Lisbon - Lynn Wells passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in her home due to complications from cancer, surrounded by her family.

She was the loving wife to Mark Allen Wells, and mother to Joshua Andrew Wells. She was born Lynn Ann Duplice, on Nov. 7, 1956, in New London, the daughter of Kathryn (Mulvey) Damon and John Duplice.

She graduated from Waterford High in 1974. She worked in the medical field for many years at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Groton Regency and with VNA. She was an avid UConn, Jets and Yankees fan. She loved her five dogs with a great passion.

Lynn was the glue that held the family together, insuring that we always came together for all family functions both happy and sad.

She was predeceased by her mother, Kathryn Damon; and stepfather, William Damon.

She is survived by her husband, Mark; and son, Joshua of Lisbon; father, John Duplice and wife, Marie, of Florida; brother, Dennis Duplice and wife, Monica, of Lisbon; brother, John Duplice and wife, Maryanne, of Ledyard; sister, Lisa "Duplice" Dole of New London; and brother, Marc Duplice and wife, Michelle, of Quaker Hill; nephews, Matthew, Shane, Patrick, Brennan and Josh; and nieces, Megan and Katie; and also all her many friends she was so blessed to have known and considered as family.

Lynn tried her best to keep in contact with everyone even when her health was failing. She showed great strength and courage to us all.

The family would like to thank New London Cancer Center, Woman & Infants Cancer Center of RI, Hartford Healthcare and Hospice Care for their care and compassion towards Lynn.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Taftville Congregational Church, 16 N B St., Taftville. There will be a reception immediately following in the church hall.

Flowers or donations may be sent to the church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Mar. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Lynn Wells

178 Entries

Mark A Wells

May 22, 2025

Joshua's birthday was yesterday/ I cannot believe that he is 37 uears old. We never thought he'd make it past day one. What a blessing.

Mark A Wells

February 19, 2025

Started a new job to help Joshua with his financial problems. It is easy and pays well. Joshua may have another job that pays better so he can start taking out the proper amount of taxes. Love you and miss you. Going to be 69 soon. Would love to share my birthday with you.

Mark A Wells

December 25, 2024

Merry Christmas. Eight years and it seems like an eternity. I miss you and will always love. It is hard for Joshua and me to get through this season without you.

Mark A Wells

November 24, 2024

So sorry I missed posting on your birthday. Happy belated birthday. Sixty eight would have been awesome. Love you and miss you every day.

Mark A Wells

October 27, 2024

Well I am not seeing anyone at the moment. It didn't work out. I miss you and wish you were still here. Love you always.

Lisa

June 26, 2024

Hey Lynnie! Just wanted to say hello and I miss you so very much. I wish you were here but I am sure your having a better time up there. Love you so much.

Mark A Wells

June 10, 2024

Can you believe Joshua is 36? We thought he would never make it. And our 35th anniversary would have been special if you hadn't gotten your wings. Miss you.

Micki

April 8, 2024

I've written 2 other messages to you and they have not been printed don't know why I miss you

Mark A Wells

February 29, 2024

Don't know what happened to last message. Sorry I missed Valentine's Day. Miss you.

Mark A Wells

November 8, 2023

You would have been 67. I miss you and will always love you.

Lisa

November 7, 2023

Happy Birthday Lynnie! I miss you so much wish you were here! Love you! Hope your happy!

Micki

March 20, 2023

Sorry a couple days late. I miss and think of you everyday love micki

Lisa

March 15, 2023

Miss you and love you Lynnie :-)

Mark A Wells

March 14, 2023

I recently had a pacemaker put in and I believe that you were there to help me through it along with everyone else who was praying for me. Thanks again that I am blessed to have another day alive. Miss you. I guess it was not my time to go.

Mark A Wells

February 21, 2023

Upcoming angiogram was postponed until Friday. A little nervous. Wish you were here to help me through it. I know you are okay with it. Take care of Gloria for the family and Kathleen's Dad.

