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Death of Dennis John Hallahan Announced: Father of Steven of Lyme, Dennis of OL

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WESTBROOK—Dennis John Hallahan passed away peacefully at his Westbrook home on March 11, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by loving family. Born in New Haven on January 13, 1935, … he married his high school sweetheart, the late Jean Rose Hallahan (Cote) on August 26, 1956 …

Originally from West Haven, he has been an active resident of Westbrook since 1961. Public service was always a priority in his life, especially as a moderator of Town Meetings ….

As a priority, he was an ever-present supporter of the sports and musical/cultural activities of his children and grandchildren. And, of course, he always anticipated the Annual Hallahan Family Summer Vacation, a weeklong gathering of over 35 family members, at various locations throughout the Northeast, a tradition which recently celebrated its 30th year …

Dennis, aka “Poppy”, is survived by his children, Michael of North Haven, Steven and his wife, Nancy, of Lyme, Kathleen and her fiancée, Richard DeGenova, of Old Saybrook, Christopher and his life partner, Nancy Krug, of Westbrook, Patricia Cade and her husband, Adelbert, of Middlefield, and Dennis F and his wife, Sharon, of Old Lyme. In addition to his 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, he also leaves a half-brother, …a sister-in-law, … and various cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends …

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the PKD Foundation, PO Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187 or at www.pkdcure.org . To share a memory of Dennis or leave condolences for the Hallahan family, please visit www.rwwfh.com.

Visit this link to view the full obituary published by Dignity Memorial.

Death Announced of Frederick H. Callahan III, 77, of South Lyme; Multi-Year Governor of Point O’ Woods Homeowners, Federation of Old Lyme Beaches

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SOUTH LYME – Frederick H. Callahan III, 77, of Newington and South Lyme, died peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2024 … Born in Hartford, son of the late Frederick Callahan Jr. and Loretta (Woods) Callahan, he resided in Newington for over 75 years and in Old Lyme for more than 50 years.

… He was a member of the Point O’ Woods Homeowners Association Board of Governors for 18 years and was a member of the Board of Governors for the Federation of Old Lyme Beaches …

Along with Christine, he leaves his daughter Amber Dodge and husband Keith and children Emma, Charlotte and Michaela Doehr; as well as Christine’s family …

His funeral service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2024, at Duksa Family Funeral Homes as Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Newington … Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Newington Memorial

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Mar. 15, 2024.

Eversource Presents Old Lyme Fire Department with Community Impact Grant

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Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker (third from left) stands with Eversource Community Relations Specialist Teresa Jackman (fourth from left) to celebrate the presentation by Eversource of a Community Impact Grant to the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD). Also pictured from left to right are OLFD members 1st Assistant Chief James Oldfield, Chief of Department Stephen Super, Deputy Chief Mike McCarthy Jr, Lt. Jared Flagg, Capt. Ken Swaney, and Lt. Matt Merrill. Not pictured but present at the ceremony were 2nd Assistant Chief James Caramante, Capt. John Duddy, Captain Matt Kakos and Lt. Jessica Rand. Photo by Troy Christopher.

OLD LYME – On Tuesday, March 12, Eversource presented the Old Lyme Fire Department with a $1500 Community Impact Grant. Eversource is a leading energy company committed to supporting local communities.

The presentation was held at the Old Lyme Fire Headquarters at 69 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT. 

The grant presentation signified Eversource’s dedication to fostering community safety and resilience. This grant aims to enhance the capabilities of the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) in serving and protecting the residents of Old Lyme and its surrounding areas.

Eversource Community Relations Specialist Teresa Jackman presents OLFD Chief of Department Stephen Super with the $1500 Community Impact Grant.

Asked by LymeLine what his response was to the OLFD receiving the award, OLFD Lt. Jared Flagg said in an email, “With the continued support from First Selectwoman Shoemaker for constant professional development of our members, Old Lyme Fire Department was able request and receive grant funding to put some of our members through Swiftwater Technician training provided by Water Training Resources.”

He added, “With the ever changing marine environment and the need for specialized training, we can’t thank Eversource Energy enough for recognizing this need and helping us take some of the financial burden from our residents.”

Flagg concluded, “Thank you again to First Selectwoman Shoemaker, Eversource Energy and all the Old Lyme officers for their hard work.”

Death Announced of Shirley E. (Kahl) DiScipio of Old Lyme; Mother of Kim Pierpont of OL, Vinnie DiScipio of Niantic

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OLD LYME – Shirley E. (Kahl) DiScipio, 84, of Old Lyme, widow of Frederick DiScipio, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside Friday, March 1, 2024. She was born in Hartford, to Paul and Dora (Fischer) Kahl Feb. 15, 1940.

Shirley leaves her children, Kim (DiScipio) Pierpont and her husband Eddie of Old Lyme, and Vinnie DiScipio and his wife Patty of Niantic …

Her kids, Kim, Vinnie, Eddie and Patty will remember their mom for so many wonderful things said and done over the years. The last ten will be the most memorable as they saw a side of their mom they were not exposed to before …

Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. There will be no calling hours and burial will be private.

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Mar. 10, 2024.

Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional

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Lyme-Old Lyme High School Junior Hoshena Gemme stands in the #1 position on the podium at the Girl’s New England Regional Championship in Providence, R.I. for the 132lb weight class.

OLD LYME— Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Hoshena Gemme has pulled off a string of significant victories recently, successfully putting Old Lyme firmly on the map for the sport in the process.

She won the Girl’s State Open 132lb title in New Haven a few weeks ago and then last weekend in Providence, R.I., she took top honors in the Girl’s New England Regional Championship, again in the 132lb weight class.

Hoshena Gemme stands with her coaches LOLHS coaches Nick Bradley and Austin Daley after her victory in the Girl’s New England Regionals at Providence, R.I.

Gemme, who is co-captain of the LOLHS wrestling team, trains at the school with the high school team under coaches Nick Bradley and Austin Daley during the December through March season. In addition, however, she trains with area teams such as Wolfgang Wrestling in Groton, Team Tugman in Ansonia, and Team Fisheye in Windsor.

Attending these different team trainings gives her extra practice time on the mat, as well as learning new wrestling moves from a variety of coaches. The LOLHS 2023-24 season has now concluded, but Gemme will continue training off-season.

Lyme-Old Lyme High School honored Hoshena Gemme’s New England Championship victory in lights!

In April she will attend a national event in Virginia Beach, Va. with Team Tugman. Next up is Harrisburg, Pa where she will compete with the Connecticut (CT) USA Wrestling Team in May. Later in the summer, in July, Gemme will travel to Fargo, N.D., again with CT USA Wrestling.

Congratulations on your success to date, Hoshena—we are sure we will be hearing a great deal more about you in the future!

Below is Hoshena on the podium and also with Coach Nick and Coach Austin. Hopefully we can grow the wrestling team, as well as get a few more girls to join for next season.