Old Lyme (New London County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Old Lyme ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Old 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.

Humbert Allen Astredo (Actor)
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Old Lyme (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park<1>
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John Joseph 'Jack' Barry (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 northwest of Old Lyme (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 Old Lyme. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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Richard Barthelmess (Oscar nominated actor)
- Full name: Richard Semler Barthelmess
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- He was born in New York (NY) on May 9, 1895 (a Thursday) and died in Southampton (NY) on August 17, 1963 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Southampton is located in Suffolk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Old Lyme (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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Charles Austin Beard (Historian)
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- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Old Lyme (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.
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Frank Beisler (Professional hockey)
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- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Old Lyme (which is located in New London County).
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Old Lyme (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west of Old Lyme. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
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- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Old Lyme. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
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- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Old Lyme. Both communities are located in New London County.
- New London is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Old Lyme. 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Old Lyme. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
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Jimmy Buffett (Singer, songwriter, musician, author, businessman)
- Full name: James William Buffett
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- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Old Lyme (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Old Lyme. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
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Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
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- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Old Lyme (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.
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Art Carney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: Arthur William Matthew Carney
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- 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 northwest of Old Lyme (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
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- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Old Lyme (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.
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Frederic Edwin Church (Artist)
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- He was born in Hartford (CT) on May 4, 1826 (a Thursday) and died in Greenport (NY) on April 7, 1900 (a Saturday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Greenport is located in Suffolk County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Old Lyme (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northwest of Old Lyme. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
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Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Old Lyme. 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.
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Jeremiah F. 'Jerry' Dorgan (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 northwest of Old Lyme (which is located in New London County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Old Lyme (which is located in New London County).
Michael Cornelius 'Mike' Dorgan (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Old Lyme (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.
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Eileen Farrell (Opera singer)
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- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Old Lyme (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.
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William Gaddis (Author)
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- He was born in New York (NY) on December 29, 1922 (a Friday) and died in East Hampton (NY) on December 16, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- East Hampton is located in Suffolk County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Old Lyme (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Old Lyme. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, New York.
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Betsey Gay (Actress, yodeller)
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- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Old Lyme. 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.
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Vitas Gerulaitis (Professional tennis)
- Born: Vytautas Kevin Gerulaitis
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- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 26, 1954 (a Monday) and died in Southampton (NY) on September 17, 1994 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Southampton is located in Suffolk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Old Lyme (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
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Peter 'Pete' Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Old Lyme. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
Leo Edgar Hafford (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Old Lyme (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.
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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.