Mark A Wells

February 19, 2023

It's almost my birthday and I have to have heart surgery. I don't believe it is my time yet. I know you are with me. Please help me stay with our son because he needs us both.

Mark

November 7, 2022

Today you would be celebrating 66 years young. You were taken too early. I miss you and wish you a Happy Birthday in Heaven.

Micki

October 29, 2022

I know that I am a week early but happy birthday. Not a day goes by that i remember all the things we used to do i miss u luv micki

Mark

July 18, 2022

Had surgery on Friday. The recovery is not pleasant but it is tolerable. Off to Dover for a visit. Hope it goes well. Love you and miss you.

Mark A Wells

July 4, 2022

So it was 1987 when we met in the Sub Cafe. That started our 29 year journey. The next weekend was Sailfest and our first official date. It seems like a lifetime ago and it has been. I still miss you and love you with all my heart. Be well. Be with me in August when I take the cruise to Alaska.

Mark

May 29, 2022

Anniversary and Joshua's birthday come and gone. He makes me proud every day. I miss you and so does everyone else. We can talk about you and remember you without any tears. I miss you. Joshua misses you. We love you.

Lisa

May 25, 2022

Miss you Lynn! Love you!

Micki

March 11, 2022

I miss u . Can't gossip with anyone

Micki

January 20, 2022

Just thinking of you

Mark A Wells

January 18, 2022

I tis coming up on the 6 year anniversary. Life moves forward. Some days are harder than others. Joshua is just starting to talk about you. It is truly hard for him. We are managing one day at a time. Thank you for the privilege of being able to share my life with you. I miss you and will always love you.

Micki

December 12, 2021

I know it has been a while and I am sorry. Still working have a car payment. Some idiot ran into me and u if all people know how charming I can be. But all is good. I miss u lynnie. Merry Christmas. Luv micki

Mark A Wells

June 20, 2021

I know it is Father's Day but happy day to you. In the beginning you were both to Joshua. Thank you for that. Went ot breakfast with Lisa and Joshua. Great time. Wish you could have been there. But maybe you were. Miss you terribly. If you have any influence with Jaime pleqse help Joshua and me out. Love you.

Mark Wells

March 15, 2021

Today it will be five years since you were given your wings. You are sorely missed by Joshua and me. You are loved by both of us and will continue to be loved. Thanks for the time we were able to spend together. Take care of Toby, Mini-me, and all the rest of the babies we have sent across the rainbow bridge.

micki

March 15, 2021

i miss you lynnie luv micki

Mark A Wells

December 28, 2020

2020 has been quite a year. 5/15 bike accident, 9/15 heart attack. See a pattern? You passed on 3/15. Pandemic. I get to surrender my chair position as soon as I can get with Sandy to turn it over. Love you and miss you. Good Christmas eve with Matthew, Vanessa, Lisa, Joshua and Me. Christmas day at Patti's. Talked with Micki and she has had it rough. Take care.

November 11, 2020

Happy birthday old lady. Not a day goes by that i dont think and talk to u. I will always value our weird friendship. I miss you lynnie luv u always micki

April 26, 2020

Micki

Mark Wells

April 3, 2020

It has been over 4 years. It was a good run of nearly 29 years. We had our ups and downs. We survived it. Today the world has gone crazy with this pandemic. I still think of you. I still miss our time together. I will never forget you or try to replace you. I am moving forward and hope that I am making the right decisions.

Mark Wells

April 3, 2020

Miss you. Still love you.

