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    Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Kort M. Frydenborg, 71 Guilford

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    Kort M. Frydenborg, 71

    Guilford

    Kort Martin Frydenborg, 71, of Guilford, died at Connecticut Hospice on April 24. Kort was born on April 7, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, to Clarence and Onerva Joki Frydenborg.

    An acting/directing major at the University of Miami and Rollins College, Kort worked through college as a radio disc jockey. He began his professional television career as an announcer/news anchor at WFTV, Orlando, in 1964. Joining WTNH, New Haven, in 1978, he directed, photographed, and edited award-winning series and documentary specials. He was the winner of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts Film and Video award in both 1989 and 1990.

    He is survived by his wife, Katherine, son John Frydenborg of North Branford, step-son J. Garth Rodgers of Guilford, step-daughter Kara Rodgers

    of Boston, Massachusetts, and his brothers M. Lans (Kay) Frydenborg of York, Pennsylvania,

    and Russell (Robin) Frydenborg of Tallahassee, Florida. He was predeceased by his first wife, L. Jean Morris, Frydenborg.

    A funeral service was held in Christ Episcopal Church, Guilford, on May 2. The Guilford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford, CT 06437; or Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, visit

    www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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