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Carolyn Kneen Evans, lover and defender of Connecticut's woods, waters, and wildlife, died January 4, 2014 at the age of 82. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 8, 1931, Carolie, as she was known, attended The Laurel School, Bradford Junior College and Cornell University, Class of 1953. Her family moved east in the 50s when her father was offered a job in New Haven.
Carolie dedicated herself to others and her family, to land protection, recycling, and community. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially on the water or in the woods. Carolie learned to sail on Lake Erie and later, in 1967, she was one of four women representing the Sachems Head Yacht Club in the Adams Cup Eliminations. Skiing and gardening were also favorite activities.
She believed that volunteers formed the fabric of a community, and helped to set up a volunteer bureau in New Haven and then for schools in Guilford. While her children were young, she helped with scouting, school field trips, library programs, Red Cross blood drives, and numerous other volunteer activities. She set up Guilfords community gardens on Nut Plains Road.
Carolies proudest accomplishments included the work she completed to preserve land in Connecticut. Her friendly, professional style and nurturing ways endeared her to hundreds of land trust leaders and landowners. She organized the formation and incorporation of Guilford Recycling in 1974, twelve years before recycling became mandated by the state. Funds earned from the sale of the communities donated glass and aluminum were donated to the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT) for open space acquisition. She served on the Land Study Committee for the Town of Guilford with the New Haven Water Company, served on the GLCTs Board of Directors, and as chair of the Guilford Land Acquisition Committee. In 1977 she was appointed to the Guilford Conservation Commission and was one of two members who developed the Open Space Map used by the Commission and other Guilford boards and organizations in connection with the Towns 1978 Plan of Conservation and Development. From 1984-96 she worked for The Nature Conservancy as Director of Land Protection and as Director of the Land Trust Service Bureau. During her tenure, Carolie was responsible for securing protected status for over 6,100 acres in CT and added another 5,000 acres to the Conservancys registry program. She was also named to the National Land Trust Council. Carolie was instrumental in negotiating the town's protection of the 600-acre East River Preserve. She loved hiking and taking walks with friends and family.
Carolie was the daughter of Harold (Hal) Fitch Kneen and Carol Darrach Beattie Kneen. She was predeceased by a brother, Jamie Fitch Kneen; a sister, Nancy Kneen; her parents, and former husbands Gordon A. Evans and Robert O. Rawson. She is survived by a brother, Brewster Kneen (Cathleen), of Ottawa, Ontario; her daughter Nancy Wolff (William) of Bridgewater Center, VT; her son Gordon Alan Evans, Jr. (Maria) of North Haven, CT, and daughter Sally Harold of Fairfield, CT as well as her adoring grandchildren, Jessica Wolff Keating, Katie Wolff Bryant, Peter Wolff, Andrew Wolff and Annie, Lucia and Nina Harold, her great grandchildren Alma and Orson Keating, and many nieces and nephews. She will be sorely missed by all, including her partner, Jules Prown, of North Branford.
A celebration of Carolies life will be held at the First Congregational Church in Guilford on January 25, 2014 at 11:00 am. Contributions in Carolie's memory may be made to the Guilford Land Conservation Trust, Box 200, Guilford, CT 06427 or The Nature Conservancy, 55 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510.
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Tragically on Thursday, November 14, 2013 Mary Jean ( M.J. ) Nichol longtime resident of Guilford, formerly of Long Island, NY passed away. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Nichol and loving mother of Bruce A. Nichol of Branford. Mrs. Nichol was born Aug. 5, 1930 in Rochester , NY, daughter of the late Norma Black. Also survived by a sister, Lois Slagle of ME, a sister-in-law, Sandra Coddington and her husband Richard of Sanibel, FL , three nieces, Melissa Wilson, Jeanine Slagle and Jennifer Naab, a nephew, Jeffrey Slagle and her two surrogate grandchildren, Paul and Julia Howard-Flanders. Mrs. Nichol retired from teaching in Bellmore, Long Island and retired to the Connecticut shore where the Nichols had summered for many years. She enjoyed antiquing and crafts.
