An avid reader and optimist, she was a devoted mother and wife of former St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church pastor, Rev. F. Richard Benken.
Louisa was a professional ballroom dancer before owning and operating Crescent Motel and Antiques in Madison for 50 years.
Mike was a decorated U.S Marine veteran and the proud owner of Treadwell Electric and Valley Investors Partnership.
A decorated WWII U.S. Marine veteran, he was an avid hunter, LI Sound fisherman, and passionate gardener, known for his prized tomatoes.
A May 28 service is set for the dedicated Madison educator and husband James, who together ran Clinton's Red Barn Children’s Center.
A Madison & Clinton educator and coach, he and wife Linda, ran Red Barn Children’s Center for decades. A service for the couple is May 28.
Jason, a free spirit, was known for his strong faith, love of family and affection for animals.
A nurse who loved caring for the elderly, she was Women’s Club of Madison president and a community volunteer famous for her cheesecake.
Active with the Guilford Fair, she grew and canned vegetables, was a St. Andrews volunteer who loved reading, quilting, & Broadway shows.
A highly-decorated Korean War veteran, a carpenter, he started Madison Builders and after retiring, toured the country via motorcycle.
An artist who worked at Harper's Bazaar magazine, and was a founding member of City Gallery New Haven, she exhibited her work until age 97.
A "loving soul" who helped others, he traveled throughout the U.S., loved music, especially guitar playing, and enjoyed tennis and skiing.
A Navy Korean War veteran, he worked for Travelers Insurance Co., was a competitive sailor and North Madison volunteer firefighter.
A saltwater fisherman, he earned a Master's in engineering from Rensselaer, and worked for Pratt & Whitney, General Dynamics Electric Boat.
John, a talented and passionate cook, enjoyed playing guitar and was also an avid 49ers fan.
A decades-long East Haven educator, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, boating, his small family farm and time spent at their Guilford cottage.
His family said Kyle, who died at age 42, remained "positive throughout his fight, never complaining about the hand he had been dealt."
A fantastic cook, she worked in Guilford and Madison school cafeterias and was a North Madison Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary member
He taught at DHHS and at Blessed Sacrament in Hamden before retiring. He was a wonderful storyteller and a mentor to many of his students.
She spent many happy years at the Hearth at Tuxis Pond, treasured friendships and enjoyed crafts, music, dark chocolate and ice cream.
Devoted to advocating for those unable to do so themselves, she was honored for her "outstanding dedication" to the SARAH Foundation.
Born in Scotland, he and his family immigrated to the U.S. aboard the RMS Transylvania. Active in many clubs, he also coached little league.
A noted hypnotherapist, she relished every moment with her sons, taught catechism, loved the arts and was most at peace in the outdoors.
Dick, a standout football and tennis star in his youth, was a devoted family man and the owner and operator of R.L. Cella Mason Contractors.
An exercise enthusiast "far ahead" of the fitness movement, she read voraciously, was an amazing baker, seamstress, artist, and gardener.
Doris, who dedicated her life to helping children, was a decades-long elementary school teacher who retired from Our Lady of Mercy School.
A trailblazer, she was an educator, inventor, patent holder, and costume designer, who loved the arts, singing, dancing and the outdoors.
A home care nurse, she'd become a cosmetologist, working in salons, senior and rehab facilities and convalescent homes, retiring at age 85.
An Air Force pilot for 10 years, he'd fly for several airlines until he retired, from flying, in 1991. He worked at Rings End until age 87.
A DHHS grad, he pursued music, moved to NYC, toured with his band, and later joined the NYPD and held an annual benefit for kids in need.
Among the oldest members of the Annex Y.M.A Italian Club, he owned Lou's Club '70,' loved travel with his wife, bocce, and was a Yankees fan
Michael, known for his kindness and upbeat personality, was a devoted son, brother and friend.
Born the day Lindberg flew across the Atlantic in 1927, Shirley traced her family tree back to Mary Chilton, an orphan on the Mayflower.
Mary, who loved travel, worked for Prudential Insurance Company and for the Madison Police Department over the course of her career.
He lived in Madison for 35 years, enjoyed boating on the Sound, tennis, playing guitar and banjo and cheering for UCONN women's basketball.
A Hand high school prom queen, she was a knitter whose Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls won many first place prizes at the Durham Fair.
Proud of her Madison lineage going back generations, she'd be seen daily in summer riding her purple bicycle to the Madison Beach Club.
Daughter of Madison's Jeffrey Elementary School namesake J. Milton Jeffrey, she was a hairdresser and loved caring for her grandchildren.
A world traveler who hosted legendary Thanksgiving dinners, she was known as "Mrs. Feeney" to her students at Madison Country Day School.
Loving “Poppy” to 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, he was a volunteer coach and served as a board member for several charities.