Susan E. (Guarente) Regan

Susan E. (Guarente) Regan obituary, Melrose, MA

Susan E. (Guarente) Regan

Susan Regan Obituary

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Susan E. (Guarente) Regan, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Friday, August 14, 2020, at age 71. Susan was born in Boston on May 30, 1949, one of two children of the late Albert V. Guarente and Elizabeth (Carr) Guarente. A 12th generation Melrosian and descendent of the Upham family, Susan was raised in Melrose where she graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1967. Sue was married to Robert F. Regan in 1969, and raised a family of two sons in Melrose. Sue worked as an HR Trainer for retail companies including Filene's, Talbots, J. Jill and Lindt. She also worked at the YMCA in Melrose and Newton for several years. Most recently, she had been working at Home Instead Senior Care, Melrose. Deeply faithful, Sue was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Melrose. She humbly devoted herself to living her faith every day, and served as a prayer group leader and Eucharistic minister at St. Mary's. Active in the Melrose community, Sue served as President of the Melrose Bandaiders, and President and longtime member of Kappa Delta Psi sorority. During the summer months, Sue found respite with family at their cottage in Kennebunkport, Maine, a place she treasured. Above all, family was most important to Sue. She found joy in moments large and small spent with her family, including attending various sporting events, or recitals for her grandchildren. Sue Regan was a woman of strength. Strength in family, strength in God, and strength of spirit. She will be very deeply and sorely missed, but the many gifts that she leaves behind will continue to strengthen the bonds within her family. Susan was the beloved wife of Robert F. Regan with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Devoted mother of James Regan and his wife Leea of Melrose, and Thomas Regan and his wife Valerie of Melrose. Dear sister of Bill Guarente of Acton. Cherished grandmother of Katie, Denis, Caroline, Susan, Samantha, Erin and Brigid. Dear sister-in-law of Peter Regan and his wife Mary Jo, and Carole Regan, both of Melrose. Out of respect and concern for public health, the Regan family will gather privately for all services. Funeral Mass in honor of Susan's life at St. Mary's Church will be private. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Gifts in Sue's memory may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, PO Box 32141, New York, NY 10087 or Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.

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September 24, 2020

Heidi Germain posted to the memorial.

August 31, 2020

David Kalpin posted to the memorial.

August 28, 2020

Leanne Carbone posted to the memorial.

Heidi Germain

September 24, 2020

My heart goes out to the whole family and all Susans's friends and coworkers. She was such a light to us all. I will miss her smile and joyful laugh. She was a special person! ❤

David Kalpin

August 31, 2020

Jim -
My deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Leanne Carbone

August 28, 2020

Jim so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending my condolences.

Michael Current

August 26, 2020

A life well lived and well loved by many for many years. So long Susan. Rest easy. Michael Current

Ted & Lisa Jendrysik

August 24, 2020

Tom and Jim and Family, Lisa and I are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Your mother sounds like she was an amazing person. Our thoughts are with you all.

Ellen Stanton

August 23, 2020

To the Regan family. I met Sue at a Why Catholic group. She was a lovely women and I will keep her and her family in my prayers.

Ellen Stanton

Kirsten & Michael Papagni

August 20, 2020

Tom, Jim and Family,
Mike and I were so sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

Judy Emery

August 19, 2020

To all Sue's loved ones:
My deepest sympathy to you all! Sue was so loved by all who knew her! Her mother, Betty and I were close Kappa friends when I got to know Sue. She immediately stole my heart! She will be greatly missed! Please know that you are all in my heart. My deepest empathy and love to you all!

Paula Fay

August 19, 2020

Bob, Jim, Tom and family this has hit me hard! Susan was my best friend in High School. We did everything together...Kappa, TriHIY, basketball, sooooo many memories. This just breaks my heart. I can remember her family's Ford Galaxy 500...we did the chinese fire drills. The dances, the reunions. She was always kind, gentle, and soooo smart! My mind keeps flashing back to all the things we did in high school. My prayers are with you and know that I have nothing but the fondest memories of Susan in my heart. Love you, Bob. Paula Melendy Fay

Andy Cunningham

August 19, 2020

Bob, Jim, Tom, and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Sue putting up with us carousing in and around Malvern Street and at scouts and sporting events. She was always very kind and patient with us. You and Sue are in my thoughts. She leaves behind a strong family.I hope you can remember all the good times from a life well lived.
Love, Andy Cunningham

Paul Cunningham

August 18, 2020

Jim, Tom, Bob, and Family, I am sorry for your loss and you all are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Sue was an amazing woman, so kind and cheerful, I will always remember her fondly. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Please likewise convey Elizabeth and Charlotte's condolences to your kids for the loss of their wonderful grandmother.

