Carter Courtney (left) and Tom Darna were both recently honored on their respective retirements by Lyme Ambulance Association.
Courtney, Darna Reflect Long-Term, Exemplary Volunteer Service
LYME, CT — Lyme Ambulance Association (LAA) recently honored two of its longest serving volunteer responders at an awards ceremony.
Carter Courtney joined LAA in 1988 and during his remarkable 36 years of service as an EMT, including serving on its Board of Directors and as Training Officer. In addition, Carter also had a long career with the Lyme Fire Company.
Tom Darna joined LAA in 1999 and served as an EMT for 25 years, including six years as Chief of Service.
Lyme First Selectperson David Lahm commented on Courtney and Darna’s long-standing service, saying, “As you retire, I would like you to know that the Town of Lyme owes you both a debt of gratitude and, as the representative of Lyme, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to you and your families for the work you have done.”
Lyme Ambulance Association Chief of Service Steve Olstein said, “Carter and Tom, you were part of the backbone of Lyme Ambulance and we will miss your incredible contributions as responders, mentors, elder statesmen and friends.”
He continued, “I want you to know how grateful your colleagues are to you for helping them prepare to carry on Lyme Ambulance’s mission of providing high quality emergency medical response, transport and education to our friends and neighbors.”
Editor’s Note:Lyme Ambulance is a private, not for profit, all volunteer provider of emergency medical services to the town of Lyme.
Megan Moore Eno January 10, 1945 – August 14, 2024
LYME, CT — Megan Moore Eno, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2024, at the age of 79. Megan was born to Shirley Flower Moore and William G. Moore Jan. 10, 1945, in New York City.
She spent her early years in Greenwich, attending grammar school at Greenwich Academy. In Greenwich, she enjoyed spending time with her large extended family, including her maternal grandparents, paternal grandmother, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her family later moved to Lyme, in search of a quieter life. It was there that Megan met her late husband, Chauncey “Chan” Eno. The two were married Feb. 13, 1971, and became deeply rooted in the community.
Megan graduated from the Forman School in Litchfield, and went on to pursue her degree in teaching at Johnson State College. At Johnson State, she met her loyal friend Gena Glidden, who remained a constant in her life. After her time at Johnson State, Megan found fulfillment in teaching, particularly working with children with special needs. She later left teaching to be a full-time mother and became deeply committed to serving her community. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels, Literacy Volunteers, the Lyme Ambulance Association, and the Lyme Fire Department’s Auxiliary. She was a devoted member of the Lyme Congregational Church and led the Church’s youth group.
Later in life, Megan extended her caring nature to elder care, continuing to make a significant impact by providing compassionate support and assistance to seniors. Megan and Chan had one daughter, Trudy Jewett Eno, who later married Todd Burgess. Megan was a devoted grandmother to Trudy and Todd’s three children: Gretchen, Brooke and Wills. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye, and she cherished every moment with them. Megan simply adored children. With her grandchildren in tow, Megan treasured her annual trip to Florida, where she spent quality time with her mother and Michelle Marr, who was like a daughter to her. Megan also had a soft spot for animals, especially those most in need. She talked affectionately about her childhood pony, Blondie, and as an adult, ensured that the household was always filled with all sorts of various animals.
Megan is predeceased by her father William Moore; her mother Shirley Flower Howard; her brother Graham Moore; and her husband Chan. She leaves behind her daughter Trudy; son-in-law Todd; beloved grandchildren; her sister Missy Mahoney and her husband Charlie; her brother Corwin Moore and his wife Rainey; her aunts, Bickley Simpson and Betsy Gotbaum; and her nieces, nephew, cousins, and many dear friends.
A memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 12, at the Lyme Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lyme Ambulance Association at lymeambulance.org.
OLD LYME—Phyllis Shepard-Tambini, a long time resident of Old Lyme, died Aug. 20, 2024. She was born Jan. 9, 1936, the daughter of Donald Shepard and Suzanne Mercadier.
… Mrs. Shepard-Tambini was a philanthropist who volunteered at … the Old Lyme Woman’s Exchange and 12 years at the Old Lyme Soup Kitchen … She was active in the Old Lyme community both socially and politically as a former member of the Old Lyme Beach Club and Country Club. She was elected to the Republican town committee for four terms. Most recently, she was appointed to the board of the [Lymes’] Senior Center …
She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, A. Courtenay Shepard; her first husband John T. Newman; and her second husband Louis A Tambini. She is survived by her son Bruce Shepard Newman of N.Y.C.; her daughter Amy McMillan Tambini of Southport; a granddaughter and a grandson, …
Her Funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme.
