Obituaries
Obituary: Brenda S. Filley, 82, of 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.
Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:
Brenda S. Filley, longtime resident of Guilford passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, August 21st, 2021.
Brenda was born in New Haven, CT on August 3rd, 1939, daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy Sweeney.
After attending Beaver College and Stone Business College she raised a family and made a career at McGraw Hill Publishing (previously Dushkin Publishing Group) as a Director of Production for 25+ years.
Brenda was an avid tennis player at the Guilford Racquet and Swim Club and played competitive tennis until she was 80. Her passion and joy were her family, and she enjoyed watching all her grandchildren in their activities.
She is predeceased by her brothers Wilson and David Sweeney.
She is survived by her sons: James Filley (spouse Sherri), grandchildren Caitlin and Jessica, great grandson Ethan. David Filley (spouse Robin), grandchildren: Mike, Brandon, Tyler, Jordan, and Sean. Along with her nieces; Heidi, Kathy, Ann, Nina, and nephews Hoyt, Fritz, and Jim.
Services will be held at a time and place to be determined and communicated by the family.
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