Obituaries
Recent Death Notices From New London County: Doll, Simpson, Root
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NEW LONDON, CT — Recent death notices from New London County:
Richard J. Simpson, 78, of Groton, was known for his ability to fix or build just about anything and served as a member of U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War.
Leonard Carl Doll, 96, of Waterford, was a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and worked at General Dynamics Electric Boat.
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Elizabeth Kelley Ribarich, 90 of Groton, was known for being larger than life and worked at the Deep River Inn, The Penny Saver and Mystech Associates.
Arthur Owen Root, 95, of East Lyme, was a member of the U.S. Navy and worked at General Dynamics Electric Boat.
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Marie Reno Hecker, 90, formerly of East Lyme, grew up in New London, was an avid gardener, and raised six children in East Lyme.
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