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Death Announced of Allen Gordon Rand of Lyme, CT: Service to be Held in Lyme Sept. 6

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LYME, CT—Allen Rand , fondly known as “Babe” by friends and family, passed away August 11th peacefully at his home at 98 Blood St., Lyme, CT.

Allen was born November 27,1931 to Leonard Rand and Mary Daniels Rand.

Allen was born and raised in his family home on Sterling City Rd in Lyme, CT until he joined the Army Reserves National Guard. He spent 2 years in Korea and is a Korean War veteran.

In 1953 he married the love of his life Marita Knutson of Old Lyme … The smoggy atmosphere did not agree with him, so they moved back to Old Lyme …

In 1955, with the help of his father-in-law Carl Knutson, Allen built their home at 98 Blood St. Lyme, where he and his wife raised their family and spent their remaining years.

Allen loved the outdoors working with stone, which allowed him to build all the stone walls at their home and a stone fireplace for his brother …

Allen was predeceased by his wife, Marita, in 2017. He is survived by their two daughters: Andrina Monte, married to Charles Monte, and their sons C. Andrew Monte and twin grandsons … ; Brian Monte, married to Angela Newton; and daughter Terry Bischoff, predeceased by her husband Thomas Bischoff, and their son … ; and brother Fred Rand (Lyme) and sister Helene Teixeira (NC) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Allen was predeceased by brothers … sisters … [and] half sisters …

A Graveside Service with military honors will take place at the Mount Archer Road cemetery in Lyme on September 6, 2025 at 11:00am. 

Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com to leave a tribute for the family.

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published Aug. 13, 2025 by Dignity Memorial.

UPDATED: Death Announced of Anthony David Carrano, Beloved Former Assistant Principal in LOL Schools; Celebration of Life to be Held in New Haven, Sept. 16

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Anthony David Carrano

UPDATED Aug. 7 with additional biographical information and details of the Celebration of Life.

The death has been announced of Anthony David Carrano on July 18, 2025. He was born in New Haven, CT on June 12, 1950 to Andrew and Carmela Carrano and has a younger brother, Andrew (Buddy) still residing there.

Anthony graduated from Cross High Scool in 1968 and Quinnipiac University in 1972.

He married Lois Parisi (1950-1989)and they had a daughter, Valeria, who resides with her husband , Francesco Camperlingo, and their three children in Salerno, Italy.

After teaching history in Westbrook Middle and High Schools, he moved to Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools in 2000 where he served as Assistant Principal of LOL Middle School for many years and subsequently moved to Lyme-Old Lyme High School where he took the same role.

Anthony and his wife, Patty Doran retired 13 years ago to Bonita Springs, FL, a place which he dearly loved.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Patty; his daughter, Valeria Carrano, her husband, Francesco Camperlingo and their three children, Joseph, Stella, and Angelo. He also leaves his brother Andrew Carrano; and two stepsons, Stephen Doran, his wife, Leah, and their children, Eleanor and James; and Christopher Doran.

There will be a Celebration of the life of Anthony Carrano at Bar, 254 Crown Street, New Haven, CT on Tuesday, September 16th from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Please RSVP to 239-980-2024 and send any photos of Tony to be included in a video program.

There was no official obituary but Tony’s wife Patty wrote this beautiful tribute to her late husband and gave us her permission to publish it.

How do you say goodbye to the love of your life? Tony, Anthony, Antonio, Ant, were names that those of us who were lucky enough to share the days of our lives with you, called you. It was a long 7-month battle with multifocal glioblastoma, but now you are at peace. During those months we shared stories of our entire lives and those who made it special. I always say that I moved to CT to find you. You taught me about Italian food, Italy, friendship, kindness, and most of all, love. We shared each others families and built a beautiful life together these 20+ years.

Your wish was to have your ashes and spirit brought back to your beloved Amalfi and spread out at sea while Neapolitan music and Frank Sinatra play and the ghosts of your ancestors dance with those of us who will mourn and celebrate you. I also hope that you will forgive me if I take part of you back to CT, The Cove, New Haven, Westbrook, and Old Lyme so that your many family, friends, former students, and I can celebrate you in the place where we fell in love.

I will love you forever, but now you are at peace.

Your loving wife, Patty or Patricia as you loved to call me.