April 2, 2020

Just thinking of you luv micki

March 7, 2020

I know it is early but I did not want to forget to write. It has been almost four years and it seems like yesterday when I got that awful phone call from Mark. Not a day goes by that I dont smile and think of all the things that we had done and thankfully not got caught. Miss you alot. Say hello to the old lady and bubby. Will write again soon. Miss and love you lynnie. Micki

Lisa Dole

February 19, 2020

Well Hello Lynnie! Well its been a while. And its almost four years now since you been gone. I still miss you so very much. Filling your shoes is not an easy task. LOL. I try very hard to get the family together for the holidays still but you know as well as I do everyone is growing up and doing their own things. I do get together with Joshua the most out of the kids (other then Matthew). You'd be so proud of all the kids Lynn. They are growing up to be wondering kids, all of them. I'm going away for a few days coming up in March to get away. Your brothers are doing okay, Marc is doing great he looks awesome and feeling better then he has in a long time. Johnny is doing good as well. Dennis is having some issues but hopefully he will get better soon. Wish I could do something for him, I feel so badly for him. Anyway, just wanted to say I miss you and love you, your never far from my heart.

February 19, 2020

just thinking of you and I still am mad at you for leaving. I have no one to gossip with love and miss you micki

Mark Wells

February 10, 2020

Well I have found someone special. You have met her, shown yourself to her and touched her. I love her dearly as I have loved you. Please let us celebrate this relationship. I will never stop loving her but we were meant to be together to help each other heal. Joshua is taken with her as is Tobey.

Mark Wells

January 20, 2020

I am looking into a relationship with someone. I am not trying to replace you. I am trying to be whole again. She makes me laugh and feel wanted, just as you did. Help me along with this. I love you and always will.

Lisa Dole

November 4, 2019

Hello Lynnie, guess your gonna be old in a few days..lol. Miss you much think of you often. Hope your having fun up there living it up and being happy. Everyone is doing okay. Life seems to go on in everyones life. The kids seem to be doing well, at least from what I can tell. I try to keep up with them as much as I can. I love you Lynn miss you everyday. Wish you were here with me.

November 3, 2019

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY. WISH YOU WERE HERE SO I COULD REMIND YOU HOW OLD YOU ARE. I MISS AND THINK OF YOU ALWAYS. MISS YOU LYNNIE LOVE MICKI

Mark Wells

October 23, 2019

Your birthday is coming up. What should we do for that? I would love to be celebrating 63 with you here. God had other plans. Miss you and love you still.

Mark Wells

July 13, 2019

Great show. 32 years have passed since we shared that together. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did reminiscing the time. Love you always and miss you.

Mark Wells

July 11, 2019

Sailfest this weekend. It has been 30 years since that first date. I miss you. This will be our 3rd time with you not there in body. I hope it will be a good show. Joshua misses you badly and doesn't like when I talk too much about you. He needs to try to talk about and let it go. Please help him. Love you.

June 1, 2019

micki

Mark Wells

May 29, 2019

I know I missed posting here on our anniversary and Joshua's birthday. I have not forgotten about you. I never will. You were a rock to me when I needed you help. For that I can never say thank you enough. Joshua is a great friend to me and we should be proud of the man he has become. I continue to share everything and he has sage advice at his young age of 31. I miss you. I love you. Thanks for all the great memories.

Lisa Dole

May 12, 2019

Happy Mothers's Day Lynn. Miss you much. Love you even more!

May 11, 2019

I am sorry that I have not written in a long time. Every time I listen to celebration I still laugh at all the good times that half we don't remember. I think of u all the time and still cry. I miss you lynnie luv micki

Mark Wells

April 24, 2019

Sally Duke has passed away. Say Hi to her and give her a hug for me. All is well here. Survivor's guilt? Maybe but I am here with Joshua and we are doing well. Love you bunches and miss you every day.

Marc

March 11, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lisa Dole

March 11, 2019

Hello Lynn Ann, Well its almost been three years since you have left us. I miss you so much. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and MOM. You should see your son Lynn he has grown up to be such a awesome kid. You would be so proud of him. He really has come out of his shell. LOL hes so funny to Lynn. I try to get with him as often as we can. He is busy but then again what kid isn't. Matthew and Joshua and I will be going out tonight to dinner. I can't wait to be with both of them, and it will be just us. Which is a nice change. You would be so proud of Matthew too. He has come a long way. I tell you the kids (all of them) have come a long way. They are such great kids Lynn and I know they miss you dearly. We all do. It seems like such a long time ago that you haven't been with us but its only been 3 years. Hope you and Mom and having fun. I know you both are looking down on this kids. Keep them all safe. Miss you and love you. Think of you everyday.

