Carol Guido Todd

Carol Guido Todd, 87, of Monterey, California, died February 18, 2016. She was born in San Mateo, California, the daughter of George and Grace Guido. She graduated from San Mateo High School and San Mateo Junior College. She received her Bachelor’s degree from University of California, Berkeley and her teaching credential from San Jose State University. Carol moved to Monterey in 1951 to work as a Teacher and Counselor at Monterey High School and to be closer to her cousin Art Benoit and his wife Myrtis. At Monterey High School she met the love of her life Duncan Todd, a fellow teacher. Carol and Duncan were married for 45 happy years before Duncan’s passing in 1998.

Carol is loved by her family very much. Carol loved spending time with her family and was always responsible for bringing her family together. Holidays were always celebrated at her home. She never missed an opportunity to be a part of her Grandchildren’s lives as they grew up. Carol had a generous heart and an ability to make lasting friendships. She was also a talented artist and enjoyed researching history and genealogy, cooking, working in her garden, camping, going out to dinner, and going on walks. Carol traveled extensively with her family and friends. She had particularly happy memories of traveling through Europe and the US with Duncan and her children in a VW Bus.