A celebration of life will be announced in the near future. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
In Rockland, MA, Friday, November 22, 2013, Maria Jennie Leonardi, 94, died peacefully. She resided at 10 Shaw Rd, Rockland, MA. She was known to family and friends as Jennie. She was beloved wife of the late Ernest Leonardi. She was born April 15, 1919 in East Haven, CT, daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Palmieri Gentile. Loving mother of Catherine Genera and her husband Thomas of Guilford, CT, Carol Lynn Wheeler and her husband Daniel of WA, and Janet Leonardi and her husband Michael Handler of Middletown, CT. Predeceased by her son Ernest James Leonardi and her daughter Phyllis Jean Leonardi. She also is survived by three grandchildren, Phillip Thomas Genera, Kerri and Dane Wheeler, daughter-in-law Cora Leonardi Smith of MA and several loving nieces and nephews. She was raised in a close and beautiful family. She is also predeceased by a brother Frank Gentile, sisters Mary Ginnetti and Diane Landino.
Jennie grew up in East Haven. After her marriage to Ernest they lived in New Haven, Milford and Ansonia. Jennie was a devoted mother and wife, and very proud that all of her children graduated from college.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November, 29 at 11 am in St. Mary's Church, 731 Main St, Branford, CT 06405. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, 769 Ella Grasso Blvd, New Haven. Friends may call prior to Mass from 9 to 10:30 am at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Contributions in Jennie's memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc, 5 Brookside Dr, Wallingford, CT 06492. 
Gerald S. Walton, "Jerry", of Madison passed away, Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Yale New Haven Hospital . Beloved husband of 57 years to Rosemary Young Walton. Son of the late Wilbur and Geraldine Sanders Walton, of South Bend, IN. Father of Steven Walton, his wife Diane, and their children Daniel and Leah of Acton, MA, Karen Lourd, husband Paul, and their children Erica and David of Wilton, CT, Kathy Walton and her daughters Nicole and Katlin, of Southbury, CT, Kristine Kehoe, her husband Kevin, and their triplets, Patrick, Matthew, and Mikayla of Madison, CT, and Kevin Walton, his wife Marnie, and sons Sean and Tyler of Manchester, CT.
Jerry was a Deacon at St. Margarets R.C. Church in Madison and at St. Therese Church in Branford. He was very active in many civic organizations and he constantly dedicated himself to helping others. He graduated from Wabash College and received a PhD from Rutgers University. He had worked at CT Agricultural Station in New Haven and at Clinton Nursery in Clinton. Jerry enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports.
Friends are invited to calling hours on Friday, Nov. 29 from 4 7 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church, 109 Leetes Island Rd, Branford on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10 am. Burial will follow Mass in West Cemetery, Route 1, Madison. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777. 
Wednesday, November 27, 2013, Joan L. Carroll longtime resident of Guilford passed away peacefully. Joan was the wife of the late Robert J. Carroll. Joan was born in Hartford on July 14, 1930, daughter of the late Morris F. Leamy and Helena Hampson Leamy. Pre-deceased by sister Ann L. Larson and brother James Leamy. Beloved mother of Elizabeth Carroll-Horrocks and her husband Thomas of Cambridge, MA, R. Andrew Carroll and his wife Melissa of Guilford, William Carroll and his wife Celia of Cincinnati, OH, Thomas Carroll and his wife Antoinette of Stratford and Megan Carroll and her partner Michelle Price of Bethesda, MD. Also survived by nine grandchildren, Caitlin (Jeffrey) Carroll Sullivan, Patrick, Gillian, Connor, Kevin, Nolan, Kathryn, Lindsay, and Christopher Carroll; sister-in-law Sister Jean Carroll and cousin Sister Nancy McNamara, many devoted nieces and nephews, and her beautiful four-legged friend Ruby.
Joan earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from St. Joseph College in West Hartford, CT. She taught at Guilford Lakes School for nineteen years, was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a board member of the Guilford Foundation, and was a faithful parishioner of St. George Church, where she was a member of Marthas Partners and had many friends.
