8/14/1941 - 11/04/2025OLD LYME—Thomas H. Johnston, 84, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born Aug. 14, 1941, in Callicoon, N.Y., and raised in Roscoe, N.Y., Tom lived a life marked by service, faith and devotion to family. He earned his degree in economics from The Catholic University of America before joining the United States Coast Guard, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas H. Johnston of Old Lyme, Survived by His Wife, O.P.; Celebration of Life Planned at Later Date
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Death Announced of Constance Demis Knauff of Old Lyme, Services at a Future Date
OLD LYME—Constance Demis Knauff, 88, passed away Oct. 30, 2025, in Old Lyme. Connie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Knauff. She leaves three children, Anne E. Knauff, Gretchen Knauff and Robert Knauff (Laura); three grandchildren, ... and one great-grandchild. Born to Michael and Helen Weronick Demis, Connie was raised in Norwich Connecticut and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Constance Demis Knauff of Old Lyme, Services at a Future Date
Death Announced of Mark Richard Leary, Brother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme; Services, Nov. 14 & 15
Mark Richard Leary, 63, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on May 10, 1962, Mark was the third of eight children of the late Winifred and Richard Leary. He grew up in Meriden, CT, and attended Lyman Hall High School, where he was part of the Vocational Agriculture program. Mark’s easygoing nature and huge heart made him easy to love. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mark Richard Leary, Brother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme; Services, Nov. 14 & 15
Death Announced of Judith “Judy” Richardson Beers of Old Lyme, Wife of Tom Beers
OLD LYME — Judith "Judy" Richardson Beers, age 91, died in peace at home, Oct. 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, Thomas Whitney Beers and children, David Richardson Beers and Lynne Beers Walters, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, friendship and inspiration ... They subsequently moved to Old Lyme, where they broadened their line of wooden accessories for … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith “Judy” Richardson Beers of Old Lyme, Wife of Tom Beers
Death Announced of Peter Harron of Essex, Husband of Colette Harron
ESSEX, CT — Peter Harron of Essex, Connecticut, was born on October 31, 1940, in Hamilton, Bermuda, to the late Hal Young Harron and the late Phylis West Harron. He passed away suddenly on June 26, 2025. He leaves his beloved wife, Colette Harron, and two sisters, Diana and Aramynta, his nephews, Wendell Anderson and Charles Anderson, and many friends and family in Bermuda, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Peter Harron of Essex, Husband of Colette Harron
Death Announced of Eleanor Frey Counselman, Mother of Catherine Catucci of Old Lyme, CT and Charlie Counselman of Morrisville, NC
Eleanor Frey Counselman of Lexington, MA and Old Lyme, CT formerly of Belmont, MA died September 4, 2025. Born in Oakland, CA on January 6, 1946 Eleanor was the daughter of Boyd Gallatin Frey and Eleanor Marie (Horning) Frey. Raised in Baltimore, MD, Eleanor attended the Bryn Mawr School. She received a BA in Psychology from Wellesley College and an … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Eleanor Frey Counselman, Mother of Catherine Catucci of Old Lyme, CT and Charlie Counselman of Morrisville, NC
Death Announced of Norman B. Peck Jr., 96, of Niantic; Father of Norman B. Peck III, David Peck, and Diane P. Rothman
NIANTIC — Surrounded by family, Norman B. Peck Jr. of Niantic passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 17th at the age of 96 at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. Born in New London, CT on May 1, 1929 to Norman and Esther Peck, Norm married Ann (Bonafede) Peck on August 11, 1951. They shared a full life together for nearly seventy years. Norman was predeceased by his … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Norman B. Peck Jr., 96, of Niantic; Father of Norman B. Peck III, David Peck, and Diane P. Rothman
Death Announced of Stephen Auguste Theodore Basil, 92, of Lyme; Known to SE CT Fishing Fleet as ‘Captain Bob’
