Guilford Funeral Home http://guilfordfuneralhome.com en Mrs. Nell E. Mace [04/16/1916 - 05/13/2013] In Guilford, Monday, May 13, 2013, Mrs. Nell E. Mace of Granite Rd, Guilford passed away peacefully. Wife of the late Al Mace. Nell was born April 7, 1916 in Norwood, MA, daughter of the late Stanley and Dominica Jasionis. Mother of Richard Mace and his wife Joanne of Guilford. Also survived by five grandchildren, Sharon Gigas, Lorraine McLeish, Mary Beth Perfetto, Maureen O’Buck and Janet Foster, along with twelve great grandchildren and a large extended family of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by five sisters and a brother. Mrs. Mace loved traveling and was a loyal fan of the Red Sox, Patriots and Notre Dame. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford on Friday, May 17 at 10:30am. Friends may call Thursday, May 16 from 4 – 7 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Burial services will take place privately.

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]]> Mr. Charles H. Ellwanger [08/15/1933 - 05/13/2013] In CT Hospice, Branford, Monday, May 13, 2013, Charles H. Ellwanger of Branford passed away peacefully. Beloved companion of the late Barbara Chaffin. Charles was born Aug. 15, 1933 in The Bronx, son of the late Henry and Paula Ellwanger. Loving father of Charles F. Ellwanger of The Bronx, Joseph M Ellwanger and companion Donna Clark of Philadelphia, PA and Carolyn Kuczenski and her husband Thomas of Madison. Also survived by a sister Helen Brown of Clearwater, FL and the Chaffin family children, David and John Chaffin and Jennifer Mulvaney. Mr. Ellwanger served his country in the US Navy and started his working career as a marine engineer. He later went on to work and retired as a publisher for a number of trade magazines. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial service on Tuesday, May 21 at 11am at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Burial will follow in Alder Brook cemetery, Boston St, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Ellwanger’s memory may be made to American Diabetes Assoc, 306 Industrial Park Rd, # 105, Middletown, CT 06457.

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]]> Mr. Joseph P. Mettler [07/13/1925 - 05/11/2013] In Middlesex Weiss Hospice, Middletown, Joseph P. Mettler of Clinton, formerly a long time resident of Madison passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Jean Mettler. Joseph was born July 13, 1925 in Middletown, son of the late Paul and Elizabeth Mauer Mettler. Loving father of Barbara and Ken Brown of AZ, Beverly and Fred Driscoll of New London, Dianna and Sam Sanso of Clinton, Linda Power of Westbrook and Margaret and Paul Rembisz of Clinton. Also survived by nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren and his significant other Terry Mittica. Memorial services will be held at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford on Sunday, 19 at 3pm. Friends may call prior to the services from 1 – 3 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, Guilford. Burial will take place privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Mettler’s memory may be made to Middlesex Weiss Hospice, Office of Philanthropy, Middlesex Hospital, 28 Crescent St, Middletown, CT 06457.

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]]> Mr. Peter M. Kilbride [04/04/1947 - 05/11/2013] In Branford, Saturday May 11, 2013, Peter M. Kilbride formerly of Guilford passed away peacefully. Peter was born in New Haven on April 4, 1947 son of the late William and Marie Hogan Kilbride. Father of Andrew (Cindy) Kilbride, Kelly Anne (Stephen) Christie, Suzanne Kilbride, Ryan (Bobbi – Ann) Kilbride, Megan Kilbride (Tara Amatrudo), Kevin Kilbride, Sean P. Kilbride and a predeceased son, Jamie Scott Kilbride. Brother of Ann T. Kilbride, Jane (Terry) McIntyre, Moira (James) Whitley and Paul Kilbride. Also survived by two grandsons, a granddaughter and a large extended family. Predeceased by a brother David Kilbride and a sister Ellen Kilbride. Peter served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated Peter M. Kilbride and Associates a Real Estate Appraisal company for many years. Friends are invited to calling hours on Wednesday, May 15 from 5 – 8 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. A memorial Mass and burial are being planned for date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Kilbride’s memory may be made to Trust for the care of Sean P. Kilbride, c/o Kelly (Kilbride) Christie, 82 Cedar Hill Rd, Guilford, CT 06437.