Diane Mccarthy

August 17, 2020

Bob, Jim,Tom and family. So sorry to hear the sad news. Sue and I were friends in elementary school and High school, as well as band years. She was a hard worker with all that she did and very respected. I just found out about her long battle. I wish I could have been there for her. Sending my deepest condolences and love. Diane McCarthy Melrose ma

Joanne Walsh

August 17, 2020

Dear Bobby, I was so sorry to hear about Sue's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and Jimmy and Tommy during this difficult time.

Cousin - Joanne Walsh

Dona-Kay (Planta) Carr

August 17, 2020

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Sue and I were close friends and classmates at MHS. I have great memories of attending sporting events, Tri Hi Y, Friendly's, going to the beach, spending afternoons together, and riding in the red convertible. In later years, we shared phone calls and Christmas card notes. She was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

paul cunningham

August 17, 2020

Bob, Jim, Tom and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Sue both at work with her colleague Mary and at basketball and scouts with the old guys. During this challenging time please accept our remote thoughts and sympathy. We really missed all Sue's grandkids this summer for a back yard visit with Paul's girls. Hope to see you soon. Mom is in a better place with Betty and Al looking down at their family and friends. God Bless.
Paul and Mary Cunningham

Don Anderson

August 17, 2020

Dear Tom and family,

Jo and I are saddened to hear this news. Losing a loved one leaves a hole in your heart that will never completely heal. Sue fought so hard during her difficult journey and remains a hero in our book for that. She was straight forward in the assessment of her situation yet grateful for the time she had.

Know that we have kept and will keep your family in our prayers and are available to help in any way possible. Please let Bob know our hearts ache for him and wish him comfort during this difficult time. Sue was a great person, a wonderful mother, a supportive wife, and a true friend. We will miss her and her great courage.

Jo and Don Anderson

Penny Doolittle

August 16, 2020

Bob, Jim and Tom, I am so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. We worked together at Talbots for many years. Many of my fondest memories include traveling and training together in stores throughout the country, drinking "icy cokes" in the South, rainy day shopping in the call center and shopping for her first mother of the groom dress ("Shut up and wear beige!") She was lots of fun and I will miss her.

Catina Hayden

August 16, 2020

Because of the alphabet and our last names, Susan and I were often seated near each other in homeroom. What a thoughtful, kind classmate! By chance, we sat together at the fiftieth MHS class reunion. It was a delight to reminisce with Susan and hear about her family of whom she was so proud. May your shared memories of Susan lessen your grief.
Most sincerely,
Catina Hayden

Gail Reitsma Wolejko

August 16, 2020

My condolences to Sue's family. I was a classmate Lincoln Jr High and MHS. Sue was a funny and kind friend. I hope your memories will sustain you during this difficult time.

Stanley Knickle

August 16, 2020

A wonderful classmate,

Lee Michael

August 16, 2020

Bob, so sorry to hear about Sue's passing. I have many fond memories of the times we worked with the Melrose High Band Aiders group at the field and the Bingo at the VFW. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys at this difficult time. Love, Lee Michael

susan beck

August 16, 2020

Susan was my friend and colleague and I will miss her. I will especially miss seeing her at our yearly dinners. Susan always went out of her way to come to these dinners even when she was not feeling well and that shows you the kind of person she was. Loving and generous. I wish Bob and the family peace and hope the pain of loss will become wonderful memories in time.

LAURA HOWERTON

August 16, 2020

Susan's smile and never ending energy will be missed. I cherish the time we had together particularly shopping together at Talbots.

Karen Poor

August 16, 2020

To her most beloved family, we are so sorry for your loss. She was a trooper, just like her mom Betty There's a famous poem by Henry VanDyke called "The Ship". If you Google it, you may find it brings a sort of comfort in it's thoughts. Sincerely, Karen and Kristin Poor Kaplan

Pam Constantino Wilson

August 16, 2020

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the entire Regan family. I met Sue when the family moved downstairs in my mother's house. I babysat Jimmy and Tommy. I used to go and sit in her section at Friendly's because she was always happy to see me, and shared that big smile. When she met my current husband, she had a lot to say, which I cannot repeat. All good! Again...I am so sorry for your loss, and I hope that happy memories carry you through this terrible time.

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