Susan Jane Molander (née Goddard), age 78, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Born on March 24, 1947, in Worcester, Massachusetts to Perley Edwin Goddard and Muriel Sarah (Bradford) Goddard, a direct descendant of William Bradford who emigrated from England in 1620 on the Mayflower and became a governor of Plymouth Colony.
She was raised on the Goddard Dairy Farm in Grafton, Massachusetts, and lived a life filled with resilience and hard work. Affectionately known as "Gramma Sue," she brought joy and comfort to those around her with her kind spirit and unmistakable sense of humor.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Douglas Molander; her daughter Michelle Puleo and her husband Stephen of Gloversville, NY; her son Kenneth Handfield, Jr. and his wife Jodi of Uxbridge, MA; her cherished grandchildren Cheyenne and Marissa Brick of Gloversville, NY, Alisha Schutrick of Putnam, CT, and Lake Handfield of Fort Worth, TX; and adored great-granddaughter Seraphina Brick. She also held a special place in her heart for her stepsons Frank Molander of Suffield, CT and Nicholas Molander of Burlington, VT, and their families.
Susan was predeceased by her beloved grandson Michael "Mikey" Sandy, who tragically passed away in 2003 at the age of 10. His memory remained close to her heart throughout the years.
Her home was filled with the gentle presence of both real and stuffed animals she adored. Among them was "Floppsy" the bunny and several other pets who were part of her extended family over the years.
Susan had a particular fondness for collecting gnomes, which reflected both a playful spirit and appreciation for life's small delights. She looked forward to every spring and summer spent at her and her husband's getaway camp in Sterling, Connecticut—a place where memories were made and close friendships celebrated and treasured.
May Susan's memory bring peace to those who knew and loved her. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of her family and all who shared in her life.
She was raised on the Goddard Dairy Farm in Grafton, Massachusetts, and lived a life filled with resilience and hard work. Affectionately known as "Gramma Sue," she brought joy and comfort to those around her with her kind spirit and unmistakable sense of humor.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Douglas Molander; her daughter Michelle Puleo and her husband Stephen of Gloversville, NY; her son Kenneth Handfield, Jr. and his wife Jodi of Uxbridge, MA; her cherished grandchildren Cheyenne and Marissa Brick of Gloversville, NY, Alisha Schutrick of Putnam, CT, and Lake Handfield of Fort Worth, TX; and adored great-granddaughter Seraphina Brick. She also held a special place in her heart for her stepsons Frank Molander of Suffield, CT and Nicholas Molander of Burlington, VT, and their families.
Susan was predeceased by her beloved grandson Michael "Mikey" Sandy, who tragically passed away in 2003 at the age of 10. His memory remained close to her heart throughout the years.
Her home was filled with the gentle presence of both real and stuffed animals she adored. Among them was "Floppsy" the bunny and several other pets who were part of her extended family over the years.
Susan had a particular fondness for collecting gnomes, which reflected both a playful spirit and appreciation for life's small delights. She looked forward to every spring and summer spent at her and her husband's getaway camp in Sterling, Connecticut—a place where memories were made and close friendships celebrated and treasured.
May Susan's memory bring peace to those who knew and loved her. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of her family and all who shared in her life.
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