Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lyme. 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.
He was born in Pasadena (CA) on April 4, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Guilford (CT) on February 19, 2016 (a Friday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park (San Mateo County, California).
Guilford is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Lyme.
He was born in Meriden (CT) on April 26, 1887 (a Tueday) and died in Shrewsbury (MA) on April 23, 1961 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery (New Haven County, Connecticut).
Meriden is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Lyme.
He was born in Knightstown (IN) on November 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 1, 1948 (a Wednesday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
North Haven is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lyme.
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) at the age of 59. He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery (New Haven County, Connecticut).
North Haven is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lyme.
North Haven is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lyme.
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) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
New London is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Lyme.
New London is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Lyme.
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) at the age of 76. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
Sag Harbor is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lyme.
He was born in Hartford (CT) on May 4, 1826 (a Thursday) and died in Greenport (NY) on April 7, 1900 (a Saturday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
Hartford is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lyme.
Greenport is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Lyme.
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) at the age of 55. He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery (Onondaga County, New York).
Middletown is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Lyme.
Hartford is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lyme.
She was born in Willimantic (CT) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Park Ridge (NJ) on March 23, 2002 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Castine Cemetery (Hancock County, Maine).
Willimantic is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Lyme.
He was born in Somerville (MA) on September 17, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Willimantic (CT) on October 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 28. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
Willimantic is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Lyme.
He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery (Baltimore City, Maryland).
Montville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Lyme.
She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 12, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Fenwick (CT) on June 29, 2003 (a Sunday) at the age of 96. She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
Hartford is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lyme.
Fenwick is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Lyme.
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.