All Obituaries

Dawn Lynne Lamothe, 60, passed away unexpectedly in her home, on September 19, 2022. Born in Groton, CT and a longtime resident of Griswold CT, Dawn lived a wonderfully full and adventurous life. A two-time cancer survivor, Dawn lived life unapologetically. She was bold and blunt, yet honest and kind. She was an attentive mother, who always had wisdom to share with her two sons, Chevy and Dylan, whom she loved deeply. She loved to teach them new things, especially in the kitchen, because she...

Susanna C. Stranzenbach, 79, passed away on September 19, 2022 at the WW Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT.   She was born November 7, 1942 daughter to the late Marcus and Ruth (Enoc) Barstow.  She was married to her beloved husband Larry Stranzenbach for 55 years.  He survives her.   Susanna worked at the Norwich State Hospital for over 35 years.  She loved to play the organ at church for all to hear.    Besides her husband she is survived by her...

Lloyd (Fletch) H. Thompson Jr., 85, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 15, 2022.   He was born February 21, 1937 in Norwich, CT, son to the late Lloyd H. and Jirene (Randall) Thompson, Sr.    Lloyd proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a Markmanship Instructor.  He was an Oil Burner Technician with Hendels Petroleum Company until he retired.  He was a life member of the Griswold Volunteer Fire Dept.   He is survived by his...

Troy “J” Shoemaker passed away on September 12, 2022. He was born in Bowie, Texas on May 20, 1931 to Charles Edward Shoemaker and Lucy Jane Troop. Troy joined the United States Navy in 1951. He received basic training in San Diego, CA where he met and later married his wife of nearly 69 years, Beverly H. Mitchell. Troy devoted his entire life proudly serving his country. During his 30 year career in the US Navy, he served aboard many ships including the destroyers USS KIDD and...

Catherine “Joyce” Nugent, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 9th, 2022, at Fairview Nursing Home in Groton, CT.  She was born on April 21st, 1932, in Belfast, Ireland to the late Thomas and Kathleen (Joyce) Nugent.    Joyce grew up in Dublin, Ireland where she met her Andy, and they were married in 1951.  She became a military wife after Andy was drafted in 1952.  They both traveled the US and the world as a military...

Paul Curry, 82, of Voluntown Connecticut passed away on September 2, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to James and Jane Curry on October 14, 1939, in Washington Pennsylvania.  Paul graduated from Washington High School and enlisted in the United States Navy.  Paul felt it a great privilege to work as a submariner. In 1961, he married Carol A. Elder, the love of his life, who survives him.  Paul also leaves behind his three children Paul David Curry, Jr....

Michael A. “Rock” Rourke of Haley Meadow Road in Griswold passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born in Norwich, CT on March 1, 1946, the son of the late Loretta (Fregault) and Daniel Rourke. He attended St. Mary School and graduated from Griswold High School.   He proudly served in the US Army during Vietnam. He continued to support Veterans and proclaim his honor to serve our country throughout his entire...

Barbara Susan Pina, 81, of Preston, CT passed away quietly at home on Thursday August 25, 2022.   Susan was born in Sidney, NY.  She sailed with American Export Lines where she worked as a beauty shop operator.  It was where she met her husband, George.   Susan was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, George Pina.  She leaves behind her daughter Jamie and her husband Chris Cameron; grandchildren Aidan and Gillian Cameron; son Gregory and his wife Beth...

Griswold- Robert (“Bob”) J. Stevens, Sr. of 80 Sheldon Road passed away on August 20, 2022 at the age of 92.   He was born November 20, 1929 in Albany, CA, to Charles and Harriet (Hutchinson) Stevens. From the age of four, he was raised by his grandparents William and Anna Hutchinson-after his mother died from TB.  He was predeceased by his wife, Helen E. Stevens, whom he married on July 10, 1950 and helped co-parent five of her children before having five more...