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Lynne Steele, 78, of Pawcatuck, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 22, 1942 at the Anderson Hospital in Westerly, RI, she was the daughter of the late William Stewart and Mary Ward Stewart. Lynne was raised in Pawcatuck, attended St. Michael’s School, and graduated from Stonington High School in 1959. She initially worked as a librarian at West Broad Street School and later retired from Stonington Public...

Nancy A. Nardone, 72, of New London, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. Born in Westerly, RI on April 11, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Mary (Rose) Nardone. Nancy enjoyed her work as an Administrative Aide at Electric Boat for 37 years until her retirement. Outside of work, she loved to listen to music especially 60s Rock and Roll. She shared many fond memories with her sister Alice listening to the radio...

Bruce W. Rathbun, 59, of Hope Valley, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born on December 27, 1959 in Westerly, he was the son of the late William I. and Barbara L. (Burdick) Rathbun. Bruce was a graduate of Chariho Regional High School class of 1977. Bruce went on the Thames Valley Technical College graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1979. Bruce was employed for many years at Electric Boat as a pipefitter. He also worked for Westerly Ambulance...

Catherine Margaret (Hay) Hoddersen, 76, of North Stonington, CT, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Westerly Hospital. She was the loving wife of Bernhard “Bernie” Hoddersen and together they shared 53 years of marriage. Born on June 17, 1943 in Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Catherine Margaret (Clennan) Hay. Catherine loved her summers and especially time at the Seaside Beach Club. During the...

Joseph J. Curioso, Jr., 71, of Pawcatuck, passed away at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.  Born on February 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Sarah A. (Miceli) Curioso.   Joe attended local schools and graduated from Stonington High School in 1966. He served in the 37th Medical Company of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in US Army, Republic of Vietnam from 1968-69. Joe worked for 31 years at the Town of Stonington Highway Department. He enjoyed...

Janet M. (Floody) Deignan, 71, of Westerly, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at her home. Born in Providence, RI on October 27, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Loretta Floody. If you knew Janet, you loved her like a mom. She had the biggest heart, always putting everyone’s needs before herself. From her co-workers, to family and friends, she was the first person to offer to help you in any way that she could. She absolutely loved her position at the...

Stanton Joseph Terranova, Jr. died December 5, 2019. He was born on May 30, 1960 to Stanton Terranova and Shirley (Quattromani) Terranova. He leaves behind his son, Stanton James Terranova, his two sisters, Bonnie Conroy and Sheilia Beattie (Thomas) both of Westerly, four nephews and many cousins and dear friends. He built his life in Misquamicut and loved the beach. He will be remembered for his generous nature, kindness and sense of humor. Stanton loved animals and contributions in...

Dr. Arthur Theodore Nelson, 96, died of natural causes on December 1, 2019. Arthur grew up in Charlestown and Westerly, RI where he was voted "Most Optimistic" by his high school mates. Arthur espoused an "I can do anything" attitude, including surviving WW II and the Battle of Iwo Jima, sailing his 35' Pearson from RI to the Bahamas, hiking the Appalachian Trail, building his own house from scratch, and (which he attests was his greatest accomplishment) vigorously pursuing and ultimately...

Edward I. Childs, 85, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love with family by his side on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Ruth E. Childs of North Stonington, CT. Ed was always an entertaining storyteller, and his personal story began on April 8, 1934 when he was born to George D. Childs and Henrietta F. (McCarty) Fairchild Childs of Allenwood, PA. He graduated from Watsontown High School in Watsontown, PA and then attended Bloomsburg Teachers College in...

Vera Garlow Iiams, 94, passed away Saturday evening, November 23, 2019, at Fairview Nursing Home surrounded by loving family members. Vera was born in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, on November 3, 1925 to John and Vera Garlow, their third daughter. She was a graduate of Stonington High School, class of 1943. Growing up on a farm in Pawcatuck that was perched on a hill off Pequot Trail, Vera dreamed of traveling past the horizon she saw in the distance. Her dream came true when she met her...