Obituary: Frank F. Mulone, 59, longtime resident of Guilford

A kind, gentle man who loved rock & roll, especially Kiss, he enjoyed boating and swimming with family visiting Mystic and Watch Hill, RI.

Obituary: Margaret M. Rosa, 85, longtime resident of Guilford

Before raising her family, she worked at First National and SNET​, and she and her husband owned the former Guilford Food Center.

Obituary: John W. Morin, 76, of Guilford

He served in the US Army Security Agency in Okinawa and Vietnam, and, for 36 years, worked for the SNET/SBC Central Office of Engineering.

Obituary: Lewis “Lou” DeSanto, 90, of Guilford

A woodworker, painter, and devout Catholic, he was a Korean War veteran who served in the Air Force and a corrections department lieutenant.

Obituary: Lloyd Alden “Behe” Topping, Jr., 85, of Guilford

An Air Force as a mechanic, he worked for ​Heller Chevrolet in Guilford and Mark Ford in Madison before opening his own auto repair shop.

Obituary: Ilona “Lonnie” Grazioso Grant of Guilford

"Lonnie" worked as the distribution manager for Robby Len Swimwear for 34 years until retiring in 2011.

Obituary: Louis G. Kresmery, Sr., 88, longtime Guilford resident

An Army radio technician, he was an SNET supervisor before retiring, and enjoyed travel, golf, fishing, gardening, and a good card game.

Obituary: Joseph Mario Cricchi, 86, of Guilford

A Marine, he worked at 3M, was a youth coach, PTA dad and, after retiring, he worked at Guilford, Madison eateries "just for the fun of it."

Obituary: Cynthia Whiteman Comment, 87, formerly of Guilford

A former reporter and copy editor, she served with the Guilford Fair Agricultural Society and was a Westbrook Senior Fife & Drum Corp fifer.

Obituary: David M. Laurie, 62, lifetime resident of Guilford

He worked at Frontier Communications​ for 42 years, enjoyed watching the Yankees, riding his Harley, restoring a '74 Camaro and coaching.

Obituary: Barbara “Bobbie”McLeod Smith, 89, of Guilford

For 21 years, she taught mathematics to Guilford middle school students, loved competitive bridge, and with her husband traveled the world.

Obituary: Merle Norton Jillson III (aka Dooper), 56, of Guilford

A top-notch carpenter whose craftsmanship can be seen along the shoreline, he was a talented, self-taught guitarist and gifted storyteller.

Obituary: Janice P. Hooghkirk, 70, longtime resident of Guilford

Janice was a charter member of the Totoket Fife and Drum Corps of Branford.

Obituary: James Scott Lee, 81, of Guilford & The Villages, FL

A "very hardworking and generous man," Mr. Lee was the owner and operator of T & J IGA Supermarket in East Haven for more than 50 years.

Obituary: Klever Cordova Sr., 46 of Guilford

A hard-working man committed to caring for his family, he immigrated with almost nothing in his pockets in pursuit of the American dream.

Obituary: Alberta T. Cole, 75, of Guilford

A beloved mother and grandmother, she loved gardening, scrapbooking, art, woodworking, doll-making and being a seamstress.

Obituary: Joseph Pero, 94,of Guilford, formerly of East Haven

A butcher, carpenter, gin-rummy ace, whose signature dish was steak appizzaiola​, he loved sports cars and was a DTC member in 60s and 70s.

Obituary: Joyce Suker Topping, 82, longtime resident of Guilford

A '5th generation Guilfordite' who loved bird watching, gardening, cooking and rug-hooking, she worked for years at Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm.

Obituary: Melanie (Hutchinson) Vallo, 45, of Guilford

A Guilford High School and Quinnipiac University graduate, Melanie enjoyed hiking, nature, art, reading, dancing and caring for animals.

Obituary: Michael Frank Rollo of Guilford

A veteran, he owned the Glass Slipper Gift and Christmas Shop in Guilford and Madison for 15 years, where he met and enjoyed many friends.

Obituary: Rose Russo DeVeau, 93, longtime resident of Guilford

Devoted to her family, she loved Guilford and was a devout Catholic, St. George Church communicant​, and she became a Eucharistic Minister.

Obituary: Whitney Doane Morse, 83, of Guilford

A Vietnam veteran, he was the descendant of Guilford founders, worked as a draftsman for the state and, in retirement, at Page's Hardware.

Obituary: John Joseph Mackey, Jr., 57, of Guilford

A devoted educator, among his happiest memories was singing 'Danny Boy' to his kids as they fell asleep. He sang up until his last moments.

Obituary: Michael Arnold Carafeno, 77, of Guilford

He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Giants, Rangers and NASCAR racing, and worked tirelessly to maintain the perfect manicured lawn.

Obituary: James R. O'Brien, 78, longtime Guilford resident

An Air Force veteran who served in Germany as a police dog handler, he was a longtime member of the Guilford Volunteer Fire Department.

Obituary: Constance Farren Short, 91, formerly of Guilford

She began a teaching career in Guilford in 1954. After retiring back to Guilford in '06, she taught as a substitute well into her 80s.

Obituary: Richard Mather Hosley, 79, of Guilford

His spirit will live forever in his beloved Branford and Guilford woodlands, and in the CT quarries and construction projects he worked on.

Obituary: Nancy Jane Vinson Elderbaum, 81, of Guilford

Co-owner of Guilford Saab, she belonged to garden clubs, was active in the Guilford Green Committee, and was a years-long poll volunteer.

Obituary: Dominic J. Caciopoli, 79, longtime Guilford resident

Kind and loyal and an attorney who worked tirelessly for clients for 40 years, he was an ardent fan of UCONN men’s and women’s basketball.

Obituary: Janet (Maginniss) Moffat longtime Guilford resident

An active member of the Episcopal Church, she loved to travel with family, and worked for Tactical Communications of Guilford for 30 years.

Obituary: Eleanor A. Ruotolo, 99, of Guilford.

Before retiring, she worked as a decorator, cook, sitter, party planner, and house cleaner. Time spent with family was very special to her.

Obituary: Edith Orleans Shay "Edie," 76, of Guilford

As a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, she enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, gardening, and antiquing.

Obituary: Amy J. Lentz of Guilford

Amy was the center of her family. Always smiling and vibrant, her heart was as beautiful as her spirit.

Obituary: Sister Mary Margaret Jones, 85, of North Guilford

She entered Our Lady of Grace monetary in 1975. An artist known for her cartoons, as a cook, she shared the "art of real southern cooking."

Obituary: Diana Vamvakias Morris, 93, of Madison

Devoted to advocating for those unable to do so themselves, she was honored for outstanding dedication to the SARAH Foundation of Guilford.

Obituary: Debbie Smith-Wynne, 61, of Guilford

A dedicated Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield​ for 25 years, her "passions" included people watching, reading, crafting, cooking, and baking.

Obituary: Sharon I. Hosley, 78, longtime resident of Guilford

Sharon discovered her love for ceramics at an early age ​and became an award-winning potter who brought joy to so many through her art.

Obituary: Thomas Augustus Cost, 77, of Guilford

An Army veteran, in his "younger days" he was a North Guilford firefighter and rescue squad captain, and later very much involved civically.

Obituary: Douglas J. Milheim, 88, of Guilford

An avid boater and fisherman and Navy veteran of the Korean War, he worked for Bethlehem Steel, and later opened Accurate Wire in Branford.

Obituary: Rosemary (DeMichele) DeMartino, 78, of Guilford

As a nurse's aide, Rosemary treated patients with kindness and care​. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, watching game shows, and eating out.