Recent Death Notices From Guilford: Sept. 7 To Oct. 7, 2026

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

David P. Mathews, 78, a longtime Guilford resident, died suddenly Oct. 7 at home. Born in Madison, he was the husband of Nancy (Samsel) Mathews.

Brian Edward Risse, 64, a longtime Guilford resident, died Sept. 30, surrounded by family, friends and pets. His daughter described him as a storyteller at heart.

James Francis Maher, 74, a longtime Guilford resident, died Sept. 27 at the Connecticut Hospice. Born in New Haven, he was the husband of Barbara (Masi) Maher.

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Cronin, 96, of Guilford, died Sept. 24 at home. Born in Dorchester, Mass., and formerly of Sherborn, Braintree and Quincy, Mass., she was the wife of the late Lt. Col. John Dennis Cronin.

Frances (Motika) Yorzinski, 97, a longtime Guilford resident, died Sept. 16 at the Connecticut Hospice. She was the wife of the late Walter W. Yorzinski.

Marilyn S. (Gagne) Joyce, 77, a longtime Guilford resident, died Sept. 7 at the Connecticut Hospice. Born in Bridgeport, she was the wife of the late Michael W. Joyce.