Susan Sullivan
Norwich — Susan H. Sullivan, 64, of Norwich, passed away April 22, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a tough battle with cancer. She was born to Margaret and Robert Hussey April 26, 1959, in Norwich, and spent her early childhood in Holliston, Mass.
She attended Norwich Free Academy, graduating in ’77, and went on to study communications at UConn, graduating in ’81. On Oct. 20, 1990, Susan and Thomas Sullivan were married in Norwich, where they made their home and raised three children: Bobby, Meg and Kiera Sullivan. Susan will be remembered most for her quick wit and great sense of humor. She was passionate about Boston sports, the arts and music, and the Beatles. Susan loved spending summers in Black Point and cherished any occasion to entertain family and friends at her home in Norwich.
Susan is survived by her mother Margaret Hussey; and her three children, Robert “Bobby” Sullivan, Margaret “Meg” Sullivan and Kiera Sullivan. In addition to her mother and children, Susan is survived by her three sisters and their families: Judith and Owen Eagan of West Hartford, Lynda and Thomas Twomey of Midlothian, Va., Cathleen Special of Norwich; brothers and sisters-in-law: Maureen Sullivan and husband Jack Siggins of East Haddam,
Carole and Richard McCarthy of Mystic, Joanne Sullivan of Windsor, Jean and Gerard Depot of Norwich, John and Debra Sullivan of Cromwell and James Sullivan of Norwich; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father Robert Hussey; her husband Thomas Sullivan; and her brother-in-law Robert Sullivan.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May
10, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Norwich. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Susan Sullivan was loved dearly and will be missed immensely. Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home 82 Cliff St., Norwich, has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit www.cummings-gagnefh. com for the full obituary and to leave condolences or share a memory.