Friends are invited to calling hours on Monday, December 2 from 4 7 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford, on Tues. Dec. 3, at 10am. Burial will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2969 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518-255, St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford, CT 06437 or The Guilford Foundation PO Box 35, Guilford, CT 06437. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com
Sharon Caputo Generoso, beloved wife of David Generoso, died on Saturday November 30, 2013 after a courageous 8 year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends. She was born on July 19, 1953 to Thomas Caputo of North Branford, and the late Shirley Butler Caputo. She also leaves behind two loving daughters, Allison and Elaine. She was the proud grandmother of Isabelle Grace. She was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Ann (Joseph) Secondino, of Guilford. She is survived by her sisters Carol Caputo of FL, Mary-Lou (Tony) Bonanzino of Spokane, WA, Rosemarie (Charlie) Pogmore of Lebanon, CT, and Diane (Bill) Cremin of Wallingford, CT. She also leaves behind many devoted nieces and nephews. She most recently worked at Yale University with a wonderful group of people whom she loved dearly. She truly enjoyed her time spent there and was proud to be a part of such a hard working team. She cherished the moments spent on family vacations and the time in Cape Cod with her sisters and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford on Thursday December 5th 2013 at 10:00 in the morning. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Ave, North Haven. Family and friends may call Wednesday December 4th from 4 7 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Sherry may be made to Daughters of Our Lady of The Garden, 138 Linden St #16, Brooklyn, NY 11221. 
In Guilford, CT, Tuesday, December 10, 2013, Kathleen M. Sullivan, 59, long time resident of Guilford. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 12, 1954, beloved daughter of Bo and Marie Whitman Mooradian of Guilford. Loving mother of Devin Sullivan and Shannon F. Claussen and her husband Chris. Sister of Beth Stannard, Chris Mooradian and Connie Leckey. Also survived by four grandchildren.
Kathy loved her friends and family and was passionate about her children and grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 6pm at Christ Chapel, 1185 Durham Rd, Madison, CT 06443. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kathleen may be made to Heifer International, 1 World Ave, Little Rock, AR 72202. 
Joseph "Joe" D'Amico Jr., of 60 Tanner Marsh Rd., Guilford, CT, beloved husband of Dorothy for 66 years, died peacefully on Friday Dec. 13th, 2013 at Hospice of Connecticut in Branford. He was born on Feb. 6, 1925 in Guilford, CT to Inncenzo and Amelia D'Amico. Joe is survived by five children; Michael of Ocala, FI, Richard and his wife Kathy of Killingworth CT, Larry of North Haven, CT, David and Tina of Guilford, CT, and Lisa D'Amico Ludington and Donald of Guilford. He also leaves seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He leaves Louis D'Amico, Nick D'Amico and Gloria D'Amico Smith and was predeceased by William, Rose, Victor, and Norman
D'Amico. Joe owned and operated his own landscape construction business serving Guilford and the surrounding communities for 50 years before he retired. He served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ranger. Joe was elected to the Guilford Board of Education where he served an 8 year term. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, BPOE 1784 of Westbrook, and was a lifetime member of St. Georges Church of Guilford and the church's Parish Council.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 18 at 10am in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford. Burial will follow Mass in Nut Plains Cemetery, Nut Plains Rd, Guilford. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 17 from 5 to 8pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. D'Amico may be made to St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St. Guilford, CT 06437. 
Donald Joseph Lowell, 70, of North Guilford, beloved husband of Donna (Hill) Lowell, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 13. He was born on October 12, 1943 in New Haven, CT to Donald T. and Grace E. (Phelon) Lowell. He leaves behind his loving daughter, Jessica Dowd, and her husband Gregg, of Guilford and his beloved granddaughter Megan Lizzie Dowd.
An informal gathering to celebrate his life will be held Sunday, December 22 from 2-4 pm at Living Rock Church, 138 Rte. 81, Killingworth, CT. If Don touched your life in a special way, the family asks you to share your story with them in a personal note. A basket will be provided. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with Dons giving spirit, contributions can be made to bring clean water to the world at my.lifetoday.org/give. 
In Watrous Nursing Center, Madison, on Monday December 16, 2013, Angela Sirugo, 101, of Madison, formerly of New York . Beloved wife of the late Oratius ( Ray ) Sirugo and mother of the late Ray L. Sirugo. Born on August 19, 1912 in New York, NY, daughter of the late Mauro and Leontina Grisolia. One of seven loving sisters, she is survived by her sister Albina Pauzano of Guilford, a grandson, a daughter-in-law and a devoted extended family, which includes nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews and great grandnieces and nephews.
After graduating from Washington Irving High School in Manhattan, Angela began her career as a seamstress at the Sirugo Dress Company, where she met and later married the son of the owner. She and her husband owned the company until his death in 1987.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford on Friday, December 20 at 9:30am. Burial to follow Mass in Woodlawn Cemetery, NY. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Sirugo may be made to the donors favorite charity. 
