Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding South 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)
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of South Lyme.
He was born in New York (NY) on May 9, 1895 (a Thursday) and died in Southampton (NY) on August 17, 1963 (a Saturday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Southampton is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of South 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of South Lyme.
New London is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of South 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of South 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).
Greenport is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of South 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of South 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of South Lyme.
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) at the age of 76. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
East Hampton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of South 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of South 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of South 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).
Fenwick is located 5 miles [8 km] to the southwest of South Lyme.
She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
Norwich is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of South Lyme.
He was born in Worcester (MA) on February 17, 1914 (a Tueday) and died in Branford (CT) on January 5, 1990 (a Friday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Annapolis County, Nova Scotia).
Branford is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of South 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.