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]]> Mr. Vincent C. Durazzo [02/16/1941 - 05/11/2013] In CT Hospice, Branford, Saturday, May 11, 2013, Vincent C. Durazzo, 72, of 75 Bittersweet Circle, Guilford. Beloved husband of 49 years to Regina Mae Butcher Durazzo. Born on February 16, 1941 in New Haven, CT, son of the late Carmine and Theresa Landolfi Durazzo. Loving father of Vincent C. Durazzo Jr and his wife Joanne of East Haven and Carmine J. Durazzo of Guilford. Also survived by his beloved granddaughters Michelle R. Durazzo and Danielle N. Durazzo. Mr. Durazzo enjoyed traveling, especially taking cruises and going to Atlantic City and Wildwood, NJ. He loved working outside and on his cars. He was a well-loved man and will be missed by all who knew him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 21 at 10am in St. Margaret’s RC Church, 24 Academy St, Madison, CT. Burial will follow Mass in St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven, CT. Friends may call Monday, May 20 from 4 to 8pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Contributions in memory of Mr. Durazzo may be made to American Diabetes Association, 306 Industrial Park Rd, # 105, Middletown, CT 06457.

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]]> Mr. Henry Stephen Miller [02/25/1922 - 05/07/2013] Entered into eternal rest late May 7, 2013: Henry Stephen Miller, 91, a proud U.S. Navy veteran. Born Feb. 25, 1922, this Guilford native leaves behind his beloved family: Elizabeth "Marzy" F. Miller; daughter Joan M. Peterson of Lilburn, GA.; son and daughter-in-law John H. and Heidi Ahlstrom-Miller of Branford; granddaughter and family Mia and Bryn, Ava, Ella and Brynna Park, also of Lilburn; sister Helen M. Corbo of New Jersey and numerous nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his brothers Rudolph and Zigmunt and his sisters Theresa, Agnes and Leonora. Retired from the Prudential Insurance firm, Hank enjoyed fishing with his friends Howard, Jack and Bob. He also loved to restore old Mercedes Benz vehicles, and feed his ducks. He was an avid Red Sox fan and former member of the New Haven Gun Club. He lived for 91 years on this earth with a loving family, and he died peacefully. Hank would say, "Who could ask for more?" Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 2 pm in the North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd, Guilford. Friends may call on Tues, May 14 from 5 – 7 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Dudley Farm Foundation, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, CT 06437.

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]]> Mrs. Eleanor (Betty) Gray Stoddard [04/20/1912 - 05/06/2013] In Guilford, Monday, May 6, 2013, Eleanor (Betty) Gray Stoddard, 101, of 268 Mirror Ln, Guilford. Wife of the late Edmund L. Stoddard. Born in Montclair, NJ on April 20, 1912, daughter of the late Ernest F, and Mabel Woodhouse Gray. Mrs. Stoddard is survived by her step-sons Edmund L. Stoddard Jr and his wife Patricia of Tewksbury, MA and Paul R. Stoddard and his wife Bonnie of Madison, CT. Also survived by five step-grandchildren. Predeceased by her first husband Walter Nichol and her sister, Ivy Gray. Betty attended Julia Richmond High School & Business School in New York City and was the grand secretary for the Eastern Star in Greenwich and Guilford, CT. She was also a member of the Ladies Guild Zion Episcopal Church in North Branford. Betty made friends where ever she went. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, May 19 at 2pm in the Zion Episcopal Church, 326 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford, CT 06471. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations in Betty’s memory may be made to the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, PO Box 143, Plymouth, CT 06785 or Zion Episcopal Church, 326 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford, CT 06471 or CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405.

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]]> Mrs. Barbara L. Joslyn [10/12/1934 - 05/01/2013] In Miami, FL, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, Barbara L. Joslyn, 78, of Candle Reef Condominiums, Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, formerly of Guilford, CT passed away peacefully. Barbara is the beloved wife of Richard A. Joslyn. Born in Duluth, MN on October 12, 1934, daughter of the late William and Violet Lind Hedeen. Loving mother of Richard A. Joslyn III and his wife Nancy of Norwalk, CT and Christian W. Joslyn and his wife Sheri of East Haddam, CT. Also survived by her grandchildren, Richard Philip, Kevin, Jeffrey, Julia and Meigan. Predeceased by a son, Philip Davidson Joslyn. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10am in the First Congregational Church, 122 Broad St, Guilford. Burial will follow the services in Alder Brook Cemetery, Boston Street, Guilford. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Joslyn may be made to Yvonne A. Galiber Breast Cancer Foundation, PO Box 649, c/o Yvonne Galiber, Christiansted, USVI 00821.