MYSTIC—Leonard A. Greene M.D. of Mystic, and formerly of Norwich, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Left behind to mourn him are Joan, his devoted and beloved wife of 63 years; his cherished children: William M.D. and his wife Kera of San Francisco, David and his wife Rachel of Los Angeles, Robert of Old Lyme, and Deborah of New York City; and his greatly loved granddaughters, Corynn and Eden. He was predeceased by his son Stephen; and his sister Marilyn Berkowitz.
Dr. Greene …was an instructor at Brown and an assistant clinical professor at Yale. He worked his way through medical school as a Boston taxi driver and as a construction laborer (International Hod Carriers and Laborers Union #223). He was fluent in several languages. As a member of the Norwich Obstetric and Gynecologic Group with Drs. Fred Eadie, Frank Carter and William Gulley, Dr. Greene provided devoted and excellent care to many patients.
Dr. Greene was a strict believer in human rights and equality. While in Virginia in the late 1940s, he was proud to have taken part in two demonstrations against a major bus transportation company because of its racial seating policy …
Donations in Dr. Greene’s memory may be made to the Stoneridge Employees Appreciation Fund, 186 Jerry Browne Road, Mystic, CT 06355. Services were held a Aug. 16, at Church & Allen Funeral Home in Norwich.
Dick Shriver of Old Lyme receives the Bud Foster Award from Connecticut River Conservancy Executive Director Rebecca Todd.
OLD LYME—Among the governance and programmatic updates, brunch and boat rides, and community mingling, Connecticut River Conservancy’s (CRC) recent Annual Meeting & Riverside Celebration also honored the contributions of Dick Shriver of Old Lyme with the Bud Foster award.
Every year, CRC has the distinct honor of recognizing individuals from our communities with the Bud Foster Award. This award is given to those showing outstanding devotion, service, and accomplishment in the Connecticut River watershed.
Bud Foster was the first Executive Director of the Connecticut River Watershed Council, now the Connecticut River Conservancy. In those pre-Clean Water Act days when CRC was first established, the challenge facing our rivers was significant. That meant the dedication of those looking to make a difference was also extraordinary.
This award shines a light on those who work hard for the benefit of our rivers.
The Shriver family gathered to celebrate Dick receiving the Bud Foster Award.
Richard (Dick) H. Shriver has an esteemed professional history that has taken him all around the world and led him to settle by the Connecticut River we all know and love.
He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. He has held executive positions in government and industry having been assistant secretary of the US Treasury Department and Senior Vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank.
He has been professor of Business Finance & Marketing at the International Management Institute in Kiev, Ukraine and Executive-in-Residence at the US Coast Guard Academy.
Shriver has also worked in an advisory role on behalf of Native American communities conducting research for the Department of the Interior, and served as a member of the board of the National Museum of the American Indian, participating in the transition of this museum to the Smithsonian Institute.
He is also Provost Emeritus of the European College of Liberal Arts (now Bard College Berlin).
These years of experience have led to incredible contributions in international business and education, and national heritage, and ultimately led Shriver to focus his attention closer to home. When he retired near the mouth of the Connecticut River in Old Lyme in 2007, Shriver began to get friendly with his neighbors and form a deeper connection with the river through recreation, hiking, fishing, sailing, and photography.
This resulted in the launch of Estuary Magazine in 2019, an aspiring endeavor of traditional media which was quickly challenged by the economic impacts of the Covid-19 health crisis in 2020. But the magazine survived under Shriver’s leadership as Publisher and Editor, highlighting unique bioregional perspectives, history, scientific insights, and storytelling from up and down the watershed.
Shriver has been supportive of Connecticut River Conservancy at every turn since starting the magazine and developing a connection to our organization and many others. He has been an early morning boat captain for the Unified Water Study, has published articles about restoration stories (such as the Fenwick project) with great depth and detail, has hosted murmuration bird paddles for local community members, and offered his home as a celebratory reception for CRC Board of Trustee Kari Kastango’s monumental Connecticut River swim.
He has been a convener, connector, and friend who brings others together with open arms to unite our efforts for greater collective impact. Thanks to Shriver’s leadership, 1 million dollars was recently granted by the Endeavor Foundation to support conservation priorities throughout the watershed. All this in a relatively short time after a successful career.
Dick Shriver is an impressive example of how much one person can accomplish when inspired and committed. And now his efforts inspire more of us to appreciate and steward this amazing resource.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published July 1, 2024 by the Connecticut River Conservancy. It was written by Diana Chaplin and is published here with kind permission of the Connecticut River Conservancy.
