Sessa, Trainor, Hartung: Recent Death Notices From Old Lyme

Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.

Teachworth, Green, Van Etten: Recent Death Notices From Old Lyme

Condolences are extended to the family and friends of those who have recently died.

Bradford, Campbell, van Etten: Recent Death Notices From Old Lyme

Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.

Obituary: Pauline C. Condon (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (East Haven/West Haven)

Robert P. Sbriglio, MD, MPH, age 72, of Stratford, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2026.

Known affectionately as “Dr. Bob,” he lived a life defined by kindness, intellectual curiosity, service, and deep compassion for others.

Catherine (Cecere) Mikutis obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven

Catherine (Cecere) Mikutis obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven

Robert F. Torento, III, 31, of Bridgeport, passed away on August 25, 2025.

Beloved son, nephew, cousin and friend.

Dorothy (Page) Cahill of Old Lyme and Madison obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven CT.

Dorothy (Page) Cahill of Old Lyme and Madison obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven CT.

Obituary: Timothy B. Loflin, 52, of Old Lyme

Owner of The Pool Guy Store in Old Saybrook, he was a car enthusiast who had a passion for rescuing dogs; he admired their faithfulness.

Obituary: Beth Hogan, Former East Lyme First Selectman

Beth was elected First Selectman of East Lyme in 2005, and served one term.

Obituary: Ronald Joseph LeRoux, 54, of East Lyme

Ron was a renowned chef, spending many years as an employee of Leon’s Restaurant. He loved gardening, landscaping and his dog Sam.

Candlelight Vigil And Memorial Day Parade In The Lymes

There will be a candlelight vigil on Sunday, May 30 at 7:30PM on Liberty Green.

Memorial Day Parade In Town Of East Lyme

The annual Niantic Memorial Day parade will be held on Monday, May 31st beginning at 2:00PM.

Pearl Harbor Survivor Floyd R. Welch of East Lyme Dies At 99

The young sailor 'braved raging fires below deck hearing trapped comrades desperately tapping for help, cutting through steel to rescue 33.'

Obituary: Gladys Mitchell, 74, of Niantic

Gladys; a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, made it her life's work to focus primarily on her family.

Obituary: Janice Teresa (Wadleigh) Sartain, 75, of New London

Janice was as a human resource manager for the former New England Savings Bank in New London and Silgan Plastics.

Obituary: Robert R Hartley, 95, of Niantic

Bob served in the Army Air Corp and fought in World War II.

Obituary: Eric "Kwas" Kwasniewski, 75, of Niantic

Eric served as an East Lyme officer for 36 years earning many awards including a State of CT Purple Heart.

Obituary: Kathleen McCarthy, 76, of Niantic

Kathleen was involved with the Springfield Sharks swimming team as an active supporter; board member.

Obituary: Sidney Berson, 95, of Niantic

Sidney served in WWII, Battle of the Bulge and was awarded a Purple Heart.

Obituary: Charles Gilbert, 82, of East Lyme

Charles loved to write stories, poems and volunteer at the Little Theater of Manchester.

Obituary: Patsy Anne McLaughlin, 78, of East Lyme

Patsy was deeply committed to and active in her church.

Obituary: John Joseph "JJ" Kelley, 90, of East Lyme

Nicknamed "Mad Jack" during his football days; John also served in the U.S. Navy

Obituary: Elizabeth "Betty" Updegrave, 91, of East Lyme

Betty loved spending time with her children; grandkids.

Obituary: Viola Stadnick, 97, of Niantic

Viola was active in community; church for many years.

Obituary: Doris Beebe, 88

Doris was instrumental in early efforts to bring the Hospice movement to Eastern Connecticut.

Obituary: Rudolph "Rudy" J. Wimberger, 94

In addition to his accomplishments, he had many hobbies. Rudy was great golfer , shooting his age at 73 in 1999 shooting five holes in one.

Obituary: Eugene Nicholas Schultz, 82

He worked at East Lyme High School as an Industrial Arts Teacher until his retirement in 1994. In 1960’s he was a Waterford police officer.

Obituary: Maureen Cassidy, 60

Maureen graduated from Stamford Catholic High School in Stamford, CT and went on to be trained as a dental hygienist.

Obituary: Betty Marie Rose Fatone, 89

Betty attended Norwich Free Academy, where she met Anthony “Tony” Fatone, with whom she would share her life for the next 65 years.

Obituary: Charles Lawrence Fenick, 78

Charlie was a lifetime runner and in 2012, he passed 109,000 recorded miles.

Obituary: Wilbur Clark Spencer, 71

He touched many lives in Southeastern Connecticut through his career in finance and banking institutions, retiring in 2014.

Obituary: Larry Brooks, 64

His first job was working at his father's full-service gas station at the crack of dawn where he learned what it was like to earn a living.

Obituary: Raymond H. Dubrule, 96

During World War II, he was then transferred to the Jerry S. Foley and was awarded the Bronze Star for the Invasion of Southern France.

Obituary: Joyce R. Smith, 92

Joyce was employed in the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Nuclear Medicine Department for 20 years, retiring in 1992.

Obituary: John “Jack” Rice, 82

He was an avid gardener growing peonies and dahlias for his wife. His daughter also enjoyed their time together, growing sunflowers.

Obituary: Alita Sevilla, 88

She later worked as a grand marché chef for The Swan Hotel in Disney World before retirement in Florida.

Obituary: Jeanne Elizabeth Bilskis, 97

Jeanne was an accomplished seamstress, and had an artist’s eye for color, style and design.

Obituary: Alitalia Sevilla, 88

She bravely endured ALS for the past year.

Obituary: William C “Bill” Keeney, 84

One of his happiest days was when the Red Sox broke the “curse of the Bambino” and brought home a World Series Championship.