ROCKPORT, MAINE — Park McLeod Morrison, 67, of Rockport, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 27, 2023, while enjoying his favorite pastime — golf.
Park was born to the late Betsy and Victor Morrison Jr. in Old Lyme, Conn., on Nov. 29, 1955 … Park married Melissa (Missy) Chapman, in Old Lyme, Conn. in 1980 …
He was a lifelong golfer who played countless rounds at Old Lyme Country Club, Black Hall Club and Megunticook Golf Club …
Park will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 43 years, Missy Chapman; daughters, Storrey (Jeff Ryckbost) and Sarah (Aaron Fulton); brother, Victor III (Patty Dunn); sister, Susan; …
Family and friends will remember Park at a celebration of life later this summer. In memory of Park, please consider donations to the Coastal Mountains Land Trust, take time to watch the birds or perform an act of kindness to promote peace in the world.
Visit this link to read the full obituary published June 9, 2023 on The Courier-Gazette.
OLD LYME — Adrienne P. (Atamian) Dodakian, age 87, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in Middletown, CT on June 2, 2023. The daughter of Armenian Genocide survivor George Atamian and Priscilla (Marzbanian) Atamian, Adrienne was born on November 16, 1935 in Hartford, CT and grew up in New Britain, CT. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of Hartford and became a licensed medical technologist. Not only did she graduate at the top of her class, she was a pioneer in her field and excelled at her new job working in the laboratory at New Britain General Hospital for over four decades. She retired to Old Lyme, CT where she enjoyed hosting and entertaining her many family members and friends.
Throughout her career, Adrienne was dedicated to addressing the needs of each patient with a fearless and unstoppable drive. In doing so, she helped save many lives. She often found herself discussing complex cases with resident pathologists and other physicians who respected her opinion and depth of knowledge. In one particular case, her analysis of a young patient’s labs led to a shocking discovery that everyone else had missed but that she correctly identified as malaria, saving the little boy’s life as a result. She spared no effort in trying to make others’ lives better and was deeply loved and respected in return. She brought that same unstoppable drive to advancing the Armenian cause and her community. In particular, she became a champion for granting suicide victims Armenian church funeral rites, as modern medical research had established the mental health suffering of suicide victims, which she believed should not disqualify them or their families from receiving the love and blessings of the Armenian church.
Adrienne is survived by her beloved husband, Sarkis Dodakian, her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Wayne and Lucy Dodakian, her daughter and son-in-law, Priscilla and Van Krikorian, both attorneys, and her daughter Rachel Dodakian, a business owner specializing in animal care. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Ani (Krikorian) and her husband, Frank Oliver, Sarah Krikorian, Lena Krikorian, and George Krikorian, and two great-grandchildren, Frankie and Charlotte Oliver. Her beloved younger sister, Penelope (Atamian) Giragosian, lovingly remembered as “Nurse Penny”, predeceased her in 2006, and she is survived by her brother, George C. (and Maryann) Atamian. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews whom she always cherished and treated as her own, Liz Atamian, George (and Kohar) Atamian, Hope Atamian, Corey (and Gina) Mahjoubian, Melanie (and John) Buchaklian, Lisa (and Barkev) Iskikian, and Kristapor Giragosian, and all of their respective partners, children and extended families. She considered her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all of her nieces and nephews the lights of her life. To her there was no greater joy than being with and helping her family in any and every way imaginable. A brighter light there will never be. She will be loved and missed forever.
Adrienne was comforted and surrounded by the loving embrace of her family in her final days and hours. The family has arranged a private memorial service in light of the sudden and devastating news of her passing.
Mom, if love could have saved you, you never would have died.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
Stuart Kenneth Olson, 95, of Beloit, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2023. He was born October 5, 1927, to Kenneth and Mildred (Nussbaum) Olson in Madison, Wisconsin …
Stuart was also a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on active duty as a doctor from 1958 to 1960. Eventually, he and Sally settled in DeKalb, Illinois, where he practiced medicine for many years at the DeKalb Clinic and in private practice …
Stuart will be missed by his children, Douglas (Rachael) Olson of Barcelona, Spain, Peter Olson of Winnetka, IL, Kristin (Ted) Soltys of Naperville, IL, Heather (John) Palmer of Denver, CO and Matthew (Cindy) Olson of Old Lyme, CT …
Stuart’s memorial service will be June 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Evangelical Covenant Church in Beloit. There will be a short graveside service at 3:30 at the Afton Center Cemetery, 8464 Perry Road, DeKalb, IL 60115.
Selden J. Whitcomb, 92, of Atria Lincoln Place, Lincoln, RI, died Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1931, and was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ignacia (Jordan) Whitcomb of Groton, and loving wife Lois (Zimmerman) Whitcomb. Selden had lived in Cumberland and Lincoln, RI for the past 53 years and spent his summer months on Leete’s Island, in Guilford …
Selden is survived by his brother and sister, Robert Whitcomb of Old Lyme; and Nacia Patterson of Waterford …
A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held on June 11, 2023, at 1:00PM in Arnold Mills United Methodist Church, 690 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland, RI. The burial will be private.
SOUTHINGTON — Douglas F. Woitowitz, 59, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (May 11, 2023) at the Hospital of Central CT at Bradley Memorial in Southington …
Surviving is his longtime companion of 31 years, Debora (Bokanoski) Olsen; five sons … two brothers, Mark Woitowitz and his wife Sally of Old Lyme; and Christopher Woitowitz and his wife Sherry of Neosho, MO; 5 grandchildren …
Funeral services are Tuesday (May 16, 2023) 10 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain …
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Klingberg Family Centers, 370 Linwood Street, New Britain, CT 06052 …
