NEW BRITAIN/OLD LYME—It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Ronald John Procko, aged 67, of New Britain, Connecticut, who left us on November 14, 2024. …
Born on October 20, 1957, Ron was a devoted father who cherished time spent with family …
Ron is survived by his son, Nicholas Procko and his wife Keri and their children Carmela and Sebastian of Old Lyme, Connecticut, his daughter Christina Brice and her husband Spencer and their children Jackson and Cameron of Wesley Chapel, Florida, his sister Beverly Melenski and her husband David of Bristol, Connecticut, his girlfriend Leslie Raymond, of New Britain, Connecticut …
Though the circumstances of Ron’s death are untimely and tragic, we remember him not by the way he left this world, but by the way he lived in it …
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Church, 195 So. Main St, New Britain, CT 06051. Calling hours are Wednesday, November 20, from 4-7 PM at the funeral home …
OLD LYME—Thomas David Lyons, of Old Lyme, passed away Nov. 8, 2024. He was born March 3, 1945, in New London, son of the late James and Mary Lyons.
Thomas graduated from Saint Bernard High School in 1963, and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps …
On July 11, 1970, he married Maureen Hanley, who survives him …
In addition to his wife, Thomas is survived by his daughter Christine Nowak and her fiancé Christopher Going, of Deep River; son Thomas Patrick Lyons and his wife Heather Fenn of Norwich; daughter Katharine DiDonna and husband Aaron of Ledyard; … and cousins, Cindy and Donnie Green [of Old Lyme.] In addition to his parents, Thomas was predeceased by his sister Katherine; aunt and uncle Barbara and Leslie Grimes …
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Duck River Cemetery, Old Lyme. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Lyme Fire Company or Lyme Ambulance Association.
Lyme School students welcomed visiting veterans with a colorful message. All photos courtesy of Lyme-Old Lyme Schools.
LYME/OLD LYME—On Monday, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a breakfast for local veterans followed by ceremonies in each school incorporating speeches, music and singing to honor all veterans.
Veterans including Joe LaCasse (right) and former Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold (second from right) enjoyed a hearty breakfast at Lyme-Old Lyme Middles School to kick off the festivities.
Students of all ages were involved in the day’s events.
This young man performed an important role serving fresh fruit to the Middle School’s honored guests.
After breakfast at the middle school, the veterans attended a program in their honor in the auditorium.
VFW Post 1467 Commander Richard Mason (left) commented on the success of the day’s events, saying, “We bonded with middle school and high school students and staff as well as community friends.”
This was a very nice, inspirational day enjoying Veterans Day side-by-side with our students and community members. The students celebrated the day with heart and passion with our vets.Later they moved to Lyme-Old Lyme High School for another event, also commemorating veterans.
Longtime music teacher Jacob Wilson conducts the high school band.
At Lyme School, a tea was held for the veterans
The generations mixed seamlessly during a tea held for the veterans held at Lyme School.
A reception was held at the high school after the program there allowing the veterans to mingle with the students.
Veteran David Griswold (center) stands with two fellow veterans at the reception following the high school program.
VFW Post 1467 Commander Mason summed up the day, saying, “This was a very nice, inspirational day enjoying Veterans Day side-by-side with our students and community members. The students celebrated the day with heart and passion with our vets.”
The color guard delivered the flags to the fonr of the high school auditorium.
It was a truly memorable day for all involved.
The welcoming sign at the Middle School that greeted the arriving veterans.
Local Heroes: the veterans gathered outside Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall for a commemorative photo. All photos by Martha Shoemaker.
OLD LYME — A brief ceremony honoring Veterans Day was held Monday at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall.
A wreath was laid Monday at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall and then the flag was raised.
Current and former members of the military from Old Lyme gathered at the flagpole to honor those, who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of their country, and those who have served in the past or continue to serve today.
Richard Mason, Commander of VFW Post 1467, stands at right with Joe Lacasse in the center while Larry Ghirardi speaks.
The simple service was relatively short, but still poignant.
Retired Colonel Bill Bachman addresses the veterans gathered around the flagpole while Richard Mason, Commander of VFW Post 1467, stands at left.
A three-gun-salute was fired to commemorate all veterans everywhere.
Preparing to fire …
Here at LymeLine, we thank all veterans for your past or present service and commemorate all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
This postcard will be arriving in Lyme residents’ mailboxes during the coming week.
LYME —11/24: UPDATE: Some residents living in the same household have reported that the survey would not permit more than one household member to complete the survey, if both respondents used the same device (computer, phone, iPad, etc.) to access the survey. This problem has been solved. More than one household member may now respond using the same device.
Other residents have reported they hadn’t received a postcard or may have unintentionally discarded their postcard. As a result, the Town of Lyme will send out another round of the postcards and extend the deadline for completing the survey to January 16.
Lyme residents who experience problems with taking the survey should contact Lyme Planning & Zoning Commission member Carol House at 703-989-1334.
ORIGINAL POST: On Nov. 7, the Town of Lyme announced that it is launching a community-wide survey of its residents to gather the information and opinions that will serve as the basis for the Town’s 2025 “Plan of Conservation & Development.” (The State of Connecticut requires towns to prepare and adopt a Plan of Conservation & Development every 10 years.)
This plan, once developed, will spell out the policies, goals, priorities and standards that will guide the Town’s physical and economic development over the next 10 years, and will be used by Town boards and commissions as a basis for decision making.
The community survey invites residents to share their thoughts and opinions on topics that include transportation improvements, recycling initiatives, recreational services, emergency services, open space, property taxes, zoning regulations, dark-sky initiatives and affordable housing.
In the coming week, every Lyme household or property owner will be receiving a postcard in the mail that contains a Survey ID Code assigned specifically to them.
To see what the postcard will look like, look at the image above and click here to see the reverse of the postcard.
Residents can plug in the Survey ID Code at a special page on the Town of Lyme website at www.townlyme.org/survey to open and complete the 20-minute survey.
In announcing the upcoming survey to residents, Lyme First Selectman David Lahm said, “This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our Town.”
Lyme’s last Plan of Conservation & Development was issued in 2015.
Lyme residents who do not receive a postcard or cannot take the survey online should contact First Selectman David Lahm at selectman@townlyme.org or call 860-434-7733 to request a paper copy of the survey.
Editor’s Note: This article is based on a press release issued by the Town of Lyme.
