ...Viola is survived by her loving husband Guy; son Tony; daughter-in-law Cheyenne; and granddaughter Merci.Calling Hours will … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Viola E. “Vi” Mazzarella, 76, of Old Lyme; 4th Grade Teacher for ‘Remarkable 35 Years’

Death Announced of Capt. Bruce Pearce of Old Lyme, ‘a Marine to the End’

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OLD LYME - Captain Bruce W. Pearce, USMC (Ret.), age 91, went to his rest Saturday, June 10, 2023. Bruce was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, N.Y., the first day of December 1931 … Bruce enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17 and was sent to fight in the Korean War … Upon returning home, he married the love of his life, Doris Jane Grimes of Waterford … He … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Capt. Bruce Pearce of Old Lyme, ‘a Marine to the End’

Death Announced of Jacqueline L. Duval; Old Lyme Resident for 29 Years, Member of Saint Ann’s, Worked in OL Town Hall

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SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. --Jacqueline L. Duval, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma, passed away on June 3, 2023 at Harborview Senior Communities at the age of 94 ... She met the love of her life, Francis, through her sister Lucy who was married to Fran’s best friend, Bob Locke. Jackie and Fran were married Feb. 4 in Amherst, NH. Jackie became an Air … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jacqueline L. Duval; Old Lyme Resident for 29 Years, Member of Saint Ann’s, Worked in OL Town Hall

Unexpected Death Announced of Park McLeod Morrison, 67; Born, Married in Old Lyme, Played ‘Countless Rounds’ of Golf at Black Hall Club

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ROCKPORT, MAINE — Park McLeod Morrison, 67, of Rockport, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 27, 2023, while enjoying his favorite pastime — golf. Park was born to the late Betsy and Victor Morrison Jr. in Old Lyme, Conn., on Nov. 29, 1955 ... Park married Melissa (Missy) Chapman, in Old Lyme, Conn. in 1980 ... He was a lifelong golfer who played countless rounds at Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death Announced of Park McLeod Morrison, 67; Born, Married in Old Lyme, Played ‘Countless Rounds’ of Golf at Black Hall Club

Death Announced of Adrienne P. (Atamian) Dodakian; Pioneer Licensed Medical Technologist in New Britain for Four Decades, Retired to Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Adrienne P. (Atamian) Dodakian, age 87, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in Middletown, CT on June 2, 2023. The daughter of Armenian Genocide survivor George Atamian and Priscilla (Marzbanian) Atamian, Adrienne was born on November 16, 1935 in Hartford, CT and grew up in New Britain, CT. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of Hartford and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Adrienne P. (Atamian) Dodakian; Pioneer Licensed Medical Technologist in New Britain for Four Decades, Retired to Old Lyme