Mark Wells

March 3, 2019

63 on Saturday. I never would have made it without your support for all those years. Thank you. I haven't been writing as often because I'm dealing with things that are foreign to me. I have yet to properly grieve for your loss. Do I cry? Do I get mad? I am not sure how to do it because I have emotionally shut down for so many years. The time will come I am sure. In the meantime, I miss you and will always love you.

Mark Wells

November 26, 2018

Got a job at SCADD. Should be fun. Need something to fill my time. Miss you. Can't get to grieving for you or mom yet. It will come. Miss you.

Mark Wells

November 5, 2018

Times are tough. Dark places. Miss you more and more each day. Cannot fill your place but could use some companionship. Nothing pops out yet. Love you bunches.

Mark Wells

September 9, 2018

Say hi to my Mom for me. At least she isn't suffering. I will miss her as I do you. Love you.

Mark Wells

August 15, 2018

Anniversary coming up. Still alone but not lonely. Alkathon chair again this year. Hope it goes well. Try to ride the bike tonight. Ride with me? Love you and miss you as ever.

June 20, 2018

Just thinking of you. Luv micki

Mark Wells

June 4, 2018

Mom is really in full-blown dementia. I wish you were here to be able to help her. I know you guys didn't get along real well but you still had compassion for her. Anyways, I need to go to NC for Samantha's graduation. I know you would have gone with me so travel along and keep me safe. Love you and miss you.

April 23, 2018

I miss you and no it doess not get easier luv micki

Mark Wells

March 20, 2018

I tried to post something on the anniversary of your passing but I guess it was censored. I went to the Roadhouse alone and was served by Cathy. She remembers us. I miss you so much but I am able to move past it. I am helping someone new in AA with the journey. We worked together awhile ago. Nothing going on. Love you as does Joshua.

February 28, 2018

Miss u luv micki

Mark Wells

February 23, 2018

I made it to 62. Wish you were here to celebrate it with me. I know you are somewhere. Miss you and love you bunches

Mark Wells

February 23, 2018

I made it to 62. Wish you were here to share it with me. I know you are somewhere. Love you and miss you bunches.

December 25, 2017

Merry Christmas my friend. I miss you every day. Love micki

Mark Wells

December 16, 2017

It has been awhile. I am seeing a therapist to stop the dark moods. I am fairly sure what they are all about, but now I have to change the thoughts. I miss you and don't like being lonely. My attempts at dating are fruitless and annoying. I am not trying to replace you. I just don't like loneliness. It will work out. Love you.

November 16, 2017

I miss you and think about u every day, you left us way too early luv micki

Mark Wells

October 27, 2017

I have to ask. The other night my ring came off in bed and when I moved it fell onto the floor. Was that you? Also, I heard a voice behind me the other morning. Again I ask was it you? I am having a tough time accepting your loss but I am seeking help. It seems to be working. I love you and still miss you.

Mark Wells

September 29, 2017

I am having black thoughts. Not sure where they are coming from. Started beginning of August. Going to seek counseling. Staying off bike til they clear up. Lot of people concerned. I hope we can solve them before they turn too dark. Need people close to talk to to sort this out. Not sure who but I will keep looking. Miss you terribly.

Mark Wells

September 14, 2017

Alright. I will try this again. I am back from NC.Mom cried most of first day visit. Tough to take. Settled down and the rest of the time went well. Stayed in motel the whole time. Told Leslie next time I will save money and stay with her. Flying stinks what with all the extra travel to multiple cities. Going back in January? Miss you Lynn. I wish you could help me with Mom and her condition. I know you kept me from losing it. Miss you.

