A Guilford native, she enjoyed many hobbies and also was a fan of several New England sports teams, most notably UCONN women’s basketball.
Mary Jane enjoyed gardening and she loved fashion, especially colorful hats, of which she had many. She was even a Red Hat Society member.
"Lynn touched the lives of countless students throughout the years, caring for their hopes, dreams, and spirits as well as their education."
Jean worked as a security guard for the Yale University Art Gallery for 37 years; the first woman guard, she served as union steward.
A talented artist with a whimsical soul, she too was an adventurer, "ever-filled with wanderlust," and with her husband traveled the globe.
Sonny enjoyed many adventures, including traveling to Las Vegas and the Caribbean, watching his beloved NY Yankees, and years of long walks.
Adam, known for his sense of humor, kindness and devotion to his family, worked as an Assistant Chef at Mercy by The Sea Retreat in Madison.
He had his own swing band in the 1950s and owned a real estate company. He enjoyed time with family, especially Sunday dinners and BBQs.
He served in the Army Medical Corps as Chief of Neuropsychiatric and Family Services and was, for 52 years, a Guilford psychotherapist.
He enjoyed taking his grandkids to the beach, the outdoors, reading the paper on the deck, doing yard work, and rides in his convertible.
Mrs. Phillips received her Bachelor Degree from the University of Rochester and worked for the New York Daily News before her marriage.
Alice was a wonderful mother, friend and wife. The beach was her favorite place, she loved to spend time with her toes in the sand.
He taught high school in Colombia, and earned master’s degrees from NYU and UConn and served CT's Hispanic community as a social worker.
Born in Branford, Nancy, who loved to travel, owned and operated family business Phil’s Egg Farm in East Haven for more than 28 years.
Sr. Corde Maria, a teaching sister, was a solemnly professed nun at the Dominican Monastery of Our Lady of Grace in North Guilford.
An Army veteran, he was a stock and sports car enthusiast, active in The Soccer Club of Guilford and he coached several youth soccer teams.
He loved being with his children, especially fishing and beach picnics. A great guy who could fix anything, he was a passionate, kind soul.
The youngest officer of Guilford Volunteer Fire Department when in high school, he was an Air Force medic, businessman, and Yankees fan.
An Air Force veteran, he worked at the Yale University Physics Lab for 32 years. He'll be remembered for his laugh and for helping others.
He was an Army veteran and Morse Code operator. A skilled painter, and member of the Sportsman’s Club and VFW, he liked playing cards.
Grace, who worked while raising 10 children, was a music lover, singer, great cook and she loved to dance. She treasured time with family.
Helen raised a family of 7, worked at Dushkin Publishing for 20 years, and enjoyed cards, bingo, camping, crosswords, Jeopardy and dancing.
The family thanks VNA Community Healthcare & Hospice and Jenny McCobb of JM Homecare for the "extraordinary care of our mother."
Edna, a longtime North Guilford Congregational Church member and original Hand Bell Choir member, loved and cared for many children.
His résumé long, Ron was a Vietnam veteran, Yale psychologist and professor, Guilford schools mentor, devoted Episcopalian and outdoorsman.
A Yankee fan, baker and seamstress, Lois was a Christ Episcopal Church, Agricultural Society, and Shoreline Square Dance Club member.
A longtime Madison school bus driver who loved children, she was passionate about her pets, arts & crafts, toy collecting and Disney World.
Devoted to family, he was an electrical engineer, who in retirement ran Christmas Hill Tree Farm in North Guilford for 28 years.
Business owner, pilot and 41-year Guilford Sportsmen’s Club member, "warm-hearted" Don loved travel, cooking and was a WWII history buff.
James, his family's historian, was an avid outdoorsman who loved being in the woods, tracking wildlife, fishing and archery activities.
A four-decade USPS employee, Robert enjoyed reading, Broadway musicals, genealogy research and volunteering at Christ Chapel in Madison.
A chanteyman of the Ancient Mariners Fife and Drum Corps, Thomas worked at Yale New Haven Hospital St. Raphael campus for over 30 years.
Linda was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She loved to cook, craft and spend time with her family and friends.
A former Guilford education board member, she was a chemist, an Encyclopedia Britannica science editor, an avid swimmer and devoted mother.
Mr. Martorella's "rich and rewarding" career as an East Haven educator spanned 41 years, from English teacher to assistant superintendent.
Caffrey, who served aboard the USS New Jersey in World War II, the most decorated warship in US Navy history, was a hero and civic leader.
Rick served in Vietnam and worked as a Guilford Police Officer for many years. He was also a proud father and grandfather.
Bob worked as a carpenter and foreman for the George C Field Company of Madison and Clark Corporation of Essex for many years.
Frank worked as a Systems Analyst for ABB Combustion Engineering, Philips Medical Systems, Echlin Manufacturing and Condec for many years.
Ray worked in Regulatory Affairs at Richardson-Vicks/Proctor & Gamble Company before becoming a nurse and healthcare professional.