Grassy Hill (New London County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Grassy Hill ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Grassy Hill. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Astrid Allwyn (Actress)
- She was born in Manchester (CT) on November 27, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 31, 1978 (a Friday).
- Manchester is located in Hartford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Humbert Allen Astredo (Actor)
- He was born in Pasadena (CA) on April 4, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Guilford (CT) on February 19, 2016 (a Friday).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Guilford is located in New Haven County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Humbert Allen Astredo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to Woodlawn Memorial Park
John Joseph 'Jack' Barry (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meriden (CT) on April 26, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Shrewsbury (MA) on April 23, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- Shrewsbury is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west northwest of Grassy Hill. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Jack' Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Grassy Hill to Sacred Heart Cemetery
Charles Austin Beard (Historian)
- He was born in Knightstown (IN) on November 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 1, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Knightstown is located in Henry County, Indiana.
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Austin Beard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to Ferncliff Cemetery
Frank Beisler (Professional hockey)
- He was born in North Haven (CT) on October 9, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 8, 1973 (a Saturday).
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west of Grassy Hill. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Beisler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Lawrence Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Grassy Hill to St. Lawrence Cemetery
Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
- He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday).
- New London is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Grassy Hill. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bivona<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Grassy Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
- She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday).
- New London is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Grassy Hill. Both communities are located in New London County.
- New London is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Grassy Hill. Both communities are located in New London County.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east southeast of Grassy Hill. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Grassy Hill to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Jimmy Buffett (Singer, songwriter, musician, author, businessman)
- Full name: James William Buffett
- He was born in Pascagoula (MS) on December 25, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Sag Harbor (NY) on September 1, 2023 (a Friday).
- Pascagoula is located in Jackson County, Mississippi.
- Sag Harbor is located in Suffolk County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Grassy Hill. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Buffett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to Oakland Cemetery
Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 24, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Stephenville (TX) on May 1, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Westerly is located in Washington County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- Stephenville is located in Erath County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Texas State Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Buzzi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Texas State Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Texas State Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to Texas State Cemetery
Art Carney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: Arthur William Matthew Carney
- He was born in Mount Vernon (NY) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Chester (CT) on November 9, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Chester is located in Middlesex County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Carney<1>
Gerald Chapman (Crime figure)
- Born: George Chartres
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 16, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Wethersfield (CT) on April 6, 1926 (a Tuesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Wethersfield is located in Hartford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northwest of Grassy Hill. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Grassy Hill to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 27, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Westerly is located in Washington County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liza Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Grassy Hill to Arlington National Cemetery
Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday).
- New London is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Grassy Hill. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Jeremiah F. 'Jerry' Dorgan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meriden (CT) in 1856 and died in New Haven (CT) on June 10, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeremiah F. 'Jerry' Dorgan<1>
Michael Cornelius 'Mike' Dorgan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Middletown (CT) on October 2, 1853 (a Sunday) and died in Hartford (CT) on April 26, 1909 (a Monday).
- Middletown is located in Middlesex County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, which is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Cornelius 'Mike' Dorgan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Agnes Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to St. Agnes Cemetery
Eileen Farrell (Opera singer)
- She was born in Willimantic (CT) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Park Ridge (NJ) on March 23, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Willimantic is located in Windham County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- Park Ridge is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Castine Cemetery, which is located in Hancock County, Maine.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Castine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Castine Cemetery (ME) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to Castine Cemetery
Elsie Ferguson (Actress)
- She was born in New York (NY) on August 19, 1885 (a Wednesday) and died in New London (CT) on November 15, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- New London is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Grassy Hill. Both communities are located in New London County.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Duck River Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south southwest of Grassy Hill. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elsie Ferguson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Duck River Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to Duck River Cemetery
Betsey Gay (Actress, yodeller)
- She was born in Waterford (CT) on February 2, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on June 13, 2025 (a Friday).
- Waterford is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Grassy Hill. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betsey Gay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to Hillside Memorial Park
Peter 'Pete' Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
- Baltic is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Grassy Hill. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
Leo Edgar Hafford (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Somerville (MA) on September 17, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Willimantic (CT) on October 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
- Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Willimantic is located in Windham County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leo Edgar Hafford<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grassy Hill to Holy Cross Cemetery
Fitz - Green Halleck (Poet)
- He was born in Guilford (CT) on July 8, 1790 (a Thursday) and died in Guilford (CT) on November 19, 1867 (a Tuesday).
- Guilford is located in New Haven County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- Guilford is located in New Haven County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Grassy Hill (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fitz - Green Halleck<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.