Mary Starratt Douglas Maynard
New London — Mary Grace (Ferrigno) Starratt, 82, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born in New London Feb. 27, 1938, to the late Frank and Mary (Sepowitz) Ferrigno. She graduated from New London High School with honors in 1956, and attended the Katharine Gibbs School, graduating in 1957. She worked at Pfizer as the executive assistant to the personnel manager from 1957 until 1966. While she was growing up, she worked for her parents at their service station and home heating oil business in New London, pumping gas and collecting past-due bills.
Mary met her husband, Charles, in 1959, while he was in the U.S. Navy; and after a few years of dating, they married Nov. 27, 1965, at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in New London. They moved to Salem in 1969, and have resided there ever since. After many years of raising children, she went back to work in 1987, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in the nursing office.
Mary was a well-known cook and excellent homemaker. She enjoyed watching UConn women’s basketball and Olympic figure skating.
She was a loving wife and mother who is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles; sons, Chuck (Sheri) and Michael (Jenn); daughter, Theresa Starratt-Farrell (Sean); grandchildren: Mariah, McKensie, Lanie, Logan and Sean Jr.; great-grandchildren Tucker and Meadow; and many special nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; and siblings, Frank Ferrigno, Barbara Rubin and Jean Isenhour.
A private graveside ceremony will be held due to the current social situation. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Oakdale. To leave a condolence or share a memory, please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
Old Lyme — Douglas “Doug” Lorenzo Maynard, 77, of Old Lyme passed away March 30, 2020. He was born in New London, the son of Lorenzo Oscar Maynard and Julia Bump Maynard.
Douglas was a submarine veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He proudly served aboard the USS Clamagore (SS-343) and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for his valor during an explosion that occurred on the vessel. Petty Officer Maynard fashioned repair parts by hand, on the boat, to keep the vessel going without disruption. Following his service in the Navy, Doug worked at Watson’s Esso Garage in Old Lyme, which he purchased in 1971, and operated as Doug’s Garage until 2003. Following the closure of the garage, he went on to work at Laysville Hardware Store, sometimes being referred to as the “Mayor of Old Lyme.” Doug loved cars, boats, dogs and, most of all, people. He was a very special man and friend. Doug was a very active member of the community, as a long time member of the Submarine Vets, American Legion and the Masons.
Doug is survived by his wife Pauline; son David Maynard; brother Jeff Maynard, both of Old Lyme; and sister Corrinne Veach of Wilmington, N.C.
Due to the coronavirus, a memorial service will be held at a later date that will be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371 or the American Legion Post 0041, PO Box 982, Old Lyme, CT 06371. Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service, Old Lyme, is handling arrangements.
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