An Army veteran, who was a "people person full of funny jokes and well-timed sarcasm," he loved dogs, especially golden retrievers.
Longtime manager of Tom Chevrolet in Branford, he was kind and generous and loved sports, the ocean and walks with his granddog, Delilah.
Born in Brooklyn, a "true New Yorker," she was a devout Catholic, a giver and a nurturer and she was the devoted matriarch of her family.
Devoted to family, she enjoyed bowling, baking Italian cookies with her mother and aunt and creating crafts to give to the people she loved.
A world traveler, Sheila found her calling in providing end-of-life nursing care for the terminally ill at Connecticut Hospice for 30 years.
Before retiring she worked for United Illuminating in data processing. She enjoyed time with her friends at the Green Grove in Guilford.
She had a 25-year career in publishing and was an avid and competitive tennis player until she was 80. Her passion and joy were her family.
A GHS graduate, he was a talented carpenter and a "kind soul with a big heart always willing to lend a helping hand to family and friends."
"A man of the earth and sea," he was a fisherman and Gozzi Turkey Farm carpenter who enjoyed competitive Scrabble and collecting sea glass.
Before retiring, Andrew, who served faithfully in the Army National Guard, owned Country Bake Shop and, in his youth, was a bodybuilder.
Daughter of Madison's Jeffrey Elementary School namesake J. Milton Jeffrey, she was a hairdresser and loved caring for her grandchildren.
An RN at Madison House and Clinton Health Care, she loved her family, enjoyed reading, and cooking delicious meals and yummy baked goods.
He worked in international marketing for Estée Lauder, enjoyed watching the Yankees and the news, and spending time with family and friends.
Born in Maine, she was an avid bingo player who rarely missed a Monday night at Knights of Columbus.
A happy hardworking family man, and devoted husband and father lovingly known as "Stubby," he was a heavy equipment operator and union rep.
She worked for J B T Instruments and enjoyed vacationing in Maine and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Betty worked for Jordan International and for years at Bernice’s Restaurant in Guilford. She loved astrology and studied it for many years.
A tug boat worker for years, he also worked for Guilford in public works, as a volunteer firefighter and as the senior center's bus driver.
A buyer for Durham Manufacturing for 25 years, she loved cooking for her family especially Sunday dinners with enough to feed a small army.
An NYU graduate, she had a passion for interior design and politics, loved the beach, swimming and being surrounded by family.
A barrier-breaking pioneer, she was a GHS graduate, a volunteer, a Special Olympics athlete who loved The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
A Branford Bank & Trust teller and bookkeeper for DJ King Trucking and Central Fuel Oil, she and her husband enjoyed boating to Block Island
A USPS worker for years, he was active with Special Olympics and carried the torch in '95. He loved Elvis, the Yankees and The 3 Stooges.
A videographer, he owned Griswold’s Department Store, opened in 1883 as The People’s Cash Store, and was a Guilford Rotarian for 53 years
He will be remembered as a true gentleman, and for his charm and wit.
A USAF veteran with many college degrees, he spent 30 years as an insurance VP, was a Boy Scout leader, and barbershop quartet baritone.
Formerly of East Haven, before retiring, he worked at the Shop & Shop warehouse for many years and was a member of the Army National Guard.
PB lived with a sense of wonder, fearlessness and joy, creating connections with people everywhere she went. “Forever is composed of nows.”
Beloved by an entire community, Paul, owner of Jerry’s Transmission Service, loved his hometown, its people and was devoted to his family.
A Navy veteran, Yale grad, and architect, he loved music, tennis, painting, gardening, nature, and entertaining and teaching his grandkids.
A US Navy lieutenant commander, he was Guilford's dock master after retiring. He loved travel with his wife and fishing with his grandkids.
Jill, who was a decades-long Branford elementary and ESL teacher, enjoyed the beach and time with her family, friends, and dog, Cooper.
Bob, who worked as a carpenter for many years in Florida and on the Connecticut shoreline, was an avid fisherman and motorcycle enthusiast.
A yoga devotee, Marlene "often spoke of its unique ability to connect people to themselves, the earth, and most importantly, each other."
Dr. Cheung, who had a private practice in North Branford, was committed to his patients, many generational, even to making house calls.
Kathy enjoyed time with her grandchildren and there was nothing she liked more than cooking large Italian meals for family and friends.
She worked for the SARAH Foundation, loved gardening, reading, cooking, the Yankees and time with her family, to whom she devoted her life.
A devoted nurse into her 80s, she began as a candy striper in her teens. She traveled the world, was a great cook and a voracious reader.
Aaron, a devoted and loving father and kind friend, worked as an Iron Worker with Iron Workers Local #424 for many years.
Melinda, who graduated from SCSU magna cum laude, was honored to have descended from one of Guilford’s founders, William Leete.