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Allan C. Ekstrom of Guilford passed away suddenly at home on June 25. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Penny; three children, Karen, Scott (Holly) Ekstrom, and Lisa (John) Dolishny; five grandchildren, Alyssa, Kayla, and Brianna Dolishny, and Tyler and Casey Ekstrom.

Allan was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Jan. 16, 1942, son of the late Tifful and Grace (Silvy) Ekstrom. Allan graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and the University of Bridgeport with a degree in electrical engineering. He was employed by US Motors in Milford until their move to St. Louis, Missouri, after which he was an independent marketing consultant.

Friends were invited to calling hours on June 28 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford, followed by a service at the funeral home. Burial took place at Alder Brook Cemetery, Boston Street, Guilford. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hartford Transplant Center, PO Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06106. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.