Recent Death Notices From Guilford

GUILFORD, CT — Here are the recent death notices from Guilford.

David Riley Wright, 85, died Nov. 2, 2025; a U.S. Navy lieutenant and aviator who became chief test pilot for Sikorsky’s S-76 program and a world-record-setting helicopter pilot, he enjoyed traveling, art, and exploring cultures around the world with his wife.

Helen Marie (Niland) Castaldi, 96, died Oct. 20, 2025; a former secretary at General Motors and employee at Yale New Haven Hospital who later co-owned Genesis II religious goods store, she enjoyed antiquing, fashion shows, thrifting, Hummel collecting, and family gatherings.

Ann B. Seseske, 99, died Oct. 14, 2025; longtime secretary at Calvin Leete Elementary School and co-owner of a roadside stand on Route 1, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, traveling, and time with her family.

Constance (Monte) Bruzy, 71, died Oct. 11, 2025; a longtime employee of the Lee Company in Westbrook, she enjoyed gardening and caring for her cats.

Thomas F. McGloin, 74, died Oct. 2, 2025; a chemist and lab director for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, he conducted environmental research, sang in his church choir, and enjoyed traveling, hiking, and camping with his family.

Arden Lee (Spath) Stegina, 82, died Sept. 30, 2025; a former dietician and early childhood educator who worked at Cradles to Crayons, Apple Tree Daycare, and North Guilford Nursery School, she volunteered with Forgotten Felines, enjoyed UConn basketball, baking, and traveling with family.

Ann M. (Birtwistle) Laurie, 64, died Sept. 29, 2025; a former SNET phone representative and homemaker, she enjoyed attending mass, spending time with family and friends, and maintaining a positive and unwavering spirit.

H. Logan Page III, 88, died Sept. 29, 2025; longtime owner of Page Hardware & Appliance Co. and former president of the National Hardware Association, he also served 44 years on the board of The Guilford Savings Bank and was an advocate for his shoreline community.

Marcia (Winters) Holland, 80, died Sept. 22, 2025; a registered nurse who spent three decades with The Connecticut Hospice, she enjoyed reading, knitting, birdwatching, traveling, and time with family.

Joan Rossiter, 74, died Sept. 16, 2025; an elementary school teacher for 30 years at Melissa Jones School, she enjoyed piano, gardening, the beach, local music, and caring for animals.

Harold R. Phelan Jr., 96, died Sept. 15, 2025; a U.S. Army veteran and longtime supervisor at Armstrong Rubber Co., he enjoyed fishing, hunting, canoeing, camping, and playing bocce with friends at the Guilford Senior Center.