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BORN
3/15/1960
DIED
3/31/2025
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Otis Guess Obituary
He was born March 15, 1960, in New London, the son of the late Otis Howard and Patricia E. Guess.
Otis worked in maintenance for Southeastern Area Transit District (SEAT bus) prior to his passing.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street, New London. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours.
A full obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Day.
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Memories and Condolences
for Otis Guess
Sponsored by Byles Memorial Home - New London.
gregory Winston
May 1, 2025
My condolences to the Guess family? I hope the next generation of Guess will also make people guess their last name.
Hilda Velasquez
April 16, 2025
He was a good family man, provider I will forever cherish the 4 years we shared together , how he pat me on my head to cute and bought me a dog. Came to my house 2 days before his birthday spent time with me and bazz. Never thought he would pass and that it would be the last time I spent time with him and the last time I would talk to him on the phone the day of his birthday. he had a beautiful soul. I thank god I have 4 years of memories. My deepest condolences to his family he loved deep to his soul.. you all are in my prayers
Susan Pemberton
April 12, 2025
Sending my deepest sympathies to your family.
Jarma Wrighten
April 10, 2025
It is with sadness to learn of the passing of Otis Guess. I knew he and his family well. Would always see him when I visited my good friend Rosalyn Kelly over on the front porch at the "Kelly´s" compound as I used to call it. Never a dull moment there with all the gang and Otis. Those were great times and fond memories. I know that he will continue to be a pleasant Joy in Heaven with that beautiful smile he wore daily. May his soul rest in peace.
Monica E Robinson
April 9, 2025
To the Guess family,
The Hardy family ( formally of New London) would like to send our condolences and share that Otis had been my brother Angelos good friend growing up. Otis was such a postive and beautiful soul that shared stories of he and my brothers teenage years that made me laugh and grateful that we spoke. Otis also expressed how proud he was of his kids and grandkids and all he wanted was to retire in the future to spend more time with family. I am saddened by the news of his passing but know to know he is soaring with with the angels and I am sure Angelo greeted you along with all the friends and family that you have touched with kindness over the years.
Sincerely,
Monica- Deboragh and Beatrice Hardy
Leona Collins
April 9, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sue edwards
April 7, 2025
My prayers go out to you Dominique Sheala and the rest of your family !! Know that God IS good and he takes only the best
Michelle Eleazer/Gaston
April 7, 2025
My condolences to all of Otis `s children and family and friends God Bless you all keep the memories of him close to your heart and keep praying for all
Kelly Cornish
April 6, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Quineisha, Otis Jr. , Dominique, Sheila, Jayda. &all the family. Otis was a great guy. God bless, Kelly& Wes
Hillary Myhre
April 6, 2025
A stand of 3 trees has been planted to honor the memory of Otis B. Guess, Sr. My deepest condolences go out to the family of Otis. Otis was so loved and will be dearly missed. His memory will live on in the trees that we have planted in his name.
With love, Hillary and Kevin.
Robert Guess
April 6, 2025
My brother was full of life,always smiling,and joking and had a big hart to go with it , and he cherished his family the girls and his son, always was a very hard worker indicated father and grandfather love you brother vaughn
Natasha Hodge
April 6, 2025
A nice and sweet man
Maria Smith-Higgins
April 6, 2025
Otis,
Oh we have many memories. Watching your children grow and become the best of you is such a blessing. You will be missed. Your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will always have a piece of my heart.
Love you forever
Anita Lucas
April 5, 2025
Our families have been close since I was a kid & Otis & Connie lived around the corner when little Otis was a baby, he was alway kind , welcoming & he will be missed & my prayers go out to the family
donna gibson
April 5, 2025
You will be missed love you
Candy and family
Melissa Eccleston
April 5, 2025
Sending my love to the family. No words can make a loss any easier. My thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤ RIP
Renate Wilson
April 5, 2025
I didn’t know Otis for a long time but liked him from the very first moment. What a gentle and kind man he was.
Marisol Rivas Bryant
April 4, 2025
My condolences to the Guess and extended families.
kathy gooden
April 4, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Josefa Gonzalez layton
April 4, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lydia Capers
April 4, 2025
My Condolences to family
Myla Brown
April 3, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Kirk Gonzales-Talley
April 3, 2025
One Love ❤ My brother!
Robert
April 3, 2025
Sending condolences from Chief Robert hazard Jr gentle bear
Lynette Singleton
April 3, 2025
Cuz I’m so glad I got to spend time with you on your last birthday. I’m sad that I won’t be able to say goodbye to you. One thing I know for sure you knew I loved you. Until we meet again. Love you
Hilda Velasquez
April 3, 2025
Your where my blessing ..
David Creasey
April 3, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Spencer Lancaster Jr
April 3, 2025
My deepest heart felt Condolences to his FAMILY and FRIENDS he was a nd still and still is a OUTSTAND Young Many he REST PEACEFULLY IN PARADISE GOD BLESS MUCH LOVE ❤
Gina Anton
April 3, 2025
Otis, my friend, you had a huge heart and a smile larger than life. You will be remembered always.
Alfred P. Mayo
April 3, 2025
The Mayo's cannot put in words of our losses of loved ones - only to the faith of GOD who will have the power over all things. For Otis we have faiths in GOD he always there for him, his life will go on, be reward for the love of all.
Joyce Gardner
April 3, 2025
With heartfelt sympathy at the loss of Otis. I was shocked after viewing your surprise birthday party on FB. Hoping that all your family & friends will be guided against your grief. Otis was a giver, a helper, kind, funny gentleman. The only person that I can compare you to is your uncle John Kelly, You will be missed by many. SIP my friend Otis.
