Category Archives: Obituaries

Death Announced of Donna Lee Bennett, 68, of Old Lyme, Owner of D’Tails Pet Service in OS, Calling Hours Sunday

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OLD LYME—Donna Lee Bennett, 68, of Old Lyme, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital with friends and family by her side.

She is survived by her loving husband Matthew Weber and their six fur babies.

… She was the proud owner of D’Tails Pet Service in Old Saybrook …

Calling hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for tributes and directions.

Donations may be made to Toller Rescue Inc. (Toller-rescue.org).

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Apr. 8, 2025.

Death Announced of Samuel “Sam” Meredith Strong III, Founder of ‘The Strong Agency’ in Old Lyme, Essex

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Samuel “Sam” Meredith Strong III of Easton, Maryland, passed away on April 4 due to complications from dementia. He was 90 years old.

Sam was born March 2, 1935, in Bayside, New York, to Helen Pettit Strong and Samuel Meredith Strong, Jr. When he was eleven years old, his mother married Herbert (Lindy) Lindholm, who became his loving Dad …

Sam met the love of his life, Elizabeth (Cookie) Riggs, while he was still at Colgate. They were married in February, 1957 …

… In 1968, Sam left Reynolds to start his own real estate firm in Old Lyme and Essex, Connecticut. The Strong Agency specialized in high-end properties in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. Sam served as President of the local MLS board and was a trustee of the Lyme Art Academy. He also served as Greens Chairman on the board of Black Hall Club and as a board member of Old Lyme Country Club …

Sam is survived by his wife Cookie, his children, Elizabeth Strong Baker and her husband Larry, Sam IV, his grandchildren … and by six great-grandchildren …

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published by Legacy.com on Apr. 8, 2025.

Death Announced of Susan Rivoire Hostnik, Longtime Resident of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME— Susan Rivoire Hostnik, longtime resident of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully March 15, 2025. She was 91. Susan was born August 14, 1933, in New York City, N.Y., the daughter of the late Charles William Rivoire and Dorothy Starr … She is also survived by her five children … She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her husband of 61 years, Dr. William John Hostnik, formerly of Charleroi, Pa., predeceased her …

… She also made history as the first female board member of the Old Lyme Beach Club …

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/) in Susan’s name. For the full obituary information and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com.

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Apr. 6, 2025.

Death Announced of Charles M. Smith, Resident of Old Lyme for More Than 60 Years; Services Scheduled in OL, May 3

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OLD LYME—Charles M. Smith passed away peacefully March 16, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born in New London, Feb. 23, 1940.

Charles joined the U.S. Navy in 1958 …

He met Lynn … and married in September of 1963. They moved to Old Lyme where they spent the rest of their lives raising three sons and welcoming many grandchildren …

He leaves behind his children, Charles Smith Jr. (Carolyn) and Timothy Smith (Kimberley); as well as seven grandchildren … He is predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years Lynn; and his son Thomas.

A funeral service for Charles will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Christ the King Church, Old Lyme, with a graveside ceremony to follow. All friends and family are welcome. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for tributes and directions …

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Apr. 6, 2025.

Death Announced of Ann Moriarty; Lived in Cheshire, Also Had Cottage in Old Lyme for 50 Years

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CHESHIRE – Ann Moriarty, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late William J. Moriarty.

Mrs. Moriarty was born February 21, 1938, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Shanahan) Jones … In addition to her time in Cheshire, she lived in a cottage in Old Lyme for 50 years.

She is survived by her sons William J. Moriarty III (Amanda Benner), and Christopher Moriarty (Charlot Rosario); her brother Frederick Jones; her grandchildren …

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 … Burial will follow at Duck River Cemetery in Old Lyme …

Visit this link to read the full obituary published March 21, 2025 in ‘The Hartford Courant.’