Obituary: Laurie McGuire Romanik, 64

Information via Guilford Funeral Home

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, Laurie McGuire Romanik passed away peacefully at her home in Madison, surrounded by her loving family. Laurie was born in New Haven on Dec. 29, 1952 daughter of the late Charles F. McGuire, Jr and Antoinette (Tessie) Swirsky McGuire.

Beloved wife for 37 years of Tom Romanik. Loving mother of Sarah Lenington and her husband Doug of East Haven and grandmother of Audrey Rose Lenington. Sister of Tim McGuire and his wife Colleen of Madison. Sister in Law of Susan Scott and her husband Roy. Aunt of Carrie and Chris Scott. In addition to her family, she leaves behind many longtime friends.

Laurie was an elementary school teacher in Branford for many years. Later in life she returned to school and earned her 6th year degree. She was very proud to be a Speech and Language Pathologist at Montowese Elementary School in North Haven from which she retired.

She was a faithful communicant of St., Margaret’s Church in Madison. In addition to her family and friends, she loved shopping, the beach, and m&ms.Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret Church, 24 Academy Street, Madison on Tuesday, February 21 at 10 am.

Burial will be held privately. Friends may call Monday, February 20 from 5 – 8 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405.

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