After a prolonged and courageous struggle with cancer, Marianne Sullivan, 69, of Guilford passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 3, at home, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Marianne was born in New Haven on Dec., 14, 1946, daughter of the late William and Virginia Montgomery. Marianne was a long-time resident of Guilford where she spent the majority of her career as a reporter and editor for several local newspapers including the New Haven Register and Shore Publishing Group’s local news publications The Source and Valley Courier. She was an avid reader and possessed masterful writing skills honed over her 40-year career. She enjoyed covering politics and once served as a Selectman for the town of Guilford.

She is survived by her sister, Donna Lee, and her four sons, Brian, Barry, Sean, and Kenneth Sullivan; two nieces, Michelle Richards and Melissa Hernandez; and three grandchildren, Courtney, Conner, and Riley Sullivan.

She was a devoted mother and friend, a stoic person with the enviable ability to take on life’s many challenges courageously and without complaint. To those who knew her well, she was selfless and incredibly inspirational. She saw life clearly and brought a quick and ready wit to bear on daily happenings. To say she will be sorely missed would be an understatement.

A memorial Mass will be held for Marianne at St. George’s Church on 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford, on Friday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m.