Obituary: George 'Sandy' M. McGugan, 78, Of Mystic

A man of contagious confidence, Sandy will be remembered for his kind heart and fun-loving spirit.

Obituary: ​Alfred E. Brooks Sr., 90, Of Mystic

Alfred loved fishing and the New England Patriots, and he lived in Mystic for most of his life.

Obituary: David Fairchild Gebhard Sr., 92, Of Mystic

Mr. Gebhard was an active sailor and private pilot.

Obituary: ​Jody Capen, 65, Of Mystic

Jody's warmth, kindness and laughter will be remembered by all who knew her.

Obituary: Sally Ellingwood Charland, 87, Of Stonington

She lived with her husband in Stonington for the past 47 years, where they were well known and loved by the community.

Obituary: Iona P. “Bambi” Lyons, 58, Formerly Of Mystic

She worked as an animal control officer for Westerly Animal Control before retiring. She was a volunteer EMT with the Mystic River Ambulance

Obituary: Serena Mulston, 90, Formerly Of Stonington

Serena attended Stonington High School and graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1949 with a B.A. degree in Liberal Arts.

Obituary: Charles T. ‘Charlie’ Moore II, 78, Of Pawcatuck

The start of his professional golf career began soon after serving in the National Guard and working at Electric Boat.

Obituary: Warren Nicholas Canova, 80, Of Pawcatuck

He was an incredible fly fisherman, avid marksman and gifted dart thrower.

Obituary: ​Anthony P. Sylvia Jr., 80, Of Pawcatuck

His family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, November 14.

Obituary: James Gordon Grant Willard, 81, of Mystic

Gordon had great intellectual curiosity and a passion for life, accompanied by an understated but lively sense of humor.

Obituary: Annie Helena Silva, 96, of Groton

She grew up in Mystic, attended local schools and graduated from Fitch High School and the Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing.

Obituary: Edna Sanborn Parfitt, 82, of Mystic

Edna was a long time member of the Bishop Seabury Church.

Obituary: ​Aleesha-lin Wood, 27, of North Stonington

Aleesha enjoyed sports and had many friends; she loved life and had the act of lighting up a room.

Obituary: Pat Hornok of Mystic

Pat had a passion for her dogs, gardening, yard sales, but most of all her family.

Obituary: ​Nancy Hoffman Wilcox, 68, Of Stonington

She volunteered at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London and then with Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut.

Obituary: Elizabeth Winslow ("Winnie") Cutler, 90, of Mystic

Winnie enjoyed life, friends and family; she traveled extensively, hosted many social events and lived life to the fullest.

Obituary: Russell Jenks Nickerson Sr., 90, of Mystic

During his nearly 70 years in Engineering, he never stopped creating and learning.

Obituary: Jeffrey A. Heldreth, 46, of Mystic

Jeff was a lifelong resident of Mystic and was an avid sports fan.

Obituary: ​Peter Anthony Gilbert Sr. of Pawcatuck

If you had to choice his favorite pastime, it was sailing; his passion for the sea was regarded by his son and immediate family.

Obituary: ​Spencer M. Johnson, 89, of Mystic

He was an avid gardener and provided friends and family with seedlings and delicious fresh produce.

Obituary: ​Lawrence Franklin Hale, 87, of Mystic

Larry was an electrician and worked for many years for Thames Electric, Local #90.

Obituary: ​Christopher Mitchell Cox, 71, of Mystic

His talent for spinning a story and his big-hearted joy in the goodness of others will always be cherished by those who knew him.

Obituary: Lucy Taylor Howell, 96, of Mystic

In addition to her lifelong commitment to her family and church, Lucy was an avid writer of poetry, short stories and editorials.

Obituary: Alice Edytha (Fish) Watson, 83, of Stonington

She was deeply loved and will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Obituary: Harriet Hall (Rodes) Meigs Carter, 87, of Mystic

Harriet was an avid traveler, visiting over 25 countries as well as researching and reading about the countries visited.

Obituary: Marci-Lyn Casey, 47, of Mystic

Marci lived a life full of love, laughter and grace.

Obituary: Evelyn M. Hamilton, 92, of Mystic

Many thanks to each and every person at Academy Point for their exceptional care of Evelyn in her final years.

Obituary: Frederick J. Martell, 64, of Stonington

Frederick was a Guitar man, who also enjoyed arts, crafting, fishing and spending time with loved ones.

Obituary: Sandra "Sandy" Glist Wakeman, 72, of Mystic

She lived a very active and rewarding life thanks to her determined spirit.

Obituary: Arthur J. Townsend, 77, of Mystic

He was a beloved special education teacher for 27 years on Long Island.

Obituary: Alma R. Nott, 73, of Stonington

She was a master of many crafts, some of which were cake decorating, sewing, knitting, crochet and in her later years jewelry making.

Obituary: Anne 'Betty' Jacobsen, 94, of Mystic

She found nothing more satisfying than creating a home, enjoying extended family, and planting and landscaping her property.

Obituary: Edward M. Joynes, 75, of Mystic

Ed was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the Navy from 1959 until his retirement in 1980.

Obituary: James P. Steele, 77, of Stonington

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1943 Mystic.

Obituary: Susan J. (Archer) Harvey, 70, of Mystic

Services will take place on Dec. 19.

Obituary: Marion Alice Postel, 88, of Groton

Marion was born in Mystic. She was fondly known as “Big Gram.”

Obituary: Beatrice L. Davis Scott, 92, of Mystic

She was married on December 6, 1941 in Mystic to the late William F. Scott, Sr, and had devoted her life to the care of her family.

Obituary: Joel H. Murphy, 89, of Mystic

Murphy was a 20-plus-year career firefighter with the Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department.

Merle E. Judkins, 92, of Mystic, Passed Away on March 22

A memorial service will be held on April 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Tree of Life Christian Church, 122 Colman St., New London.