Recent Death Notices From Guilford: March 26 Through April 11

GUILFORD, CT — Here are the recent obituaries from Guilford.

Dorothy Gertrude (Perry) Rhodes, 100, died April 11, 2025; a longtime nursery school director, founder of Kiddie Kollege, community volunteer, Bible study leader, and "Story Lady," she devoted her life to education, her faith, mentoring, and celebrating local traditions.

Anthony Guddo, 92, died April 9, 2025; a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he built a career as an insurance agent and real estate broker, owning Doba & Guddo Insurance and Best Realty, and is survived by his children and grandchildren.

John Robin Emra, 84, died April 7, 2025; a career salesman who began selling Mustangs in 1964 and retired after 28 years at Sunoco where he led major sales initiatives, he was known for his dedication to work and time spent with his wife, family, and grandchildren.

Jon Patrick Ainsworth, 75, died March 26, 2025; a lifelong journalist who worked at newspapers across NY, FL, AZ, and CT before retiring from the Connecticut Post, he enjoyed gardening, baking, birdwatching, snorkeling, and time outdoors in national parks and the Adirondacks.