Death Announced of Christian W. Mathiason of Windsor Locks, Spent his Formative Years in Old Lyme

Christian W. Mathiason, 73, of Windsor Locks, beloved husband of 48 years to Joan (Toce) Mathiason, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born in New London on October 24, 1950, to the late Christian W. Mathiason, Sr. and Mary (Monroe) Mathiason, he spent his formative years in Old Lyme before moving to Windsor Locks with Joan to raise their family …

In addition to his wife, Joan, Christian is survived by his children, Christian J. Mathiason and his partner Tracy Ayers of Enfield, and Jennifer Soucy and her husband Michael of Windsor Locks; his cherished grandchildren, … ; his brothers, … his sister … He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Lisa Mathiason.

Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family for visitation from 3 to 5 pm on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks. Services and burial will be private, at the convenience of the family …

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Death Announced of James “Jim” G. Devine of Old Lyme, Former Principal of NL Harbor Elementary School

OLD LYME—James “Jim” G. Devine of Old Lyme, passed away Sept. 15, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born March 9, 1942, in New Haven, the son of the late Charles “Micky” and Helen Devine.

Jim … was the principal at Harbor Elementary School in New London for 29 years …

James is survived by his wife Paula of 35 years; his sons, Michael (Stephanie) and James Devine …

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Sep. 22, 2024.

Death Announced of Laurence E. Plouffe, 77, of Old Lyme, Father of Michael Plouffe of OL

OLD LYME—Laurence E. Plouffe, 77, of Old Lyme died unexpectedly at home Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. He was born May 10, 1947, in New London to Edmund and Helen Good Plouffe …

… Larry was predeceased by his parents; and his former in-laws, Bill and Nuzzy Packer. He was the proud father of Julie Plouffe (Malik) of Clinton, Michael Plouffe of Old Lyme; grandfather to Reece Smith (Ta’Nazha); and great-grandfather to 6-month-old twin girls, I’mani and I’vori. He also leaves his ex-wife and friend, Judy Packer Plouffe; his brother Robert Plouffe (Peggy); and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed by everyone.

Byles Funeral Home in New London is assisting the family with arrangements. There will not be any services. Donations in Larry’s memory may be made to United Way, Gemma E. Moran Food Center, PO Box 375, Gales Ferry, CT 06335 or Connecticut Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Road, Quaker Hill, CT 06375.

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Sep. 12, 2024.

Death Announced of Cheryl M. Sharp-D’Esopo of Old Lyme, Wife of Sanford ‘Sandy’ D’Esopo of OL

OLD LYME—Cheryl M. Sharp-D’Esopo, 76, of Old Lyme, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Born in Cambridge, Mass., to Charles and Mary Monroe, Cheryl graduated from Northeastern University. Cheryl married her husband Charles “Charlie” Sharp Jr., and they lived in Windsor Locks, until his untimely death …

… Cheryl married her second husband Sanford “Sandy” D’Esopo in 1989 …

… She is predeceased by her husband Charlie; daughter Cathleen; and brothers, Jim and Brad Sharp. She leaves her husband Sandy of Old Lyme; her daughter Cora; son in-law Sean; and granddaughters, Sarenna and Lilia Fuss of Wethersfield; brother Seth Sharp of Jacksonville, Fla.; and sister Joanne Chandler (Victor) of Bloomfield; as well, she leaves many nieces, nephews and friends.

… In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Alliance for Living …

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Sep. 4, 2024.

Death Announced of Fleur Marguerite Lawrence of Old Lyme; Former Board Member of Lyme Academy

OLD LYME—Fleur Marguerite Lawrence (née Hahne) of Old Lyme, CT passed away at Greenwich Hospital on September 3, 2024 at the age of 84. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, which she had bravely battled over the past year. Fleur was predeceased by her husband, Gerard (Jerry) Lawrence, who passed away in January.

Fleur is survived by her four children, Christopher (Eileen) of Killingworth, Kirsten (Sander) of Greenwich, Melissa (Marc) of Barcelona, and James (Rebecca) of Charleston, S.C., as well as 13 beloved grandchildren …

Fleur was born in Stockholm on November 30, 1939 …

… As chair of the board of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, Fleur headed up the museum’s effort to become independent from the college. Fleur also served on the board of the Old Lyme Art Academy.

… Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, September 5, at the Robinson Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, Centerbrook. Funeral Services will take place at 11:00a.m. Friday, September 6, at The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, Lyme Street, Old Lyme. Burial will follow at the Duck River Cemetery in Old Lyme. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Fleur and Jerry Lawrence Endowed Scholarship at the University of Connecticut or to the Florence Griswold Museum.

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