Lydia Doody Waterhouse, most recently of Ivoryton, CT and formerly of Venice, FL, Madison, CT, and Chatham, MA, wife of the late John A. Waterhouse, died Tuesday September 22, 2015 at Aaron Manor, Chester, CT. Born in New Haven, CT on September 4, 1931, she was the cherished daughter of Lydia (Mettler) and Thomas Doody. She graduated from Lauralton Hall in 1949, and Arcadia University in 1953. She received a Masters degree in education from Wesleyan University. She is predeceased by her devoted husband, John A Waterhouse and her beloved sister Barbara Holland. Lydia will be missed by her loving family, daughters, Lydia Ouellette (Allen), Megan Waterhouse (Drew Terrell) and Sarah Waterhouse (Todd Shasha) and grandchildren Caitlin Terrell (Andrew Amundson), Ian Terrell, Ryan Shasha, Lydia Shasha, and great grandchild, Charlotte Amundson. She is also survived by her dear cousin Dorothy Mettler, nieces Virginia Perkins (Bryan), Heidi Campbell (John) and Gretchen Mayo (Jim). Lydia enjoyed her years as a kindergarten teacher prior to her most fulfilling role of wife and mother. Lydia and her husband John had many adventures traveling both here and abroad. She loved playing bridge, reading, and knitting. Lydia enjoyed the beach and spent many happy hours at Casperson Beach, Hardings Beach, School House Pond and the Surf Club. Her daughters will miss her positive outlook and love of laughter. Lydia will be laid to rest with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Donations in Lydia’s name can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc, 173 Embarcadero Road, Suite 210, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Arrangements by Robinson, Wright & Weymer, Centerbrook, CT. To share a memory of Lydia or send a condolence to her family, please visit www.rwwfh.com.

Published in The New Haven Register on Sept. 27, 2015 – See more here.

Robert Wodatch, 86 years young, of Meriden, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 21, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn M. Wodatch, his Hon, for over 62 years.

Bob was born in Meriden on April 23, 1930, to the late John and Catherine (Femia) Wodatch. He resided in Meriden all his life and was proud to call Meriden his home. He graduated from Meriden High School, class of 1948, received his bachelor’s from Central Connecticut State Teachers College, he earned his master’s from Wesleyan and his Sixth Year from UConn. Mr. Wodatch was employed by the Meriden Board of Education for 39 years as a teacher, principal and an administrator at Central Office. He inspired generations of students and colleagues by his hard work and dedication to all. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with distinction with the U.S. Army Medical Corps as a sergeant and medic. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church and was an active member of the Meriden Golf Commission. Bob enjoyed playing golf, spending time at the beach, nature, traveling, painting, and gardening. Above all else, he truly loved spending time with his family, who will all miss his words of wisdom and kind and caring spirit.

Besides his Hon, he is survived by his children, Lynne Patry and husband, Ron, Bill Wodatch and Lisa Forte, Tom Wodatch and wife, Tracy, Dan Wodatch, Pete Wodatch, and Trish Wodatch and Steve O’Donnell; his grandchildren, Jill Patry and Tim Patry, Heather and Tom Ewen, Sally and Gabe Tipton, Amy and Kenny Derrickson, Rebecca Wodatch, Minnie Wodatch, Jeff, Kevin and John Wodatch, Sophia Wodatch, and Dmitri O’Donnell; his great grand-children, Joshua Rodriguez, Elias and Emilia Tipton and William Ewen; his brothers, David Wodatch and wife, Nancy, Raymond Wodatch, John Wodatch and wife, Sue; and his brother-in-law, Michael Mancano. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and their families; numerous friends; and extended family. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Rosalie Wodatch; brother-in-law, John Mancano; and his four legged, furry friend, Sharm.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, May 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 22 Goodwill Ave. The funeral will be held Wednesday, June 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Project Excel, 35 Pleasant St. Unit 1A, Meriden CT, 06450, Nerden Camp, P.O. Box 2617, Meriden, CT 06451 or Gallery 53, 53 Colony St. Meriden CT 06451. Arrangements are under the direction of the John J. Ferry Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden. For online condolences please visit www.jferryfh.com. – See more here.

On Saturday, the 13th of February, 2016 Alfred Nye Fauver, 100, died at his home on Old Hebron Road in Plymouth where he and his wife Bertha had lived for more than 50 years.

He was born in Hanover , New Hampshire on August 15, 1915 and transported by boat up the Connecticut River and then by horse and buggy to Camp Pemigewassett in Wentworth, NH where he was welcomed by family and friends who founded the camp  in 1908. As the camp season came to an end he moved to Middletown, Connecticut where his father was the college physician and Director of Athletics at Wesleyan College. He spent his early years and high school in Middletown before attending Oberlin College in Ohio, following which he earned his Masters Degree in American History at Wesleyan. His love of American History put him in the classroom over the years at the Fessenden School, Gilman School, Balmoral School, Mohonk School and Hamden Hall School. He ended his teaching career at the Holderness School where he taught and coached for almost 30 years.

In 1941 he married Bertha Hofstra in Paterson, New Jersey. He then entered the United States Coast Guard, sailing in several oceans in support of the World War II effort.

When he began teaching and coaching at Holderness, Al and Bertha bought the Josiah Quincy homestead in Rumney. After a number of years they purchased their present home on Old Hebron Road which was inspired by Al’s desire to live where he could see and enjoy the mountains. Over the years Al and Bertha managed to take ownership of hundreds of acres surrounding their home, many of which have been dedicated to conservation to preserve the natural beauty of the area in perpetuity.

For much of his life he lived and worked at Camp Pemigewassett, in a number of roles, one being a managing director for a number of years. He was an active member of the board of directors until the time of his death, bringing to that institution the wisdom of tradition and leadership that has carried Pemi forward for over 105 years.

Al and Bertha traveled this country and interesting parts of the world meeting many who became lifelong friends. Of note is the adventure of the two of them sailing their 30 foot sailboat from Maine to Florida and back when he was in his 70s.

Al leaved Bertha Fauver, his wife of 74 years, three sons, Alfred N. Fauver, Jr. and his wife Sharon Townshend, of Pownal, Maine, Peter Fauver and his wife Deborah Fauver of North Conway, NH and Jonathan Fauver and his wife Janet Duchaine of Harwinton, Connecticut. Also, seven grandchildren who live in New England, Montana, Minnesota and Switzerland, and seven  great grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held in the spring.