Suddenly, Monday, December 16, 2013, Joseph Pascale, of 322 Horse Pond Rd, Madison, passed away. Beloved husband of Cynthia Beaumont Pascale. Joe was born in New Haven on Oct. 15, 1951,son of the late Henry Ralph and Veronica Connelly Pascale Sr. of Guilford, Loving father of Moira Cotlier-Cassell and her husband Ian of New Haven, and Grace and Jack Pascale of Madison, along with their mother Mary Ellen McGuire. Beloved stepfather of Justin and Jaclyn Beaumont, also of Madison. Cherished grandfather of Sean and Nolan Cotlier. Survived by his brothers Henry Pascale of Guilford and James Pascale of Clinton. Predeceased by his sister Margaret Putney. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Joe graduated from Guilford High School in 1970 and spent much of his career as a printed circuit board designer for companies including General Electric, General Datacomm, where he earned numerous awards, and Bose. His true passion, however, was carpentry and painting. He was the president of the former J.M. Grace, LLC and most recently worked for R.C.R. Russo Corp. of Guilford. He had a great eye for design and a gift for historic renovation. In addition to his work, Joe was a past president of the Sacred Heart Academy Father's Club, a parishioner of St. Margaret Church in Madison, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed many summers at the Owenego Beach Club and Inn.
Joe was a British auto enthusiast, an excellent photographer and an exceptional skier. He had a true love of life and enjoyed spending time with his family. His sense of humor and kindness will be missed by all who knew him.
Friends may call Sunday, Dec 22 from 4 7pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Margarets RC Church, 24 Academy St, Madison on Mon, Dec 23 at 11:30 am. Burial will follow Mass in Alder Brook Cemetery, Boston St, Guilford. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. 
Maureen Cyr Caruso, beloved wife of Joshua Caruso, beloved mother of Madelyn Rose Caruso and Ava Juliette Caruso, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2013.. Maureen was born in Stamford, CT on June 18, 1980, daughter of Ronald W. Cyr and Shan Murphy Cyr of Guilford. She is survived by her sister Juliette Cyr McSweet and family, (Joseph, Emma and Sean) of Guilford. She is also survived by her loving in-laws, Mary Lou Woods, Jay and Barbara Caruso, brother-in-law Jonathan Caruso all of Branford, sister in law Genny Caruso of San Diego, CA and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Upon graduation from Guilford High School, Maureen received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duquesne University. She then earned her RN at Bridgeport School of Nursing. Not only was Mo a devoted caregiver to her children, she worked as a Registered Nurse at Yale New Haven Hospital with her beloved colleagues on 9 West. Her choice of healthcare as a profession was inspired by her early experiences with numerous procedures to repair her congenital heart defect. Mo has been described by her colleagues and patients as a kind, compassionate, caring nurse; by her extended family as a beautiful and adoring spouse and mother; and by her immediate family as a precious, devoted wife, loving sister and daughter. She treasured her friends and they treasured her positive attitude, sense of loyalty and joy.
Maureen and Josh lived in Branford for ten years prior to moving to her dream house in Clinton earlier in 2013.
Friends are invited to calling hours on Sunday, Dec. 29 from 4 8 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 30 at 10 am in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Maureen Caruso Education Fund; Attn: Jessica Boardman, 1 Park Sat, PO Box 369, Guilford, CT 06437.
Richard Canning Ballard, age 70, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, of Guilford passed away on December 22, losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the husband of 30 years to the late Joanne Bailey. Richard was born December 4, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Richard E. and Marguerite C. Ballard.
Richard graduated from the New York Military Academy and went on to receive a Bachelors Degree from the University of New Haven. Richard served one tour in Vietnam as an Army Infantry Officer (1st LT) from 1968-69. He received several awards including the Army Air Medal for volunteering and successfully completing over 30 deep reconnaissance helicopter missions. Richard later went on to work for the USPS and then eventually retired from the Metro North Railroad.
Richard was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was through the church that he met his wife and made many life long friendships. Richard was a very kind and generous man, who consistently displayed an unselfish love to all he knew and anyone in need.
Father of Michael (Kristine) Ballard of Idaho, Bill (Missy) Ballard of Florida, Scott (Laurie) Ballard of Guilford, Sarah (Drew) Ferrillo of South Carolina, Julie (Martin) Potter of N. Branford, and Seth Ballard of Granby. Richard is also survived by his 16 grandchildren and two sisters; Anne Ballard of Branford and Beth Ballard of Milford.
The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff at Gladeview retirement Center in Old Saybrook.
Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 275 Warpas Rd. in Madison at 4pm on December 26.
In Cromwell, CT, Tuesday, December 24, 2013, Carol P. Larson, 70, of 33 Boston Terrace, Guilford. Born in New Milford, CT on April 19, 1943, daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy Grace Parkerton. Loving mother of Lisa Larson Zabski and her husband Jesse of Meriden, NH. Also survived by her sister Patricia Midgett of NC, nephew Daniel Midgett, niece Denise Gradus and great niece and nephew Kristi and Drew Gradus all of Swansboro, NC.
Carol always treasured her family which included her pets. She loved the holidays, so it was no surprise she decided to say goodbye on Christmas Eve.
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 1pm in Westside Cemetery, Guilford. Contributions in memory of Carol may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 6062, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6662. 
Herrick Stickney, beloved husband of Susan Stickney and much loved father of Ashe Herrick Stickney died December 19, 2013, where he most wanted to be, at home, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. His courage, grace and fierce dignity, while ill with many complications, inspired and amazed many. In addition to his wife and son, Herrick is also survived by his older brother Albert Stickney III, wife Susie and their two daughters Katharine an Annie.
Herrick was born on July 24, 1949 in Middletown, CT to the late Albert Stickney, Jr. and the late Eleanor Herrick Stickney. He graduated from Millbrook Prep School where he played football and was captain of the hockey team. He later attended Franklin & Marshall College and University of New Haven. He was a Navy Veteran and served on the John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier. He and Susan were married outdoors on August 16, 1974. They found a beautiful piece of land in Guilford, where Herrick designed and built their passive solar home. Later additions and renovations were added as the years went by. Herrick was a self-employed contractor and master carpenter for over thirty years. Their home & greenhouse was featured in an article in both Traditional Homes and Connecticut Magazine. Susan & Herrick enjoyed many years together, raising orchids, gardening, and studying nature.
Herrick spent a part of each year of his life, at his most loved family summer home on Grindstone Island, on the St. Lawrence River. He was an avid birder, and loved to add new birds to his life list. Herrick was also a gifted photographer and spent many hours building his lifes work of photographing the flora and fauna of the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding islands. Herrick was an expert boatsman and loved to waterski. He loved to help a friend solve a problem no matter how small. His sense of humor, generous always kind personality, and never failing sunny outlook on life, even while ill, will long be remembered and admired. He will be acutely missed by many, most especially his best friend, his brother and his wife and son.
Friends are invited to calling hours on Sat. Jan. 4 from 5 8 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Burial will be held privately. Donations may be made to Thousand Island Land Trust, 135 John St, Clayton, NY 13624. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com
David George Nelson, 86, of Madison, CT passed away peacefully on December 22, 2013 surrounded by his loving wife and family at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. David was born on September 9, 1927 in Wilson CT, the son of the late David and Signe Skoland Nelson. His only brother Roland predeceased him. David was the beloved husband of Gerd Nelson for 62 years and the devoted father of Gary (Pam) Nelson, Nancy (Mark) Eastwood, Kenneth Nelson, and David (Danielle) Nelson. He was also the proud grandfather of Courtney, Lindsay, Kristen, Wesley and Katherine. David grew up in Newark, NJ where he excelled in school and athletics. He led his high school basketball team to the state championship and was offered a scholarship to play at Seton Hall University. He declined in order to work and took evening classes at Newark College of Engineering where he received his degree in mechanical engineering. David accepted a GM position in Connecticut and relocated his family to Madison in 1968. He started his own business, Lenco Precision Products Inc., in 1980 and worked well into his seventies. David was an avid golfer and was a member at Madison Country Club for over 30 years. His favorite times where spent on Nantucket Island with his family where he enjoyed golfing, fishing, grilling and going to the beach. He loved music, dancing and traveling with his wife, Gerd. David will be remembered, missed and loved by all who knew him.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 4th, 2014 at 11am with a 10am visitation in the Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Lane, Madison CT 06443.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Nelson may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405, Madison Strong House, 546 Durham Rd., Madison, CT 06443 or Madison ABC Program, PO Box 371, Madison, CT 06443.
Carolyn Kneen Evans, lover and defender of Connecticut's woods, waters, and wildlife, died January 4, 2014 at the age of 82. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 8, 1931, Carolie, as she was known, attended The Laurel School, Bradford Junior College and Cornell University, Class of 1953. Her family moved east in the 50s when her father was offered a job in New Haven.