Mark Wells

August 18, 2017

Today is the official anniversary for me. You and Joshua are a big part of that. Two guys who are also important to me were there this morning. Thanks for the help staying clean and sober for the past 27 years. I miss you and would gladly trade places with you. I love you still.

August 11, 2017

Hi Lynnie, well its been a while since I have written. But there isn't anything good going on in my life and I'm tired of the bad. I had to put Duke down. I wasn't ready for it. I guess we are never ready for stuff like that. Santos and I are done as well. I'm getting tired of this life ya know, nothing good ever happens lately. Joshua and Matthew stayed with me for Duke. Those two kids I can always rely on. Anyway I miss ya Lynn I wish you were here with me, I need you, I love you.

Mark Wells

August 10, 2017

Well my anniversary of being clean and sober is next week (27). You were instrumental in helping me get there and stay there. I am doing okay with help from a lot of others. I miss you. I wish I could trade places with you.

Mark Wells

July 26, 2017

Wow. July already almost over. The year is flying by. The bike riding is going well. Lisa tells me that you might have wanted to ride. I will never understand you Duplice women. You said I shouldn't get one because you were afraid that I would get killed. Anyway, I am sure you ride with me and keep me safe. I so miss you as does Joshua but he won't talk about it. He is doing well in his classes and appears to have found his niche in life. Be with him and keep him safe. I love you and will always miss you.

Mark Wells

July 10, 2017

Well, our 30th anniversary went well. Good fireworks, good people, good bunch of vendors. Your toe ring guy was there and we talked a bit. Saw Lisa and we talked a bit. Hope you enjoyed it. I misses you and always will. We'll do it again next year. Love you still.

New from Mike.

Mark Wells

July 8, 2017

Mark Wells

July 5, 2017

July 4, 1987 (30 years ago) I met you. You followed me home from the Sub and never left. July 11th was our 1st date. I will be at Sailfest again this year and I know you will be too. I will sit where we sat for our 1st Sailfest. I miss you but I know you are there.

July 1, 2017

Love and miss you micki

Mark Wells

June 27, 2017

Not much new to report. Fridge died. Good thing I didn't give old one away. New one tomorrow. Has ice maker and will hook it up Saturday. Joshua helping to pay for half. What a great kid. You helped to make him that way. Thanks. Sailfest in two weeks. Shall we go together again? 30 years and we only missed one while you were here. This will be number two alone. I will miss you but know you will be there. Love you bunches.

Mark Wells

June 2, 2017

Passed my test and have my official license to ride the bike. I am having a great time. I know you will protect me and I have a healthy respect for the riding. Love you. I should have done this years ago but I had to respect your wishes. Love you and miss you. Another tat for you coming.

Mark Wells

May 22, 2017

Son's birthday passed. He worked and today I cook for him. Going to his last class in Ad Lib. Anniversary passed. Was sad but took day to distract myself with AA. Miss you. We'll talk on way to NC this weekend. Help me pass my class on Friday so trip will be a pleasant one. Hope you're not mad about the bike.

May 9, 2017

This is probably the third time that I have tried to write to you and it does not go thru. I kept waiting for you to call me on my birthday to remind me how old I am. I miss you so much I have no one to gossip with. Have not talked to Mark in a while but I will call to see how he and Joshua are doing. I lit a candle for you but that did not go thru either. Time does not heal and I miss you every day that goes by. I know in the end you just got tired of fighting and I am so sorry that I was not there to say goodbye to you. Thanks I am crying again. Rest in peace my friend and you are always in my heart. Love Micki

Mark Wells

May 7, 2017

Made up my mind that this isn't going to work out. I will tell her the next time we meet and try to cool everything down in the mean time. Surgery upcoming for right eye cataract Wednesday. Should be okay. Miss you. mother's Day next Sunday. We will do something. Love you still.

