OLD LYME — Sandra Joncus, a reference librarian in Waterford for decades and a resident of Old Lyme for over half a century, passed away at the age of 90, in the early hours of July 16, 2024, at Greentree Manor in Waterford. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Stephen and Rose (Cleavenger) Joncus, Leslie and Nural Akchurin and Andrew and Berta (Tucker) Joncus. She is also survived by her five grandchildren … and by her great-granddaughter …
… She grew up mostly in Needham, Mass., where at age 13 she first met her later husband Stephen Joncus … Sandra married Steve on a college break the day after Christmas 1954. The marriage would last more than 68 years, ending only with Steve’s death in April 2023.
… The family moved to Old Lyme in 1970.
… in retirement [she] travelled to Washington, D.C. with Steve on more than one occasion to protest the Keystone XL pipeline. In these years also, her activism took a spiritual turn when she and Steve became regular members and supporters of the South Lyme Union Chapel, an experience which conscripted her to an ideal of service to others as a joyful privilege.
… A memorial service for Sandra will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. at the South Lyme Union Chapel, located at 308 Mile Creek Road …
OLD LYME—Thomas “Tom” Grasselli Fowler was born on April 25, 1958, in Houston, Texas. He died peacefully on July 22, 2024 at his home in Old Lyme,Connecticut with his beloved wife Liz and daughter Mary at his side.
… Tom led the charge to move back to New York and Connecticut in 2018 after two decades in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He delighted in his deep and long-lasting friendships. …
… Tom is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elizabeth Traynor Fowler, and their daughter, Mary Williams Grasselli Fowler Lovejoy (Donald Lovejoy) of New York. Tom also leaves behind his siblings William H. Fowler II (Deborah Branciforte Fowler), Robert S. Fowler (Constance Pierce Fowler), and Marya Fowler Muehlegger (Marty Muehlegger), …
A celebration of his life will be held at the First Congregational Church in Old Lyme. The family will also gather for a private interment at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio.
DANIELSON, CONN. – Roxanne Teguis Pappas, 92, a longtime resident of Killingly, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday morning, July 12, 2024, at Westview Health Care Center. She was the loving wife of the late George Peter Pappas, and the daughter of the late Nick Peter and Irene (Karapanos) Teguis.
Roxanne was born in the former Yugoslavia and came to the United States when she was just three months old. She was a graduate of Tourtellotte High School and Annhurst College. On June 22, 1952, Roxanne and George were united in marriage at the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Webster, MA. She worked for many years for the Killingly Board of Education as an executive secretary to the Superintendent of schools.
Roxanne was very active in her community, and her love for her town and its government led her to take on many active roles. Most notably, Roxanne was a member and former Vice Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee, and she was elected as Chairwoman to the Killingly Town Council where she served for many years. She was chairperson to the Board of Directors for the Killingly Elderly Housing, and was a liaison for the Killingly Housing Authority. Roxanne was the Chairperson for the KELP subcommittee, which took major steps at the time to preserve the clean air quality for Killingly. In addition, she also served on the Council of Governments, Northeast Visitor’s Group, Quinebaug and Heritage Corridor. Roxanne was also a Justice of the Peace.
In 2013, Senator Blumenthal presented Roxanne a special recognition award for her service and dedication to the Democratic Party and she also received an award from the State of Connecticut General Assembly for her years of service to the Democratic Town Committee and the Killingly Town Council.
Roxanne’s love for the arts, led her to be on the Board of Director’s for Opera New England, and she was a patron of the Goodspeed Opera House, often going there with her late husband. She was artistic and creative, and she loved to paint and stencil on velvet canvases, often framing her pieces. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed keeping up with national issues. Roxanne enjoyed summers by going to the beach in Watch Hill, RI, sailing with her family on the boat “Roxanne” and playing tennis. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters’ Eleanor and Mary, and with the many longtime friends that she has had through the years.
Roxanne was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Danielson and had a deep faith in God. She was proud of her Greek heritage and made the best Spanakopita and Koulourakia (Greek Easter cookies) rivaled only by her sister Mary.
Roxanne will be fondly remembered as a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was very good at offering advice and wise words of wisdom to whom was ever in need. She could make you smile and laugh and was positive in her thoughts. Roxanne could be heard saying, “Make the most of each and every day.” She would always ask how you were doing, and she wanted to make sure you were doing okay, and would always put others first.
Roxanne is survived by her daughter, Althea Caulkins and her husband Richard and her son, Michael Pappas all of Old Lyme; her sisters, Mary Teguis Fatsi and Eleanor Teguis both of Thompson; and her grandchildren, Nicole Caulkins and her husband Chris Doyle of London, England, Micaela Caulkins of East Lyme, and Samantha Caulkins of Watertown, MA. She was predeceased by her sister Dorothy (Dina) A. Teguis.
Roxanne is also survived by a goddaughter, Roxanne P. Broulliard as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Roxanne’s family from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. On Friday, July 19, 2024, in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Water St., Danielson, CT 06239, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made in Roxanne’s memory to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 236, Danielson, CT 06239. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
The family would like to thank Dr. Joseph Botta, her primary care physician, and Dr. David Candow as well as Westview Health Care Center for their exceptional care of Roxanne.
OLD LYME — Paul Francis Hugo Holt died at his home in Old Lyme, CT, on June 18th at age 78. He was the only son of Henry and Clara Holt (née Purslow), born in London, UK in 1946. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Linda; daughters Nicki Brown (George) and Melissa Rowles (Terry), and son Andrew Holt (Mary Grace); and grandchildren Chelsey, Benji, Lily and Hugo …
… He was dedicated to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, serving as a trustee for many years … He was an equally dedicated compiler of histories: of his family, of the town of Old Lyme, and of his beloved Black Hall Golf Club.
… A celebration of his life will be held in Old Lyme in due course. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Florence Griswold Museum.
Daniel E. Lynch, formerly of West Hartford and Old Lyme, and loving husband of Alice (Walsh) Lynch for 69 years, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024.
Dan was born in Hartford, Connecticut on July 7, 1933, the youngest of three sons to Margaret (Shea) and William Lynch. He was educated locally and attended Providence College …
… Later years were spent at Old Lyme Shores where “The Mayor” would proudly sit on his porch engaging in pleasantries with each and every person walking by the house and taking immeasurable pride in his grandchildren as they participated in the annual July 4th bike parade.
… Dan is predeceased by his beloved sons and law partners, Danny Lynch and Kevin Lynch, with whom he is with once again. He is also predeceased by his brother William Lynch.
In addition to his wife Alice and brother Robert Lynch, Dan is survived by his daughter Susan Galeota, her fiancé Michael Giliberto … ; his daughter Dr. Particia Fagan, her husband Christopher Fagan … ; and his daughter in law Amy Lynch …
… A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday July 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Church, 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery …
Visit this link to read the full obituary published July 12, 2024 by the Hartford Courant.