Carolie dedicated herself to others and her family, to land protection, recycling, and community. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially on the water or in the woods. Carolie learned to sail on Lake Erie and later, in 1967, she was one of four women representing the Sachems Head Yacht Club in the Adams Cup Eliminations. Skiing and gardening were also favorite activities.
She believed that volunteers formed the fabric of a community, and helped to set up a volunteer bureau in New Haven and then for schools in Guilford. While her children were young, she helped with scouting, school field trips, library programs, Red Cross blood drives, and numerous other volunteer activities. She set up Guilfords community gardens on Nut Plains Road.
Carolies proudest accomplishments included the work she completed to preserve land in Connecticut. Her friendly, professional style and nurturing ways endeared her to hundreds of land trust leaders and landowners. She organized the formation and incorporation of Guilford Recycling in 1974, twelve years before recycling became mandated by the state. Funds earned from the sale of the communities donated glass and aluminum were donated to the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT) for open space acquisition. She served on the Land Study Committee for the Town of Guilford with the New Haven Water Company, served on the GLCTs Board of Directors, and as chair of the Guilford Land Acquisition Committee. In 1977 she was appointed to the Guilford Conservation Commission and was one of two members who developed the Open Space Map used by the Commission and other Guilford boards and organizations in connection with the Towns 1978 Plan of Conservation and Development. From 1984-96 she worked for The Nature Conservancy as Director of Land Protection and as Director of the Land Trust Service Bureau. During her tenure, Carolie was responsible for securing protected status for over 6,100 acres in CT and added another 5,000 acres to the Conservancys registry program. She was also named to the National Land Trust Council. Carolie was instrumental in negotiating the town's protection of the 600-acre East River Preserve. She loved hiking and taking walks with friends and family.
Carolie was the daughter of Harold (Hal) Fitch Kneen and Carol Darrach Beattie Kneen. She was predeceased by a brother, Jamie Fitch Kneen; a sister, Nancy Kneen; her parents, and former husbands Gordon A. Evans and Robert O. Rawson. She is survived by a brother, Brewster Kneen (Cathleen), of Ottawa, Ontario; her daughter Nancy Wolff (William) of Bridgewater Center, VT; her son Gordon Alan Evans, Jr. (Maria) of North Haven, CT, and daughter Sally Harold of Fairfield, CT as well as her adoring grandchildren, Jessica Wolff Keating, Katie Wolff Bryant, Peter Wolff, Andrew Wolff and Annie, Lucia and Nina Harold, her great grandchildren Alma and Orson Keating, and many nieces and nephews. She will be sorely missed by all, including her partner, Jules Prown, of North Branford.
A celebration of Carolies life will be held at the First Congregational Church in Guilford on January 25, 2014 at 11:00 am. Contributions in Carolie's memory may be made to the Guilford Land Conservation Trust, Box 200, Guilford, CT 06427 or The Nature Conservancy, 55 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510. 
In Branford Hills Health Care Center, Sunday, January 5, 2014, Lorraine Sawicki, 85, formely of East Haven. Loving wife of the late Edward Sawicki Sr. Born September 19, 1928 in New Haven, daughter of the late Charles and Lorraine Hayden Cummings. Beloved mother of Charles Sawicki of Branford, Joseph Sawicki of New Haven, Lorraine Marino of Branford and Mary Rose Sawicki of Branford. Sister of Robert Cummings of Milford. Predeceased by a son, Edward Sawicki Jr. and brothers, Charles, John, Joseph, Raymond, William, Thomas and George Cummings and a sister, Margaret Travaglino. Also survived by ten grandchildren, Michael (Marla) Ferraiolo, James Marino, Robert Marino and Chris Marino, Scott Perillo, Marc Perillo and Andrew (A.J.) Perillo, Anthony (Abby) Sawicki, John Sawicki, Robert Sawicki and Lauren Sawicki, and eight great grandchildren: Taylor, Michael and Chase; Anthony, Hannah, Haylee and Sophia; and Catalina.
The Sawicki family would like to thank the staff at Branford Hills and Hospice Home Care for all their loving care.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 9 at 11am in St. Mary Church, 731 Main St, Branford. Burial will follow Mass in All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Ave, North Haven. Friends may call prior to Mass on Thur. morning from 9 to 10:30am at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405. 
