Suzanne Nolan

Suzanne has been very much on my mind as the anniversary of her death approached. I first met Suzanne at ski camp in New Hampshire and then spent our high school years with her at the Chaffee School. Suzanne was smart, athletic, funny, mischievous and always a good friend. At that time,I didn´t realize how spiritual she was. This became quietly obvious over time. About ten years ago, Suzanne, Amy (another Chaffee classmate) and I started getting together, sometimes sitting along the...

Our heart-felt condolences to all who were fortunate enough to know Suzanne. Though we did not know her well, every time we met we were impressed by her strength and her religious convictions. She was warm and kind and had a great sense of humor. She had to, being married to Chris. Hang in there. Love you bud. - Mac

Suzanne ran Spiritual Care Dept. at St. Francis Hospital, during my first unit of clinical pastoral education and while a Muslim student at Hartford Seminary. In post-9/11, I felt a uneasy caring for patients who mostly identified as Christian. Enter Suzanne. This compassionate woman of God came alongside me. She supported and encouraged me to be the presence within the Presence, a conduit of God´s Love for everyone. She made all the difference in the world to this fledgling chaplain. I hold...

I had the privilege of working with Suzanne at Manchester Memorial Hospital when I was a nurse discharge planner there. Her empathy and kindness were so evident and patients loved her.Her colleagues did as well! Our paths crossed later on at St.Patrick -St.Anthony Church in Hartford.I will always remember her great smile and laugh! Her loss to all who knew her is a great one.

I doubt Suzanne ever knew how much her kindness to me - a scared freshman hockey goalie - meant. Where most upperclassmen were polite but fairly oblivious, Suzanne took the time to talk to me - not just on the ice (especially after goals against! Ouch), but on the bus to Canada, and in the locker room, and even out on campus. I'll never forget her wide smile, her positive aura (even in the midst of some truly terrible team performances in those early days!), and how much her presence meant to...

Suzanne always had a smile for everyone. Touched my heart. She is a blessing to our world.

I will remember "Aunt Sue" for the twinkle in her eye, her love of mischief, and her love for her 3 nieces who adored her right back. Like all Nolan women, she was smart, intuitive, and real. I feel lucky to have known her and I know how much she will be missed. Sending my love to you all.

Suzanne was the most amazing spiritual care director, and mentor. I was a resident chaplain at St. Francis in 2014-15, and every day I was guided and strengthened by Suzanne's brilliance, competency, leadership and deep faith. I am a trauma chaplain at Hartford Hospital today, because of the education and spiritual inspirations I received from Suzanne. She was a treasure, and will remain in my heart (& ministry) always.... Jeanne Pedane