April 28, 2017

love micki

Lisa

April 25, 2017

Hi Lynnie! It's been a while, alot has been going on. Marc is at Yale this is the 2nd time hes been in the hospital within 2 weeks. Dont know whats really going on. He had two tests today probably wont know anything til tomorrow. Easter went well even though marc wasn't there. Mark and Joshua helped me with a piece of furniture I didn't want in the house anymore. I have had some issues doing on with me as well. I wish you were here to help me through them. I miss you so much Lynn. I love you.

Mark Wells

April 24, 2017

Your brother Marc is in the hospital. Please be with him so he comes home. I am not sure how it works but I am sure you paved the way for me a few times since last year. Gosh I miss you every day and every night. The puppies help but it is not the same. Please keep me safe on the bike that I know you wouldn't approve of if you were still here. Love you and miss you.

Mark Wells

April 17, 2017

I think you were with me Saturday. I hope it is okay with you. I will always have a special place in my heart for you. I know you wouldn't want me alone. If this is the right time and person, I am sure you will be okay with it. I miss you. I have let the family know that though I am still grieving, they can talk to me and not be afraid to be around me. It went well on Easter Sunday and hopefully it will continue as such. Love you; miss you.

April 8, 2017

micki

Mark Wells

April 7, 2017

Well I got the bike and now I need to learn how to ride it. I will be careful and ride only with friends who will teach me and keep me safe. Ride along with me until I get my license to keep me safe. I love you and wish I would have gotten it sooner but I respected your wishes.

Lisa

March 15, 2017

Well what can I say I miss you more then you can know. All I could think of this morning was getting that phone call from your friend Bill and knew you had left us. I love you and miss you more then you know. This day has been a hard one for me. Megan is having it rough today too! I wish to say more but I can't. Miss you love you more then ever???

March 15, 2017

rest in peace my friend micki

March 15, 2017

well today is the day you said goodbye. As much as I would love to write something, I cannot do this today. I miss you and will never forget you love micki.

Mark Wells

March 15, 2017

It's our new anniversary. Joshua will meet me at Texas Roadhouse for dinner. We will have a candle lit dinner for you. I cannot believe it has been a year already. So much has changed in my life. I miss you now as I did the day you passed. I will always love you and be thankful for the time we had together.

Mark Wells

March 9, 2017

Well, no lawsuit. Apparently cervical cancer is different from uterine cancer and has not been linked to zinc. I knew it was too good to be true. I am not suffering other than losing you. I will survive. It has been nearly a year. Joshua and I will be at Texas Roadhouse on Wednesday. I hope this gym membership works out. I need to lose some weight and get mobile. Love you. Miss you.

March 5, 2017

To my Lynnie, well it has been almost a year since I received that dreadful phone call that you were tired and going to see the old lady and Bill. You will never know how much I valued our friendship for over forty years and how much every day I miss you. Thanks I am crying again. I know that you suffered towards the end and you just got tired of fighting. This is the first time that i ever saw you lose. I know that you heard me call every day and I am so sorry that I could not be there to say good by to you. But you are in my heart and a piece of you is in my car. I will never forget you or stop missing you. And no one to share the gossip with. Tell the old lady and Bubbie I am fine. I miss you lynnie. Love micki

March 5, 2017

Micki

Mark Wells

March 3, 2017

Back from Hawaii. Want to move there. Will and I had a great time. Pearl Harbor was great. New tat is great. Sorry to be back but cannot afford to move right now. Anniversary coming up. Gonna be rough. Joshua and I will go to "our" favorite restaurant to say good-bye. Love you and miss you. i will never let you go.

Mark Wells

February 13, 2017

Getting ready for Hawaii. Excited and anxious all in one. Lots of flying (31 hours total) but 6 different airports. It will be fun. Wish I could have been able to take you there with me but I know you will be there (probably already been there and Italy too) and it will be okay. Valentine's Day is tomorrow and I haven't got you anything. I will keep you in my heart and remember all the times we had, good and bad (not many of the latter). I still love you and will always miss you.

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