Deborah Delacruz
April 3, 2025
Connie & Family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and everyone who loved him. I hope that the many memories you´ve built over the years bring you comfort in this difficult time. Share the stories that make you laugh out loud-this way, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren will truly know and cherish the amazing man he was.
With deepest sympathy,
Deborah Delacruz
Connie Dixon
April 3, 2025
Otis my ex husband my kids father.I had been in your life since I was 14 We had 4 beautiful children.We were married for ten years. We have so many memories together. Although our marriage ended We found our way back to a friendship Like no other I'm glad we still continued to celebrate Holidays together with our family You truly will be missed. There is definitely a piece of my heart gone. I will continue to take care of our children, our grandchildren.And our great-grandchildren.I will miss calling you complaining about one of them to you. Till we meet again, love you.
Cathy Culley
April 3, 2025
So saddened to hear of Otis passing, my sincerest condolences to Quinn, Otis Jr.Dom and Sheala and Jayda, and their lovely Mom Connie, Rest in Peace Otis
Wendell and Karen Gaston
April 3, 2025
Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Entire family. May all your beautiful memories, bring you comfort .
Tim MacDuff
April 3, 2025
I had the privilege of working with Otis not only at SEAT, but also at another public-sector job, in Southeastern Connecticut. In both situations, his demeanor was consistent; appreciative, clever, courteous, positive, and hardworking. While this world grieves this loss, Heaven is celebrating.
Michael Carroll
April 3, 2025
I remember Otis as a cheerful and hardworking soul. We at SEAT were blessed to have him as a member of the team and he will be missed greatly. I count myself luck to have known him. Godspeed, Otis
Dave Fairman
April 3, 2025
Rest in Peace Otis
Dennis Madec
April 3, 2025
Otie, My Brother From Another Mother, This Is Absolutely Killing Me Inside, From The First Time I Met You, We Became Not Only Family, You Were My Boy, My Brother And My Road Dog, We Had A lot Of Great Times Together Out On The Road And Just Cruising Around New London Visiting This One & That One. I Am Gonna Miss You My Brother,, But I Know I That I'LL See You Down The Road. Love Ya Bro
Lisa Jones
April 3, 2025
To the entire Guess family. I will be forever grateful to a 30 year friendship of a man who always smiled, loved his family and always brought life to the party. He will be missed. Sending you all peace and love ❤
Michelle Silva
April 3, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Charlene Guess
April 3, 2025
Otis you will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed being in your presence.
Jenny Augmon
April 2, 2025
Rest in peace Otis
I will never forget that smile you always had on your face
I send my condolences to the family
Jacqueline Brown
April 2, 2025
Otis was always a quiet and gentle man. S.I.P.
Kimberly Harris-Oates
April 2, 2025
Very kind man he will be miss by so many Sip my guy! The good always die young
David Keith
April 2, 2025
Otis was a good man who was taken to soon. Rolling into the yard after a long trying day and meeting up with the ever smiling Otis just made the day's stress disappear. I enjoyed our many small talks. Otis had such a great demeanor and I will still be looking for him when I drive into the yard. May God comfort all those who will be missing a very special person. Rest well and thanks for the many uplifting conversations that we had. I will miss you.
Linda Augmon
April 2, 2025
I've known Otis just about all my life since he was a little boy. I remember when he drove that big snow truck one winter and at this time NL had gotten alot of snow & I was knee deep in it.
There I was trying to shovel my car, when here came one of those big snow trucks & it blew its horn ( scared the heck out of me) oh my God the truck started cleaning the snow from around my car. To my surprise it was Otis & he jumped out the truck grinning & boy was I so happy & grateful. RIP/RIH OTIS
Love from the Augmon family.
Dave Fairman
April 2, 2025
Rest in Peace Otis
Mike Ramistella
April 2, 2025
Very sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy to the family.
Derek Meinecke
April 1, 2025
Having only worked with you for barely three years, I was able to admire your sense of loyalty to family, when to speak and when to observe on many an occasion, and your willingness to impart your wisdom as needed. You were a class act, Otis Guess, and that's a rarity. It was a honor to know you, and will be in my thoughts for quite some time to come. Godspeed, sir.
Howard johnson
April 1, 2025
O always kept it real , and never negative gonna miss you brotha rest easy til we meet again.
Kenneth Knowles
April 1, 2025
Otis and I were friends as children and throughout our lives. Although we've had many many years without seeing one another, every time we exchange on Facebook ot seems it never ended. God bless his spirit and his family
Daniel Duncan
April 1, 2025
I enjoyed knowing and working with him in the service lane at SEAT. He loved his family, especially his grandkids. Gone to soon, but no longer suffering. He was a dedicated Cowboy fan. OG you will always be in my heart. Rest in peace sir. God give your family peace. Coach Duncan TNP family.
Pati Eaton
April 1, 2025
He was a dear friend of my brother George wunneburger. Spent a lot of time on Connecticut Ave with my family. God bless
Jamie Gibson
April 1, 2025
I will miss you my dear nephew. My prayers go out to all of his children and grandchildren. Gibson strong!!!!
Cathy Talley
April 1, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sendra Childs
April 1, 2025
I've work and known Otis for over 10 years. He was always soft spoken and very polite to me. I'm going to miss him calling me Ms. Sendra
April 1, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Patricia Knowles
April 1, 2025
Going too miss those Sunday Dinners with you,thanks for being my best friend you will never be forgotten RIP Otis❤
Patti Congdon
April 1, 2025
You will always be remembered and love brother in law until we meet again Mike Patti congdon
Tish
April 1, 2025
Such a gentle man, thank you for always being you..
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