LYME — Stephen Auguste Theodore Basil, known to the Southeast Connecticut fishing fleet as Captain Bob, died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 at his home in Lyme. He was 92 years old ... ... he worked in sales for many years before moving to Connecticut to start his commercial charter fishing business. He built his wooden hull fishing boat, the Capt. Bob II, with Seth … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Stephen Auguste Theodore Basil, 92, of Lyme; Known to SE CT Fishing Fleet as ‘Captain Bob’
Death Announced of Phyllis Murray McDowell, 99; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Oct. 10
CHESTER — Phyllis Murray McDowell, mental health visionary, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, athlete, ballroom dancer, active listener and deep conversationalist, died on September 12, 2025 at her home in Chester, Connecticut. She was 99 years old. Phyllis was born on July 1, 1926, in New York City to Arthur and Kathryn Murray, founders of the Arthur Murray dance … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Phyllis Murray McDowell, 99; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Oct. 10
Death Announced of Herbert S. Kusako Jr. of Old Lyme, “Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather”
OLD LYME—"Beloved husband, father & grandfather" Herbert Stanislaus Kusako, Jr., of Old Lyme, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on September 8, 2025. Born on August 29, 1953, in Mannheim, Germany, to Army Sergeant Herbert S. Kusako, Sr. and Charlotte Helen Peek ... He will be dearly missed by his wife Cheryl, his children Herbert … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Herbert S. Kusako Jr. of Old Lyme, “Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather”
Death Announced of Ann Marie Johnson of Old Lyme, ‘Beloved Member of the OL Community’
OLD LYME – Ann Marie Johnson, 92, of Neck Road, went home to the Lord Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Born Aug. 27, 1933, in Springfield, Mass., Ann was the daughter of John and Lucille Davis. She became a beloved member of the Old Lyme community after moving there in 1966, where she was actively involved in numerous town and church activities. Ann also worked for many years … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ann Marie Johnson of Old Lyme, ‘Beloved Member of the OL Community’
Death Announced of Joseph Thomas Onofrio of Old Lyme, Husband of Carla
OLD LYME — Joseph Thomas D'Onofrio, 79, of Old Lyme Connecticut, left his earthly body on August 27, 2025. Joe was born on July 9, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas and Mary (Rich) D'Onofrio. He was the youngest of their 7 children and was affectionately known as Joey. As a young child his family moved to Gloversville, New York, where he grew up and was a 1966 graduate of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Joseph Thomas Onofrio of Old Lyme, Husband of Carla
Death Announced of Linda (McElroy) Savago of Old Lyme, Celebration of Life to be Held in Omaha, Neb.
OLD LYME - Linda Joyce (McElroy) Savago (Lola), formerly of Mystic and Old Lyme, passed away at home with her family in Omaha, NE, on August 23, 2025, at 82. She had shown remarkable strength throughout her year-long fight with cancer, and she maintained her sense of humor, kindness, and compassion right to the end. Born in New London, CT, to Dorothy Mae Partelow of Hope … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Linda (McElroy) Savago of Old Lyme, Celebration of Life to be Held in Omaha, Neb.
Death Announced of Ralph Elmer Slater Sr., of Old Lyme; Survived by Wife, Fay, of 70 years, and Son, Ralph Slater Jr., Both of OL
OLD LYME—Ralph Elmer Slater Sr., of Old Lyme, passed away Aug. 11, 2025. He was born Dec. 13, 1930, in Fall River, Mass., the son of Edwin P. and Margaret Slater. He honorably served in the U.S. Coast Guard at multiple duty stations, ... ... He married Fay Brown May 28, 1955. Ralph was a longtime active member of the New England West Highland Terrier Club and the West … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ralph Elmer Slater Sr., of Old Lyme; Survived by Wife, Fay, of 70 years, and Son, Ralph Slater Jr., Both of OL
Death Announced of Dorothy (Page) Cahill, 90, of Old Lyme, Madison
Mother of Gregory Cahill of Madison, Michael Cahill of Lyme and Cari Sweitzer of Old Lyme MADISON/OLD LYME—Dorothy (Page) Cahill, 90 of Madison and Old Lyme passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born July 25, 1935 in Scranton PA to Jack and Edna (Jackson) Page. Dorothy is survived by her three devoted children; Gregory Cahill … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dorothy (Page) Cahill, 90, of Old Lyme, Madison