Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
New London, Connecticut
Sep 28, 1928 – Sep 13, 2024
MYRTLE K. JOHNSTON age 95 of New London passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at her residence.
She was born in New London on September 28, 1928 the daughter of James and Mary Pantelis Kavarnos.
Myrtle graduated from Becker College and worked for many years as a medical transcriber supervisor at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London.
She was a member of the St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church, sang in the choir and was a past president of both the Daughters of Penelope and the Seniors Club at the church.
Myrtle is survived by three daughters, Marylou Pimentel of New London, Cynthia Zarbo of The Villages, FL and Christine Lecy of E. Haddam, CT, six grandchildren, Mark and Christina Gavitt, Stephanie Bonewicz , Joshua, Leif and Stephen Lecy, sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was predeceased by her brothers, George and Spiro Kavarnos.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 11 o’clock at St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church, 200 Hempstead St. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. There will be a visiting hour at the church from 10 until the time of the service.
Read MoreMs. Myrtle, We will miss your smile and conversation. Our thoughts are with your family.
Crissy Waggoner
September 25, 2024 | Waterford, CT | Neighbor
Cindy and sisters, my sympathy upon the loss of your mother .
Ellen Gottfried
September 23, 2024 | Waterford, CT
I have wonderful memories of Myrtle! We worked at the hospital together, which created many friendships. She always kept us laughing! I’m sure she will have an endless supply of Good’n Plenty licorice in Heaven!
Mary Ellen Masciale
September 21, 2024 | New London, CT | Coworker
Cindy, May your mom rest in peace. Condolences to your family. Know you from your exercise place and then met your mother at Rope Ferry Commons.
Ellen Gottfried
September 21, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Fondly remembered from L&M and Rope Ferry. Such a lovely lady.
Kathy DeAngelis
September 20, 2024 | Friend
Marylou, I´m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May her memory be eternal.
Tammy K
September 19, 2024 | Friend
My sincere sympathy to all of youMay you take comfort in the great memories you have and in her dedication to our choir
Zoe Synodi
Zoe Synodi
September 19, 2024 | New London, CT | Friend
Sending our deepest condolences. May her memory be eternal. Nicholas and Claire Hatzis
Nicholas Hatzis and Claire Hatzis
September 18, 2024
Myrtle was my neighbor when I lived in Waterford. She was a sweet, kind lady. Sending sympathy to her family. RIP, Myrtle.
Kathy Tetrault
September 18, 2024
