Marion (Drew) Rothe, 75, wife of the late Frank Rothe of Sandy Hook died Monday March 22, 2010 after a long illness.
She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on October 15, 1934 a daughter of the late Julian and Helen (Gardner) Drew. Marion lived most of her life in Sandy Hook and was a
graduate of Newtown High School, class of 1952. She was married on October 5, 1952 worked most of her married life as a waitress at local restaurants.
Marion was an active member of the Newtown United Methodist Church where she served as a Liturgist Coordinator, was a member of the Bible Class, Memorial and Worship Committees. Mrs. Rothe was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. In 2001, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Marion joined a Disciple group led by the Rev. Sue Klein that along with Marion’s family became her support group that helped her through the chemo and radiation treatments. Marion loved butterflies and had them throughout her home.
She is survived by her sons, Steve Rothe of Yorktown, Virginia, Cliff Rothe of Southbury and Glenn Rothe of Henderson, Nevada; a sister, Barbara Lestik of Inverness, Florida; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Keith in 1985 and by her husband, Frank in 1995
Funeral Services will be held Saturday March 27, 2010 at 12:00noon in the Newtown United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Zoar Cemetery. Friends may call at the Honan Funeral Home 58 Main St. Newtown Friday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06470 will be appreciated. To leave an online condolence visit www.honanfh.com.

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