Obituary: Marlene DeSanto, 88, of Guilford

A yoga devotee, Marlene "often spoke of its unique ability to connect people to themselves, the earth, and most importantly, each other."

Obituary: Ernest H. F. Cheung, MD, 86, of Guilford

Dr. Cheung, who had a private practice in North Branford, was committed to his patients, many generational, even to making house calls.

Obituary: Kathy Adelyn Paduano, 72, of Guilford

Kathy enjoyed time with her grandchildren and there was nothing she liked more than cooking large Italian meals for family and friends.

Obituary: Joanne Catherine Mace, 84, of Guilford

She worked for the SARAH Foundation, loved gardening, reading, cooking, the Yankees and time with her family, to whom she devoted her life.

Obituary: Abby Ruth (Linehan) Terreri, 85, of Guilford

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.

Obituary: Aaron Petrolle, 48, of Guilford

Aaron, a devoted and loving father and kind friend, worked as an Iron Worker with Iron Workers Local #424 for many years.

Obituary: Melinda Fairchild Leete, 59, of Guilford

Melinda, who graduated from SCSU magna cum laude, was honored to have descended from one of Guilford’s founders, William Leete.

Obituary: Josephine (Mancini) Fessel, 96, of Guilford

A Guilford native, she enjoyed many hobbies and also was a fan of several New England sports teams, most notably UCONN women’s basketball.

Obituary: Mary Jane Killian, 96, a longtime Guilford resident

Mary Jane enjoyed gardening and she loved fashion, especially colorful hats, of which she had many. She was even a Red Hat Society​ member.

Obituary: Linda “Lynn” Lucille Staba, 73, of Guilford

"Lynn touched the lives of countless students throughout the years, caring for their hopes, dreams, and spirits as well as their education."

Obituary: Jean Denison, 85, of Guilford

Jean worked as a security guard for the Yale University Art Gallery for 37 years; the first woman guard, she served as union steward.​

Obituary: Betty A. (Johnston) Marshall, 98, of Guilford

A talented artist with a whimsical soul, she too was an adventurer, "ever-filled with wanderlust," and with her husband traveled the globe.

Obituary: Robert "Sonny" Abel, 90, of Guilford

Sonny enjoyed many adventures, including traveling to Las Vegas and the Caribbean, watching his beloved NY Yankees, and years of long walks.

Obituary: Adam Matthew Tomasko, 32, of Guilford

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.

Obituary: Jerome F. “Pops” Barretta, 90, of Guilford

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.

Obituary: Thomas Wayne “Wayno” Downey, 86, of Guilford

He served in the Army Medical Corps as Chief of Neuropsychiatric and Family Services​ and was, for 52 years, a Guilford psychotherapist.

Obituary: Robert J. Peterson, 73, of Guilford

He enjoyed taking his grandkids to the beach, the outdoors, reading the paper on the deck, doing yard work, and rides in his convertible.

Obituary: Leslie Mathews Phillips, 88, Longtime Guilford Resident

Mrs. Phillips received her Bachelor Degree from the University of Rochester and worked for the New York Daily News before her marriage.

Obituary: Alice (DeBay) Melillo, 67, Formerly of Guilford

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.

Obituary: Juan Alberto Diaz, 86, of Guilford

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.

Obituary: Nancy Ann Panaroni Federico 95, of Guilford

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.

Obituary: Sister Corde Maria Murphy, 82, of North Guilford

Sr. Corde Maria, a teaching sister, ​was a solemnly professed nun at the Dominican Monastery of Our Lady of Grace in North Guilford​.

Obituary: Robert Williams Owen of 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.

Obituary: Scott M. Steahle, 50, of Guilford

He loved being with his children, especially fishing and beach picnics. A great guy who could fix anything, he was a passionate, kind soul.

Obituary: Garry Bennett Davis of Guilford

The youngest officer of Guilford Volunteer Fire Department​ when in high school, he was an Air Force medic, businessman, and Yankees fan.

Obituary: Phillip Clarkin, 85, longtime resident of Guilford

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.

Obituary: Allen R. Albee, 78, longtime resident of Guilford

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.

Obituary: Grace Viola (Aldrich) Barbour, 86, of Guilford

Grace, who worked while raising 10 children, was a music lover, singer, great cook and she loved to dance. She treasured time with family.​

Obituary: Helen P. Jump, 92, formerly of Guilford

Helen raised a family of 7, worked at Dushkin Publishing for 20 years, and enjoyed cards, bingo, camping, crosswords, Jeopardy and dancing.

Obituary: Joan Van Schelt Gilliland longtime resident of Guilford

The family thanks VNA Community Healthcare & Hospice and Jenny McCobb of JM Homecare for the "extraordinary care of our mother."

Obituary: Edna L. Thayer, 83, of North Guilford

Edna, a longtime North Guilford Congregational Church member and original Hand Bell Choir member, loved and cared for many children.

Obituary: Ronald Nelson Casey, 74, of Guilford

His résumé long, Ron was a Vietnam veteran, Yale psychologist and professor, Guilford schools mentor, devoted Episcopalian and outdoorsman.

Obituary: Lois Anna Burkle Terribile, 93, of Guilford

A Yankee fan, baker and seamstress, Lois was a Christ Episcopal Church​, Agricultural Society​, and Shoreline Square Dance Club member.

Obituary: Lois A. (Tulka) Costello, 61, of Guilford

A longtime Madison school bus driver who loved children, she was passionate about her pets, arts & crafts, toy collecting and Disney World.

Obituary: Richard W. Prout, 83, Longtime Guilford Resident

Devoted to family, he was an electrical engineer, who in retirement ran Christmas Hill Tree Farm in North Guilford for 28 years.

Obituary: Donald A. Vogt, 74, Longtime Guilford Resident

Business owner, pilot and 41-year Guilford Sportsmen’s Club​ member, "warm-hearted" Don loved travel, cooking and was a WWII history buff​.

Obituary: James W. Randolph, 81, of Guilford

James, his family's historian, was an avid outdoorsman who loved being in the woods, tracking wildlife, fishing and archery activities.

Obituary: Robert Douglas Jr., 69, of Guilford

A four-decade USPS employee, Robert enjoyed reading, Broadway musicals, genealogy research and volunteering at Christ Chapel in Madison.​

Obituary: Thomas A. Brym, 65, a longtime resident of Guilford

A chanteyman of the Ancient Mariners Fife and Drum Corps, Thomas worked at Yale New Haven Hospital St. Raphael campus for over 30 years.

Obituary: Linda Jane Fleming, 74, of Guilford

Linda was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She loved to cook, craft and spend time with her family and friends.