Obituary: Teresa Grace Gilbert (Papa), 90, of Guilford

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Teresa Grace Gilbert (Papa) affectionately known as Chickie, longtime resident of Guilford passed away peacefully at her home. Beloved wife of Clarence O. Gilbert and having celebrated their 70th anniversary. Mrs. Gilbert was born in New Haven on July 6, 1930, daughter of the late James Paul Papa and Grace (Benevento) Papa. Loving mother of Gary (Michelle) Gilbert of Guilford; Shelley Gilbert of Old Saybrook; and Gregg Gilbert of Guilford. She is also survived by her 3 grandchildren, Ryan (Erica) Hocking, Courtney (Tom) Bushnell and Alyssa Gilbert. Great grandchildren Cassidy, Hunter, Benjamin and Delancey. And Special Family Phyllis Gilbert. Predeceased by her brothers Ralph Papa, Robert Papa and Sister Evelyn Bonfiglio.

Before retirement Teresa had worked as a buyer for Durham Manufacturing for 25 years. She enjoyed cooking for her family, for her traditional Sunday Dinners with enough food to feed a small army.

Services and burial are being held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 11 Race Hill Rd, Guilford, CT or VNA Community Health and Hospice, 753 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437.