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Audrey L. Lyons died on April 18, 2024 of natural causes at the age of 100 at the Essex Meadows Health Center in Essex, Connecticut. Audrey was the daughter of Edward G. Garbers and Alice ( Murch ) Garbers. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 18, 1924. Audrey was baptized, christened and married in Trinity Episcopal Church in Brooklyn where she was an enthusiastic member of the Girls Friendly Society. She was a member of the first graduating class of Franklin K. Lane High School in Brooklyn. Audrey attended Brooklyn College for two years before America entered World War II in 1944. Eager to join the war effort at home, she became a $40 a week parts inspector at the Brooklyn Navy...

In the stillness of the night, God put his arms around Richard and took him home. Richard James Hopkins passed away April 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Haven on November 17, 1934 to Alton and Ruth Mahoney Hopkins. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 65 years, Margaret Fisk Hopkins; Son, Edward Hopkins (Christine) of Madison; Son, Robert Hopkins of Woodbridge; Daughter, Beth Jenkins (Anthony) of Clinton; Daughter, Catherine Zaneski (Daniel) of Madison; and Son, Thomas Hopkins of Guilford; His grandchildren - Alyse Hopkins, Patrick Hopkins (Anna), Kate, Kristen and Kerry Hopkins, Caitlin, Megan and Seamus Jenkins, Madison and Connor...

Jean Anne (Nelson) Quinn peacefully transitioned to the next phase of her journey with her beloved family by her side on April 4, 2024. Born in Oceanside, Long Island on October 14, 1940, to Anne Greta and John Frederick Nelson, Jean cherished her roots on Long Island before making her home in Hamden and later Northford, Connecticut with her former husband, Richard Peter Quinn, Sr. Jean leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, survived by her son, Richard Peter Quinn, Jr., (Sandy) of Madison, CT; her daughter, Lori Quinn Dannheim (Eric) of New York, NY; and her loving grandchildren - Annabel Quinn Dannheim, Cameron Anne Quinn, Conner James Quinn, and Samantha Emilia Dannheim. She is...

James Frederick Frazier, 82, of Westbrook, CT passed away on March 31, 2024 in Middletown, CT. Fred was born in Akron, Ohio on March 5, 1942 to Victor and Grace (Douglas) Frazier, the youngest of six children. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1960. In 1965, he married Sharon Yetter, and they had just celebrated 59 years of marriage. He worked in aviation for Grimes Manufacturing in Urbana, Ohio and later at Whelen Engineering Company in Chester, CT where he retired as Vice President of Aviation Sales after 28 years with the company. Fred was an avid golfer and member of Clinton Country Club for many years where he played in and won many tournaments. During his membership he...

Joseph Charles Andress, 94, of Essex, Connecticut, formerly of Old Saybrook , Connecticut, peacefully passed away on March 28th , 2024, surrounded by his loving family and with the love and support from the caring staff at Essex Meadows. Joseph was born May 1st, 1929, in New York, New York and was raised in Yonkers, New York. He was the son of Joseph Andress and Else Clemens Andress. Following in the footsteps of his father, Joseph attended and graduated from Lafayette college in 1950, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering. Joseph thoroughly enjoyed his college years while developing friendships that lasted throughout his life. Joseph met his wife, Jean, at a...

Eugene "Mike" Michael Eagle, 81, of Old Saybrook, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on March 27, 2024. Mike will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Mary Grace, and his loving children Michael Christopher Eagle (wife Kathleen Eagle, grandsons Aaron and Ethan) of Guilford, CT and Christian Nicholas Eagle of Old Saybrook, CT. Mike also leaves behind sisters in law Ann Lou Barnes of Florida and Geraldine DeRita of Florida as well as many nephews and nieces. As well as his parents, the late Eugene Eagle and Irene (Romanoff) Eagle, Mike is predeceased by his two sisters Anastasia Spencer and Irene Tuccitto and brothers in law Peter DeRita, Bud Spencer and Joe Tuccitto....

