Marjorie E. “Betty” Guarino, age 76 of Sandy Hook passed away Friday November 22nd at Danbury Hospital. Mrs. Guarino was the wife of Michael R. Guarino. She was born in Bridgeport March 5, 1937 a daughter of the late H. Horton and Marjorie (Elliott) Saunders. Betty moved to Sandy Hook with her family as a child. She attended Newtown Schools and graduated from Newtown High School, Class of 1955. She also was a graduate of the University of Bridgeport with a degree in Art. Betty was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church. She was a talented rug hooker and enjoyed the outdoors, especially canoeing with her daughter and spending time with family and friends. She was an avid New England Patriots fan. In addition to her husband, Betty is survived by a daughter, Leslie E. Rich of Sandy Hook and a grandson, Danny McLoughlin of Sandy Hook. She was predeceased by 2 sons, Daniel Rich and Joseph Rich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rose of Lima Church Tuesday morning at 10:00am. Interment in Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, CT will be private. Friends may call at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main St., Newtown Monday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or to the Connecticut Humane Society www.cthumane.org To leave online condolences visit www.honanfh.com

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