Obituaries

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’

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’

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

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

Stuart Kenneth Olson, 95, of Beloit, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2023. He was born October 5, 1927, to Kenneth and Mildred (Nussbaum) Olson in Madison, Wisconsin ... Stuart was also a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on active duty as a doctor from 1958 to 1960. Eventually, he and Sally settled in DeKalb, Illinois, where he practiced medicine for many … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Stuart Kenneth Olson, Father of Matthew of Old Lyme; Memorial Service to be Held June 3 in Wisconsin

Selden J. Whitcomb, 92, of Atria Lincoln Place, Lincoln, RI, died Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1931, and was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ignacia (Jordan) Whitcomb of Groton, and loving wife Lois (Zimmerman) Whitcomb. Selden had lived in Cumberland and Lincoln, RI for the past 53 years and spent his summer months on Leete's Island, in Guilford … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Selden J. Whitcomb, 92, Brother of Robert of Old Lyme

SOUTHINGTON -- Douglas F. Woitowitz, 59, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (May 11, 2023) at the Hospital of Central CT at Bradley Memorial in Southington ...Surviving is his longtime companion of 31 years, Debora (Bokanoski) Olsen; five sons ... two brothers, Mark Woitowitz and his wife Sally of Old Lyme; and Christopher Woitowitz and his wife Sherry of Neosho, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Douglas F. Woitowitz, 59; Brother of Mark of Old Lyme

LYME -- Nancy Baldwin Manville, 85, of Lyme, passed away peacefully Wednesday April 26, 2023, in Niantic, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born June 21, 1937, in New London, to Nancy C. Smith and Frank G. Baldwin ...She attended Lyme Consolidated School, Concord Academy, the Shipley School and Colorado College ... She later used her love for the game to coach the Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Nancy Baldwin Manville, 85, of Lyme; Mother of David, Jennifer & Andrea Tiffany, Hiram Manville IV

Robert William DeJonge, 86, of Grand Rapids, was born into eternal life on Friday, April 28, 2023. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 63 years, Hope DeJonge, and his four children ...Bob is survived by his brother William A. DeJonge of Old Lyme CT ...A private family service will be held at a later date ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published on … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert William DeJonge, Brother of William A. DeJonge of Old Lyme

OLD LYME -- Thomas Vincent Yourell, 92, of Old Lyme, entered God's kingdom April 29, 2023. He was born July 19, 1930, to Thomas and Kathleen Yourell of Dublin, Ireland ...Through the decade of the 60s and into the 70s the family grew to a brood of ten. It was in the mid-60s when the family found the "Cottage" in Old Lyme. There the family spent Summers enjoying the shoreline … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas Vincent Yourell, 92, of Old Lyme; Former Owner of Rooney’s Package Store