Dorothy Decker Gargano, age 98, of 35 Graves Avenue, Guilford, CT, beloved wife of the late Andrew A. Gargano, died peacefully on January 10, 2014, surrounded by loved ones at the home of her niece, Barbara Fredericks, with whom she resided. She was born in East Norwalk, CT, to Martha (Penney) and Charles Morse Decker.
She lived most of her life in West Hartford, CT, where her family moved so that her daughter Ruth Ann could be educated at the American School for the Deaf. Dorothy gave much of her time doing volunteer and fund raising events for the school.
She was predeceased by her daughter Ruth Ann, husband Andrew, and sister Mildred DelGrego. She is survived by her brother Joseph Pope of Hamden, CT, her niece Barbara Fredericks of Guilford, CT, and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. During her last months she was lovingly cared for by her niece and special live-in caregiver Margaret Rose Folsom whom she grew to love.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10 am at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 280 Derby Ave, West Haven, CT. Contributions in memory of Dorothy may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405, or the Guilford Visiting Nurse Assn., 753 Boston Post Road; Guilford, CT 06437. 
David M. Baker, 75, of Stony Creek, husband of Ann McCollum Baker, died January 10th, at his home, after a courageous, lengthy battle with cancer.
David grew up in Stony Creek, son of the late Charles and Fannie Baker. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Greg and wife Christie of Stony Creek, son David and his wife Mindy of Branford, and their two lovely daughters, Sydney and Paige. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Baker Smith and her husband Ron of Sunnyvale, California and aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
After graduating from Branford high school, David attended Connecticut School of Electronics where he earned an associates degree in electronics. His long and distinguished career in computer engineering and software began at the Burroughs Corporation. He traveled to 22 states installing radar stations at small Air Force bases until he was inducted into the Army. While stationed in Okinawa, he had many interesting experiences spending time with the people learning their culture. He tutored young students in English and learned to write and speak Japanese. After his discharge from the service, he returned to Burroughs where, in addition to building and maintaining computer hardware, he began his software engineering career. He worked at the Pentagon, Cheyenne Mountain (NORAD) before transferring to Pasadena and San Diego, California where he continued to develop software engineering systems.
David and his family returned to Branford in 1980, where he worked for General Electric. He traveled to GE locations all over the East coast helping to incorporate microcomputers in GE products. David attended night courses at University of Bridgeport and Albertus Magnus, earning a BA degree in 1994.
After working several years at NBC, a GE affiliate, David retired in 2001. He then worked at CuraGen, a biotech company. In 2003, David became Director of Software Engineering for GraphLogic, Inc.
David served on the boards of the Stony Creek Association and the Stony Creek Cemetery Association. He was elected to several terms to the Branford RTM where he served as Majority Leader.
Calling hours will be held at the Guilford Funeral, 115 Church St, Friday, January 17th, 4 to 7 PM. A memorial service will be held at Church of Christ Congregational Church in Stony Creek on Saturday, January 18th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Smilow Cancer Center, PO Box 2038, New Haven, CT 06519 or Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405. 
Paul W. Corsini, beloved husband of Victoria A. (Visel) Corsini, proud father of Maria N. Corsini and Paul M. Corsini and stepfather of Kayla R. Shutak and Taylor J. Shutak, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Paul was born in New Haven, CT on February 19, 1977, son of Frank J. Corsini Sr. and Paula J. Chisholm (Peter) both of Guilford. He is survived by his brother Frank J. Corsini Jr. of Guilford and sister Michelle Corsini- Katz of Hamden. He is also survived by his grandmother, Marie J. Corsini of Guilford and his mother- in-law, Patricia A. Haynes, brother-in-law Arthur F. Merrill, sister in laws Marcella A. Merrill, Laura J. Visel, Nicole E. Visel and Alexandria K. Visel and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Paul was predeceased by his beloved Poppy, Michael W. Corsini Sr.
Paul was a lifelong Guilford resident. He attended Vinal Technical High School, then went on to work as a carpenter for his brother. He later became a union laborer for the Local Union 455. Most recently he worked as a landscaper for Land Designs, LLC. He always had a heart of gold and would do anything for his family and friends.
Friends may call Thursday, January 16 from 4-7 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford, on Friday, January 17 at 10 am. Burial will follow at Nut Plains Cemetery, Nut Plains Rd, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, donations for Pauls childrens education can be made to the Paul Corsini Memorial Fund Guilford Savings Bank, Attn: Kathy Duncan, One Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437.