Old Lyme, CT Obituaries

Charles Manuel Liappes, born January 10, 1940, in Hartford, Connecticut, a longtime resident of Portland for over 51 years, lived a life filled with adventure, music, dedication, laughter, and an unwa...

Leo Richard Dufour Sr. passed away on November 9, 2026, at the age of 85. Leo was born on December 13, 1940 in Westerly, Rhode Island, to the late Leo Joseph and Aili (Alto) Dufour. Leo was a resident...

In loving memory of Justin Potts, who departed this life on October 30, 2026. Born on January 9, 1987, in New London, Connecticut, Justin was the beloved son of William and Susan Potts. He was a cheri...

Old Lyme – John Wilkinson, 82, passed away 31 October 2026. John was born March 7, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York., the son of Lionel E. and Mary {Crowe} Wilkinson. John was predeceased by his son Thomas...

Irene Seckla of Westbrook, CT passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026, at the age of 95, just days before her 96th birthday. She was born on November 8, 1930 in Valley Stream, New York to parents C...

Robert D. Staib July 2, 1953 – October 30, 2026 Robert D. Staib, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2026, at HarborChase of Branford, following a brief but courageous battle with lung c...

It is with deep sadness that the family of William A. Parkington announces his passing on October 28, 2026 at the age of 72. William was born on October 3, 1954 in Norwalk, Connecticut to the late Mar...

Roberta Dickinson Hanson passed on October 28, 2026, at the age of 93. Roberta was born on November 2, 1932 in Waterbury CT to the late Leonard and Bessie (Beach) Dickinson. Roberta was a resident of ...

William Alexander “Sandy” Lieber, 90, exited this world on October 27th at Connecticut Hospice, passing peacefully in the embrace of his family, on a high King tide and a full moon, just after midnigh...

Barbara Caputo of Madison and Old Saybrook, CT passed away on October 22, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born on August 25, 1942 to parents Arthur and Anna (Maye) Leach in Danbury, CT, where she grew ...

Anne Bingham Pierson, physician, artist, and vibrant community member, died on October 22, 2026 in Mystic, CT, following a series of strokes. She was 97. The eldest of 49 first cousins whose Connecti...

Allen Francis Petri passed on October 22, 2026, at the age of 74. Born October 25, 1951, Allen lived in Lyme, Connecticut.

Joseph O. Guay of Cold Spring Drive in Westbrook died on October 17th at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Webster, Massachusetts on May 19, 1939, he was the son of Joseph Avila and Jane Chabot Guay. Afte...

Grace Charlotte Taylor On October 14, 2026, a beautiful soul left her earthly body, leaving behind love and cherished memories. Born in Manchester, CT, on January 24...

William F. Foster, age 89, a longtime resident of Woodbridge, Connecticut, passed away at home on October 14, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. Born on May 10, 1937, in D...

Madeline Anne (Elder) Wilkinson, age 97, passed peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Gre...

Mike Richardson passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026. He was 86 years old. Mike was born in 1940 on his grandfather’s horse ranch in Plentywood, Montana. The family raised and sold horses to th...

Peter A. Johnson of Westbrook, CT, passed away peacefully at age 81. His long, brave battle with cancer ended on Saturday, October 3, 2026. In his last days he was surrounded by family as he listened ...

David C. Hackett of Old Saybrook passed away on October 1, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 93 years old. How do you sum up the life of one of the most generous people you have ever known? David ...

Jonathan B ISLEIB DIed on September 19, 2026 after a long illness, He was 84. Born to Horace F. Isleib and Theodora E. Isleib on September 23, 1941 in Stamford. Jonathan is survived by his spouse John...

Odd Krogrud passed on September 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Odd was born on June 6, 1948, and was a resident of Palm Bay, Florida.

Stephen Lynn Morgan passed on September 14, 2026, at the age of 73. Born April 21, 1953, he was a resident of Old Lyme, Connecticut.

Anne Marie DaRos, 87, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully due to heart failure in the company of her loving son, daughter, and one of her granddaughters on Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Hartford Hospi...

James Francis Northrop James (Jim, Jimmy) Francis Northrop, 67, of Chester, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Born on July 9, 1959, Jim grew up in the Soundview neighborhood ...

Carolyn Anne (Barlow) Gilbert, formally of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at home early Friday, September 4, 2026. She was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to George E. and Dorothy Isabel (Shapter) ...

