Death Announced of Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, Served 10 Years with Old Lyme Police

OAKDALE, CONN. — Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, 75, of Oakdale, died June 22, 2023, at Apple Rehab in Uncasville. He was born in New London, Sept. 22, 1947 … He was the husband of Linda Kleinschmidt Chapman who survives him.

Mr. Chapman had worked for … 10 years with the Old Lyme Police Department … Bruce was an elder of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut; his tribal name was “Gentle Wind,” which bears the meaning of caretaker …

He is survived by his wife Linda; son Steven Chapman of Griswold; stepdaughter Michelle Nelson of Sheboygan, Wis.; brothers, Dudley Morgan Chapman of Medina, Ohio, and Frank Martin Chapman of North Stonington; and sister Grace Anne Chapman of Uncasville …

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Connecticut Humane Society (cthumane.org) or Kitty Harbor, whose mission is to provide a loving home and solid adoption opportunities for abandoned, unwanted, or abused felines (www.kittyharbor.org). Condolences may be left on Bruce’s memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Jul. 3, 2023.

Death Announced of Clare M. Rayder, Wife of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Teacher Bill Rayder

OLD SAYBROOK — Clare M. Rayder, 61, of Oyster Point Rd., died Tuesday June 27, 2023 with her family by her side.

Mrs. Rayder is survived by her husband William and daughters Julia, Meghan and Brigid Rayder.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10:00am in St. John Church in Old Saybrook.

Calling Hours will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 from 4:00 until 6:00pm in Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Ln., Old Lyme, CT …

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 30, 2023.

Death Announced of Viola E. “Vi” Mazzarella, 76, of Old Lyme; 4th Grade Teacher for ‘Remarkable 35 Years’

Viola E. “Vi” Mazzarella, 76, of Browns Lane, Old Lyme, died June 10, 2023, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Viola was born Oct. 18, 1946, in New London, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Foley) Shaw and grew up with her sisters, Beverly Murtha and Andrea Dorko …

Viola is survived by her loving husband Guy; son Tony; daughter-in-law Cheyenne; and granddaughter Merci.

Calling Hours will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22, Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, in Christ the King Church, 2 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. Interment will follow in Duck River Cemetery, Old Lyme …

In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Norwich Bulletin on Jun. 20, 2023.

Death Announced of Capt. Bruce Pearce of Old Lyme, ‘a Marine to the End’

OLD LYME – Captain Bruce W. Pearce, USMC (Ret.), age 91, went to his rest Saturday, June 10, 2023. Bruce was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, N.Y., the first day of December 1931 …

Bruce enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17 and was sent to fight in the Korean War …

Upon returning home, he married the love of his life, Doris Jane Grimes of Waterford … He was deployed to Viet Nam and fought in the infamous Battle of Hue during the Tet Offensive.

After 30 years in his beloved Corps, Bruce retired as a Captain. He and Doris settled in Old Lyme, to be near Doris’ large family. He was a letter carrier in the USPS in Niantic, for 20 years …

He is predeceased by his wife Doris; and his daughter Susan Pearce Roper. He is survived by his daughter Nancy; and two grandchildren …

Bruce was a Marine to the end. “Semper Fidelis, Dad. . . . Always Faithful.”

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Fountain Hill Cemetery, 57 High Street, Deep River …

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Jun. 14, 2023.

Death Announced of Jacqueline L. Duval; Old Lyme Resident for 29 Years, Member of Saint Ann’s, Worked in OL Town Hall

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. —Jacqueline L. Duval, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma, passed away on June 3, 2023 at Harborview Senior Communities at the age of 94 …

She met the love of her life, Francis, through her sister Lucy who was married to Fran’s best friend, Bob Locke. Jackie and Fran were married Feb. 4 in Amherst, NH. Jackie became an Air Force wife …

Eventually the family moved to Old Lyme, CT after Fran’s retirement from the Air Force. While in Old Lyme, Jackie was a member of Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church and for many years she was the Altar Guild Directress and Altar Guild Treasurer. She also worked as a dental secretary, a clerk in the Old Lyme Town Clerk’s Office, and utilized her sewing skills working at the Seam Shoppe.

The Duvals lived in Old Lyme for 29 years before moving to Williston, VT …

Jackie is predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Francis Duval and her parents, Mario and Winifred (Bowler) Bianchi and sister Lucille MacDonald.

She is survived by daughters, Sandra Aldrich of Milton, VT and Sheri Youngberg and her husband Brian of Richmond VT. She is also survived by four granddaughters …

There will be no calling hours. A Memorial service will be on Saturday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1250 Spear Street, South Burlington, VT. …

Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Williston Observer on Jun. 15, 2023.