Jayne B. Telford Jayne Barrett Telford of Madison, CT passed away on March 27, 2024 at Gladeview Healthcare Center in Old Saybrook, CT surrounded by her loving family. She had resided there for just five short weeks. Born on April 22, 1928, Jayne was the youngest daughter of Mary (Beatty) and Thomas Barrett of 218 Nicoll Street, New Haven. She was the loving wife of William H. Telford, Jr who predeceased her on June 18, 2012. A proud native of New Haven, Jayne graduated in 1941 from Worthington Hooker Grammar School and from Hillhouse High School in 1945. She worked for the New Haven Telephone Company for a few years. A co-worker from Madison introduced Jayne to Bill and they soon...

Scott Brian Gore, age 64, of Old Saybrook (formerly Windsor, CT), passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 with his wife, Donna by his side. His wife, family will welcome friends and all who knew him for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 10, 2024 between 10 - 11 AM at Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT. There will be a tribute at 11 AM at the funeral home. To view his complete obituary or to leave an online condolences please visit www.SwanFH.com

Gregory King Snow, 65, of Colchester passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Backus Hospital in Norwich after a long illness. Greg was born in Hartford on October 30, 1958. Greg grew up in Old Saybrook. As a young adult he enjoyed spending time boating on the Oyster River with his dog Mickey. He graduated from Old Saybrook High School in 1976 where he played football for the Rams. Greg was a lifelong NY Giants and Star Trek fan. He loved riding his motorcycle, was known for his sense of humor and bringing laughter to all. Greg had a long 40+ year career as a mortgage loan officer in Connecticut and Virginia. Greg leaves behind his son, Mark Snow & husband Anthony Alvarez,...

Jean Beverly Gerrity, 87 years old, passed away at The Connecticut Hospice, Branford March 1, 2024. She courageously battled cancer for the last 8 years with great care from The Yale Medical Cancer Center at Smilow. She faced this illness with a positive attitude often attending her chemo sessions requesting a seat by the nurses' station to keep up with the local "buzz." Jan (Zaccaria) Gerrity was born on December 1, 1936 in Bridgeport, CT to Alfonso Zaccaria and Ann (Piccirillo) Zaccaria. She graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT where she was captain of the Cheerleading Squad. She was a highly respected and successful Realtor for over 35 years with the memorable tag line...

Donna (Esposito) Koelle, 75, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on February 28, 2024. She was born July 24, 1948 in New Haven, CT, to the late Angelina and Mark Esposito. After her father's passing when she was young, her mother remarried to Peter Testa. Donna is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles Koelle, sister Peggy Esposito, sons Christopher (Laura) and Mark, grandchildren Kaylene, Nicholas, Jacob, Alexander, and Adam, and her many nieces and nephews. Opinionated and stubborn, Donna was a force to be reckoned with. She loved with all her heart and did everything passionately. She enjoyed traveling, visiting Alaska, Australia, and many more places. She was an...

John (Jack) Durfee passed away peacefully at his home in Evergreen Woods, North Branford, CT with his family by his side on Sunday February 11th, 2024. He was born in Waterbury, CT April 4, 1925 to Charles P. Durfee and Beatrice Miller Durfee. He graduated from McTernan School in 1939, The Taft School in 1943 and Williams College in 1947. He fell in love with Suzanne (Sue) Cavanaugh and they were married for 59 years. Jack worked as a sales representative for 33 years at the Anaconda American Brass Co. His job took him to Waterbury, CT, Willoughby, OH, Columbus, OH, and 48 years in Pittsburgh, PA. Before children, he and Sue played golf at the Kirtland Country Club in Willoughby where he...

Lisbeth Morris, 91, of Westbrook, CT, passed away on February 6, 2024. She was born on February 8, 1932, in Hartford, to the late Herbert and Sarah Putnam. She married Ronald E. Morris in June 1954, and they have five children. Lisbeth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the Grand Dame of Old Kelsey Point. She enjoyed gardening, reading, interior design, traveling and a love of all things Christmas. Lisbeth was also a businesswoman, for many years she co-owned and managed Antiques & Herbs gift shop in Riverton, CT with her sister and mother. Lisbeth was a remarkable woman. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and sense of humor. She had a beautiful...

John Anthony DiStefano Jr., 69 y/o of Killingworth, CT passed away on February 4, 2024 at his home in Killingworth. John DiStefano was born to John and Carmen DiStefano on August 14, 1954 and grew up in Middletown, CT. He attended Xavier High School and Saint Joseph College in Maine. John worked as a jet engine assembler at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for 15 years. He also served in the District of Colombia (380th transportation battalion) and Connecticut Army National Guard as a tank engineer for 6 years. John is preceded in death by his father John and mother Carmen DiStefano. John is survived by his wife Donna, sons Christopher (Shontel) and Daryl (Nihayah) and two granddaughters Ka'...

