OLD LYME – Peter Frederick Mletschnig, 79, of Old Lyme passed away Oct. 4 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 20, 1941, in Springfield, Mass., son of the late Frederick and Dorothy Mletschnig. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Prior) Mletschnig.

Peter grew up at Hawk’s Nest Beach in Old Lyme. After graduating from Lyme-Old Lyme High School, he graduated from Mitchell College and New York University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He continued business studies at Babson College.

Peter owned and operated the White Sands Beach Store in Old Lyme for several years and then opened Shore & Country Real Estate. He owned and operated Shore & Country for over 50 years specializing in the summer rental business. He entered the Army National Guard in the late 1960s and continued to serve in the Army Reserve for over 30 years, retiring as a colonel.

Peter was happiest on his sailboat, Salty, and cruised and raced her for 40 years. He and his family cruised Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and up to Bar Harbor, Maine, and down to the Florida Keys. He raced with North Cove Yacht Club in Old Saybrook and the Off Soundings Club. Skiing was his other passion.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son and his wife, Kevin and Michele Simonds of Horsham, PA.; his daughter and her husband, Diane and Brian Wilson of Farmington; his son, John Mletschnig of Salt Lake City; and four grandchildren, Courtney, Ryan, Christopher and Ethan.

Graveside services were private at the Duck River Cemetery, Old Lyme. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 98018, Washington, D. C. 20090-8018 or on the web at lls.org

Beverly M. Nickerson

OLD LYME – On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, loving wife, Mother, Nana and Great Nana, Beverly M. Nickerson, peacefully passed away while surrounded by family at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London.

Our beloved Beverly was born on October 10, 1935, in Old Lyme, CT. She was married to Harold J. Nickerson, with whom she had four sons, David, John, Peter and Paul. She would go on to have nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Amongst Beverly’s greatest joys were her family, the beach, sunshine and sand between her toes. She was a devoted mother, nana and great nana. A true matriarch of her family that brought laughter, smiles, quick wit and a listening ear wherever she went. You were guaranteed to find her set up at White Sands Beach or Hammonasset Beach during the summer. She was also very active in the Old Lyme community, having worked in the school system for over thirty years. She loved serving the children of the Lyme-Old Lyme School District, and took such pride in their achievements. She was known for her spirited personality, and joy of life. She was also known to wrangle a cow, her pony, or her grandkids when needed.

Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Nickerson, father William Mathiason and mother, Bessie King, brothers: William and Christian Mathiason, sisters: Elizabeth Dimock and Barbara Simmons. She is survived by her brother, Howard Mathiason, her four children: David and Robin Nickerson of Summerville, SC, John and Katherine Nickerson of Old Lyme, Peter and Kelly Nickerson of East Haddam, Paul and Amy Nickerson of Old Lyme, her grandchildren; Matthew Nickerson, Colleen Nickerson, Kourtney Nickerson-Flavahan, Jaymie Nickerson-Buckmaster, Samantha Nickerson-Linderman, Bailey Nickerson, Jessica Nickerson, Logan Nickerson, Emily Nickerson and two great-granddaughters, Claire Juniper Flavahan and June Beverly Buckmaster. She will be dearly missed.

Calling hours are Saturday, October 3, 2020 5-7pm at Fulton-Theroux in Old Lyme. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Duck River Cemetery, by the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, at 2 o’clock p.m. When attending either service please wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. In honor of her wonderful life, flowers may be sent to 13 Beckwith Ln, Old Lyme, CT 06371 or please consider giving a donation in her honor to the Old Lyme Ambulance or the Old Lyme Fire Department.