Recent Death Notices From Guilford: May 29 To June 17

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

Joan (Harkness) Rosa, 85, died June 17, 2025; a former homemaker and later homecare provider, she was a 1958 Wilbur Cross graduate, devout parishioner of St. George Church, and known for her commitment to prayer, caregiving, and family life.

Robert Allardyce Cairns, 96, died Jun. 10, 2025; a Yale graduate and longtime bank vice president, he was an avid cyclist, hiker, Scout leader, and storyteller who remained active in church, community service, and family camping trips throughout New England and Canada.

Zigmunt “Zig” Zalewski, 83, died Jun. 10, 2025; a retired log truck driver, he spent his life near the shoreline fishing, hunting, and riding his ’57 Triumph motorcycle during his younger years

Selma Ballentine, 97, died unexpectedly on Jun. 7, 2025; a former University of Tulsa art graduateand Childworks store manager, she was a devoted birder, crossword enthusiast, library volunteer, gymgoer, and world traveler who embraced life, nature, and her role as family matriarch.

Thomas Francis Gavaghan, 95, died May 29, 2025; a U.S. Army veteran, AT&T and SNET executive, adjunct professor, state emergency management coordinator, and former minor league baseball player, he was also a lifelong runner, traveler, reader, and avid sports fan.