Death Announced of Kathryn “Kay” Tubridy of Old Lyme, Eucharistic Minister at Christ the King; Services in OL, Aug. 13

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OLD LYME—Kathryn “Kay” Tubridy of Old Lyme, formerly of Black Point Beach, Niantic, died Aug. 13, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Born Feb. 3, 1942, in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Vincent E. Turley and the late Katharine McCarthy Turley, and the stepdaughter of the late Jane Nagle Turley. Kay was predeceased by her husband … She is survived by her loving children, Robert E. Tubridy of Cromwell; Matthew P. Tubridy and his partner, Miranda Merritt, of Bradenton, Fla.; and Meghan McCulloch and her husband, John J. McCulloch, of Old Lyme. She was a devoted grandmother … Kay is also survived by her brother Vincent E. Turley Jr.; and her sister-in-law C. Francis Barringer. She leaves behind her cherished friends …

… Kay dedicated much of her professional life to real estate … She also served as secretary and treasurer of the Black Point Beach Club Association …

Kay was a devoted member of Christ the King Parish in Old Lyme, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and remained actively involved in church life.

A Funeral Mass and reception will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme, with the reception to follow at 3 p.m. You are invited to celebrate Kay’s life by attending the Funeral Mass, joining the family at the reception following the service, or both. Please join them however you are able. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Aug. 6, 2025.

Death of Barbara Ryan Kenyon Announced, Past Board Chairman of Old Lyme’s Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library; Services Aug. 21

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CHARLOTTE, NC—Barbara Ann Ryan Kenyon, 80, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on April 19, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Joseph Ryan and Laura Marquard Ryan …

Barbara was a devoted wife to her loving husband, Bruce Davis Kenyon, her “co-admiral” and partner in life for nearly 59 years … Barbara also gave her time and leadership as the past board chairman of the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in Old Lyme, Connecticut, reflecting her enduring love for literature and learning.

Barbara is survived by her husband Bruce and their three children: Erin Sanders and her husband Steve of Charlotte, NC, along with their children Morgan, Ryan, and Brynn; Thomas Kenyon and his wife Margaret of Allentown, PA, and their children Catherine, Nathaniel, Caroline, and Eleanor; and Robert Kenyon and his wife Tracie of Austin, TX. She is also survived by her sister, Laura Turton of Cincinnati, OH, and a wonderful extended family …

A memorial serviceto honor Barbara’s life will be held on August 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211. A reception will follow the service …

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Barbara’s memory to Providence UMC’s Stephen Ministry or to the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library.
Barbara’s legacy of love, service, and passion for life will continue to live on in all who knew her …

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to view the full obituary published on Legacy.com by Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service – Charlotte on Jul. 30, 2025.

Death Announced of Gina Rivera Hernández de Perez, 55, ‘Beloved Member of Staff’ at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools

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NEW LONDON—It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gina Rivera Hernández de Perez, 55, of New London. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Gina passed away peacefully at Backus Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She faced a courageous battle with cancer, a fight defined by her incredible strength, unwavering spirit, and enduring grace.

Born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, on September 26, 1969, Gina was raised in the Barrio Cerro Gordo of Añasco. In 1979, she moved with her family to New London, Connecticut, where she graduated from New London High School in 1987. Though she built her life in Connecticut, her heart remained deeply rooted in her heritage. As she proudly declared, she was “más boricua que el coquí.”

… For many years, she was a beloved member of the staff at Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools, where her energy and warmth were cherished by her colleagues. She cherished her work and looked forward to the day her health would allow her to return.

Gina was predeceased by her father, Efraín Rivera Valentín.

Her memory will be cherished forever by her loving husband, Manuel Perez; her beloved mother, Migdalia Hernández Nieves; and her devoted children, Yajaira Y. Vega Rivera (Juan), José J. Muñiz Rivera, and Joshian Y. Muñiz Rivera.

She was also a loving stepmother …. She adored her step-grandchildren, …
Gina also leaves behind her siblings, … her twin brother, … and her stepsister, … as well as her treasured niece and nephews, … her beloved aunt,… and uncle, … along with many loving cousins and extended family members.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11a.m. at Lester Gee Funeral Home, 108 Blinman Street, New London, Connecticut. Calling hours will begin at 10a.m. until time of service. Interment will be held in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, Connecticut.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 6p.m to 8p.m. Lester Gee Funeral Home,108 Blinman Street, New London, Connecticut.

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published on Legacy.com on July 23, 2025.