Denise M. Trowbridge

Denise M. Trowbridge, 67 of New London died Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London with her daughters Tanzy and Katie along with her lifelong friend Lori Cianci-Whit by her side. 

Denise was born February 15, 1958, in New London, the middle daughter of Robert and Shirley Baxter Trowbridge. She was little sister of Roberta Mills, and older sister to Craig Trowbridge. They are all together now in heaven. 

Denise was a true Whaler born and raised in New London. Throughout her life, she had many careers from drawing for Project Learn to cooking in several local restaurants. Many people met her at Dunkin’ Donuts, where she and her sister worked the overnight shift for many years together. 

She loved cooking for her family and friends and was lovingly called “Cookie” by many. Denise was an amazing artist who loved painting and drawing. Some of her sketches are displayed locally for many to enjoy. She also enjoyed reading different genres of books. 

Denise leaves behind her children Tanzy, Kristopher, Katie, Kyle Hazel Sr., Sara King, daughter in law Krystal Brown and longtime partner Scott McNickle.  More than life itself, she loved her grandchildren Kydel Weldon, Ayanna, Kiaisa, Kendra, Kyle Jr., Kylee, her muffin Kaloni Hazel and her adored great grandson Jaxson Weldon. Along with nieces and nephews Shawn Suarez Sr, Shawn Jr., Scott Mills, Tiler, Logan and Khloe, Owen Ellison, Brett Ellison and many others.

A Memorial Service is scheduled 11:00am Saturday November 22, 2025, at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street in New London.  The family will greet friends from 10:00am until service time. 

Flame of fire  

Flame of light 

Bring to me the gift 

Of second sight 

The answers I seeks 

Show to me. 

Bless me know to clearly see 

Enlighten what is dark in me 

Strengthen what is weak 

Mend what’s broken. 

Bind what’s bruised 

heal what’s sick 

       and lastly 

Revive whatever peace and love

       has died in me. 

I give you thanks for all you do 

for obstacles and smooth roads too

for challenges that make me grow 

and all the pleasant things that show

that you are looking after me 

I thank you Ancients

           Blessed to be

By Denise M. Trowbridge