OLD LYME — Didier Rocherolle, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away March 13, after a brief illness. Born in Paris in 1934 to French parents, Guy and Monique Lyon Rocherolle, …

In 1939, the family moved to New York when his father was appointed head of the U.S. operation of the family fragrance company, Roger & Gallet …

Vacations were spent in France at the family chateau, the beach house in Groton Long Point, or at the Ricau summer home in Lacombe, Louisiana …

He spent his junior year in Paris … Returning on board the ship, the Flandre, he met his wife-to-be, Eugenie Ricau from New Orleans …

Didier and Eugenie eventually moved to Old Lyme to be nearer to two of their married children and their families …

A wonderful and generous husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, …

A memorial service will be held later in the spring, location to be determined.

Visit this link to read the full obituary published March 30, 2022 by The Day.

OLD LYME — John Edmund Botts IV, “Johnny” (37), of Middletown, CT passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 2, 2022. John was born May 16, 1984 in Yakima WA to Lauretta Botts and the late John E. Botts III. Johnny was raised in Old Lyme, CT where he found his love of sports, the outdoors and the beach …

Johnny wore his heart on his sleeve; many will remember him for his bright smile, his sense of humor and his willingness to lend a hand or an ear for those who needed it. Of all the things John was passionate about he loved none more than his beautiful children …

A celebration of life will be planned for later this summer so his Fiancé and newest bundle of joy can attend.

Visit this link to read the full obituary published March 21, 2022 by the Hartford Courant.