Andrew Joseph Milewski Jr. (Andy), 89, passed away on January 30th, 2024 in Groton, CT. Characterized by his knowledge, resilience, and passion for community service, Andy' big heart and quick wit made him so easy to love wherever life took him. Cherished by his family and friends, Andy's life will be an eternal example of how to live well to all that he touched. Born in New York City on February 27, 1934 to the late Andrew Joseph Milewski Sr and Josephine (Bykowski) Milewski, Andy was raised in Meriden, CT. He came from a close-knit extended family and spent many hours with his paternal babcia (grandmother) working side-by-side on her farm where she taught him about hard work and charity....

Margaret (Abner) Riccitelli, of Old Saybrook, passed, surrounded by her loving family, on January 30, 2024. Margaret, or Peggy as she was known, was predeceased by her husband, Joseph J. Riccitelli, Sr., her parents, Edward and Mildred (Gleason) Abner and her sisters, Elinore Parise, Marion Flynn, Florence Fueher, Helen Benham and Mildred Thibault. Peggy had many jobs during her lifetime - always saying that she "did not know what she wanted to be when she grew up", but the greatest job she said she ever had was raising her family. She loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She leaves to carry on her legacy her children; Pamela (Ernest) Cartier, Mary Anne (John) Holland,...

Robert Horace Dunlop III (Bob) went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27th, surrounded by his loving family and doing what he loved, watching the Knicks win on a Saturday afternoon. Bob was born at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC on February 13,1944, to Captain Robert H Dunlop, Jr. and Lucette Colvin Dunlop. He attended the Beauvoir School at the National Cathedral in Washington DC, Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT, and Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. At Yale University, he was a varsity tennis player until his graduation in 1965. Bob completed his MBA at Harvard Business School while also studying at the Sorbonne in Paris. A man of the world, Bob lived in...

Edward C. Scroggins, 84, of Killingworth, entered into God's Kingdom on Wednesday January 24, 2024. He was a man who loved to travel and travelled to four continents in his lifetime. Edward was a US Navy Veteran for three years and served aboard the USS1 Wandank seagoing fleet tug. He was an Operations Manager at AT&T for many years. In his later years, Ed worked at W.T.G. Associates and T.P.I. Ed was an excellent artist and built his own home. His humor was with him until the end. Ed was famous with family and friends for his holiday "Glug". He leaves behind the love of his life Jean and many nieces, nephews and friends. Many thanks the staff at Middlesex Hospital Hospice Unit for...

Sheridan "Dan" Perkins (82), a lifelong resident of Killingworth, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24. Funeral services will be at Swan Funeral Home in Clinton on Saturday, Feb, 3rd. Calling hours 10am - noon, immediately followed by a short service at Swan. For full details & obit, see www.SwanFH.com.

Ellen (Bohne) Fredericks, 68, of Old Saybrook, passed away on January 13, 2024 surrounded by her daughters and family. Ellen was born on February 1, 1955 in New Haven, and was the daughter of the late Edward and Janet Bohne. She was married to the late Thomas Fredericks for 43 years. She is survived by her daughters Leah Sousa (husband Peter) of Hope Valley, RI, Kristin Bartunek (husband Steve) of Middlefield, CT and grandchildren; William Sousa, Avery Bartunek, Dylan Sousa, and Casey Bartunek. She is also survived by her sister Karen Wilson (husband John), brother William Bohne (wife Linda) and sister Jane Huelsman (husband Robert) of Wallingford, CT along with many loving nieces and...

"Variety is the spice of life", was something his mother always said, and Ernest Peter Neri lived it. Ernest was born in New Haven, CT, and lived in several other cities in Connecticut and Maine. He passed away on January 09, 2024 at the age of 79 in Clinton, CT. He was the son of Peter and Phyllis Neri of North Haven, CT. Ernie attended the Eli Whitney Trade School in Hamden, CT, then returned to North Haven where he graduated from North Haven High School with honors in the industrial arts. Ernie was a ham radio enthusiast during this time. Soon after graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1963-1967. He returned to Connecticut after his...