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]]> Mrs. Melissa Snow Jamidar [03/08/1961 - 04/30/2013] In Guilford, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, after a long courageous battle with cancer Melissa Snow Jamidar of Guilford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Dr. Priya A. Jamidar. Melissa was born March 8, 1961 in New Britain, CT, daughter of Raymond Charles Snow and Nellie Tarauskas Snow. She was the loving mother of Christopher Jamidar and Tristan Jamidar. She is survived by her aunts, Julia Strawhince of Orange and Barbara Delaney of Chester, CT. She was predeceased by her brother Jonathan Snow Melissa attended Moreland Hill School in Kensington ,CT and then New Britain High School. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Emerson College in Boston. Worked at the Wadsworth Athenium in Hartford and then in the UCONN media center. After marriage, she and her husband Dr. Priya Jamidar moved to Los Angeles. She worked at the Getty Conservation Institute and the Los Angeles public library (Pacific Palisades branch). She returned to Connecticut in 2004. She was an avid tennis player and enjoyed sailing. She was a member of the Pine Orchard Yacht Club , the Guilford Racquet Club and the Sachem’s Head Yacht Club A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford on Friday, May 3, at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Melissa Jamidar Fund, c/o Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St, Guilford, CT 06437.

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]]> Mr. Timothy B. Taylor [03/26/1942 - 04/27/2013] In CT Hospice, Branford on Saturday, April 27, 2013, Timothy B. Taylor of Guilford passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Diana Cooke. Tim was born March 26, 1942, son of the late John I. Taylor and Margaret Blake Taylor. Father of Justin Taylor of Chicago, IL and Leah Van Ness Taylor of Hailey, ID. In addition to his wife and two children he is survived by three brothers, John Taylor of Boulder, CO, David Taylor of Jamaica Plain, MA and Benjamin Taylor of Brookline, MA; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Bashawaty of Middlebury, CT; a stepson, Tim Caputo of West Newton, MA; a grandson; and seven step-grandchildren. That Tim Taylor brought a stately intelligence to hockey surprised no one. Educated at Harvard, he became the winningest hockey coach at Yale University, an English major spinning the X’s and O’s of playmaking into a victorious narrative in many a year. Mr. Taylor was named Eastern College Athletic Conference coach of the year three times, an award that now bears his name. A gifted athlete, Mr. Taylor was captain of the hockey team at Milton Academy and captain of the Ivy League championship team his senior year at Harvard, from which he graduated in 1963. After he almost made the 1964 Olympic squad, the Olympics became a life goal he realized first as an assistant coach for the 1984 hockey team and then as head coach in 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway. He was Yale’s coach from 1976 until 2006, and his 337 victories were the most posted by a hockey coach at the university. Mr. Taylor brought the team to the ECAC playoffs 19 times, including once to the championship. He coached six Ivy League champion teams and was named ECAC coach of the year in 1987, ’92, and ’98. Mr. Taylor played on the US National Team in 1965 and 1967 and subsequently became its head coach, leading Team USA in 1991 to its best finish in the Canada Cup. In 2006, USA Hockey presented him its Distinguished Achievement Award. Born in Boston, Timothy Blake Taylor grew up in South Natick, MA, the second of four brothers. Although he excelled at all sports, Mr. Taylor was drawn to hockey even as a boy skating on the frozen Charles River. Tim’s father, John I. Taylor, was president of the Boston Globe, but Mr. Taylor never really considered a newspaper career. Turning to coaching hockey in his 20s, Tim help create a youth hockey program in Greater Boston. He spent seven years as an assistant at Harvard before Yale named him head coach in 1976. After Yale, he worked in various capacities for USA Hockey and the US National Junior Team. He was in Russia just a few months before his death, helping to guide yet one more generation of players to the Gold Medal. While at Yale, Mr. Taylor met Diana Cooke, an admissions officer who became the liaison to the hockey team. They married a decade ago and were together close to 25 years. Diana said that throughout his life and career, Mr. Taylor “wanted to be sure he made a contribution that was bigger than himself. He wanted to feel that in some small way he made the world a better place for others. And sometimes he would tell me that he didn’t see his role as being only a father or only a coach. His motivation for the amount of hours he put into his passion was that there had to be a purpose to our lives that was bigger than we as individuals. I feel from the many letters we received prior to his death that he accomplished that.” A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 12 noon in Memorial Church, Harvard Yard in Cambridge, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Taylor’s memory may be made to Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or to the Old Meeting House Francestown New Hampshire, PO Box 213, Francestown, NH 03043.

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