Constance Guilfoyle

Constance (“Connie”) Darlene Guilfoyle (née Matteson) Connie passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 18, 2024, at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Guilfoyle Jr.; her children Joseph Guilfoyle V (Chong Guilfoyle), Latricia Chapman, and Loretta Guilfoyle; daughter-in-law Min Jeong; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Winifred Matteson, and her siblings. Born on September 2, 1947, Connie enlisted in the US Army after college, where she met her husband. They married on July 20, 1967 and welcomed their three children in 1969, 1971, and 1982. Connie was known for her strong will, cheeky sense of humor, and love for storytelling. A devoted mother, she was also an avid crafter, particularly enjoying yarn crafts, sewing, and quilting. She dedicated much of her time to making blankets for soldiers overseas and for those in need locally. Connie passed on her passion for crafting and reading to her grandchildren. She served as a Girl Scout leader for many years, guiding young women through life's challenges. Her philosophy was to leave every place better than she found it and to positively impact those around her. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held at a later date for family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Companion Cats at PO Box 2568, Battle Creek, MI 49016. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/companion-cats-1 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Constance Guilfoyle, please visit our flower store.