Nancy Wyman, the first woman to serve as state comptroller who later served two terms as lieutenant governor, died Wednesday, Gov. Ned Lamont announced.
Lamont said he has directed U.S. and state flags on all Connecticut state government buildings lowered to half-staff effective immediately in Wyman’s honor.
“Nancy Wyman was a good friend to me, a good friend to Democrats, and a good friend to the people of Connecticut,” Lamont said.
Wyman, a former X-ray technician, was a public servant for decades, beginning her career on the Tolland Board of Education. She served eight years on the board before being elected to the state House of Representatives from the 53rd District in 1986, where she served four terms.
In 1994, she was the first woman elected state comptroller, serving from 1995 to 2011, when she was elected as lieutenant governor under Gov. Dan Malloy, a role she served for two terms from 2011 to 19.
Wyman subsequently served as chair of the state Democratic Party from February 2019 to June 2020.
She is survived by her husband, R. Michael Wyman, two daughters and sons-in-law and five grandchildren.
Funeral details have not yet been announced.
