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Obituary: Kristine Valente, 48, of Guilford

She loved being with family, friends, the beach, and her garden, and with a kind, radiant nature​, she was passionate about helping others.

Kristine Valente of Guilford passed away on Saturday February 10, 2024 at Smilow New Haven Hospital.

She was a devoted mother of four beautiful children; Alexis Quinn, Joseph Quinn, Christian Quinn, and Peter Matejek. As well as a beloved grandmother to Azalea and Caelum Sabre. Kristine was born on October 15, 1975, a daughter of Kenneth Valente (Susan Mclean) and Marcia Donnelly (Brian Donnelly) and a caring sister to Kim and Kenneth Valente. She loved being on the beach or in the garden, but most of all being with her family and friends. She was a customer service representative at Madison Polymeric Engineering, and was always passionate about helping others. Her kind and radiant nature was adored by many.

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Please join us Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St. Branford. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, 811 E Main St. in Branford, with burial of her urn to follow at All Saints Cemetery in North Haven.

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