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Sharon I. Hosley, a longtime resident of Guilford, passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, in the comfort of her home and family following a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on Aug. 10, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte Doolittle Fagan. She was the beloved wife of Richard M. Hosley. They recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.

Sharon was a 1963 graduate of Branford High School. She discovered her love for ceramics at an early age and soon became passionate with clay art, eventually owning her own pottery studio and business in Branford. Sharon became an award-winning potter, displaying and selling her work in galleries and events nationally. She was well-known in the art community and often donated her art to various local causes in the community.

Sharon was a humble, kind, and gentle soul who loved her family and all who met her. Her greatest happiness came when she was surrounded by her family and friends and was always finding a reason to celebrate. Sharon strived to enjoy every moment of life and brought joy to so many through her art. She had a love for global travel and organized many family lake house adventures.

Besides Richard, Sharon is survived by her children Ric Hosley (Kim) of Chester and Susan Pingree (Brett) of Falmouth, Maine; her five grandchildren, Cecelia, Hunter, and Isabel Hosley and Blaise and Cassidy Pingree; her special niece Wendy Stach (Matt) of Durham; her brothers William and Robert Bruce Fagan (Marie); and her sister JoAnn Panek (Pete).

Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. Visiting hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. For directions and her online memorial, see www.wsclancy.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Smilow Cancer Hospital www.givetoynhh.org.