Curtis A. Johnston MD 74 years old, of 7 Ivy Hill Rd. Waterford, CT died Friday September 4, 2026 at his residence with his family by his side after a brave long battle with brain cancer beginning in ...

Cathleen Kinsman 73 of Westbrook passed away September 1st from a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Cathleen was born August 5th, 1953 to George and Gloria Pytlik. She was employed by Lee Com...

Patricia Margaret Trainor, of Old Lyme, formerly of Chicago, IL; Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Williston Park, NY passed away on August 30, 2026, at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on...

MaryAnn Hatt passed on August 27, 2026, at the age of 82, having been born on December 10, 1943. MaryAnn lived in Salem, Connecticut.

Old Lyme - Roderic Michael Hartung, of Old Lyme, a longtime architect, sailor, and creative spirit, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 27, 2026. “Rod” as he was known, was born Sept. 29, 1938, to Wil...

Mary Laura Voudren (née Bennett) was called home to God at 81 years of age on August 25th, 2026 in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. Mary was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1945 to Laura and Edward Bennett...

Anita L. Gorman, age 93, of Old Saybrook, CT, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. She was born in Hartford, CT on June 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Anthony and Camille Rubbo. She was pred...

Remembering Jack With love and deep sadness, we share that Jack Johannemann passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 23 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, b...

Old Lyme- David Ralph Long, 85, of Old Lyme, died Sunday, August 23, 2026.   David was born on November 24,1940 in Columbus, OH the son of Ralph and Mary Long.  He attended Ohio State University where...

Maureen “Moe” McDermott April 23, 1948 – August 21, 2026 Maureen “Moe” McDermott, a woman who defined secure attachment and loved with all her heart, passed away on Augus...

John W. Tyler (Jack) of Old Saybrook, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 9, 1947 in New Rochelle, NY and grew up in Medford Lakes, NJ, g...

Richard Stewart Keel passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 70. Richard was born on May 30,1956 in Norwich, CT to the late Thomas and Phyllis (Gidge) Keel. Richard was a longtime resident of Ly...

Dr. Gerald F. Holland, formerly of Old Lyme, CT, and recently of Bozrah, CT passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 16, 1931, in Dorchester, Massach...

Kimberly Ann Wright, 44, of Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, following a sudden cardiac arrest. Born on September 2, 1981, in Middletown, Co...

Nancy Lee Moore (Ravenola), 79, Westbrook, CT, passed away August, 3, 2026 peacefully at home. She was born October 29, 1946 in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Francis (Gene) and Susan (Albano) ...

Cynthia Grimes Green, 68, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1st. She was born on April 10th, 1958 to Leslie and Barbara Grimes. Cindy worked as an Instructional Assistant at Mil...

Sally Ann O’Brien Zavaglia Sally Ann O’Brien Zavaglia, 60, of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 14, 1965, in Old Sayb...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Kielhurn Hannas, age 74, of Madison, CT. After a long and courageous medical journey, Nancy was welcomed into the loving arms of her Heave...

On July 30, 2026, Dorothy "Dottie" O'Nell passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving a legacy of compassion, strength, and unwavering faith of her God. Dottie embraced many ...

Diane Mary Marchand (Connell), a devoted mother, grandmother, and master conversationalist, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and beautifully baked pies. Born in September of 1935...

Russell K. Shaffer, 93, of Lyme, CT, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026. Born on April 12, 1933, in New York City, he was the son of Russell Parl Shaffer and Alice (Cole) Shaffer. Russ earned hi...

Joseph “Joey” Gionfriddo of Old Saybrook, CT passed away on Thursday July 9, 2026, at the age of 50. He was born on December 13, 1975, in Hartford, CT but spent most of his life in Old Saybrook, CT wh...

Dorothy (“Dodie”) Arents Caudill March 2, 1943 – July 11, 2026 Dorothy Arents Caudill, lovingly known as "Dodie," passed away p...

Leonard E. Borkowski, born on March 3, 1948, passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital surrounded by family on July 8, 2026. Born in New London, Connecticut, Lenny was raised in Ivoryton before maki...

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 4, 2026, Sherri Potter lost her valiant fight with ALS. Beloved wife of Stanton Potter, and mother to Joseph (Brooke), Lauren, Caroline, Catherine, W...