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Death Announced of Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme; Services to be held Oct. 6 & 7

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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