Susan "Sue" Lessoff

Susan "Sue" (Geary) Lessoff, 69, of Vernon, beloved wife of the late Stanley Lessoff (2006), passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Russell and Doris (Conn) Geary, she grew up and lived in New Bedford before moving to Vernon in 1982. Sue earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Prior to her retirement in 2006, Sue taught chemistry and physics at Rockville High School for 27 years. While at Rockville High School, she was a member of the Vernon Educators Association. She coached cheerleading for several years. Sue worked on the board of the Connecticut Science Fair for over 30 years. After retirement, she served on the board of the Connecticut Educators Association-Retired.

She was a devoted and active member of her church, where she served on numerous committees. Sue was also an active member of the Quail Hollow Condominium Association.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Robin Lessoff of Burlington, Vermont, and Alan Lessoff of Bloomington, Illinois; four step-grandchildren, Benjamin and Rachel Esancy, Adrienne Perry, and Audrey Lessoff; four step-great-grandchildren; an aunt, Elaine Conn of Atlanta, Georgia; and a cousin, Susan Nish, also of Atlanta.

Her family will receive friends for calling hours on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ladd-Turkington and Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon. A memorial service will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at the United Congregational Church of Tolland, 45 Tolland Green, Tolland. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Sue's memory may be made to the Connecticut Science Fair, c/o Sandra Muller, President, 45 Coles Road, Cromwell, CT 06416.

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