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02/02/2020 11:00 PM


Guilford, Westbrook

Darylle Steiner Connelly, 69, of Westbrook passed away Jan. 30 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born Jan. 17, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Bella Richardson and the sister of Martin Richardson.

Darylle is survived by her husband Richard Connelly, and her children Amye Soboleski, Traver Steiner, Sean Connelly, and Keri Hagness. Darylle was the proud grandmother of Mason, Holden, and Marek Soboleski; Noah Steiner; Ella and Bryce Connelly; and Kate and Connor Hagness.

Born in New Rochelle, New York, she moved to Guilford with her family, where Darylle graduated from Guilford High School in 1969. She would make Guilford her home for many years and was an important member of the Dushkin Publishing Group Inc.

Darylle loved donating her time in various volunteer activities, especially Guiding Eyes for the Blind, where she raised and cared for guide dogs.

Friends may call Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Burial Services for close friends and family will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, GuidingEyes.org.