Susan Curry Barnett of Florence, Massachusetts, passed away quietly at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst on October 25th, 2019. She was surrounded by close friends.

Sue was born on March 27, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Rev. Robert Lewis and Elizabeth Moultan Cartwright Curry.

After graduating from the Northfield School and Tufts University, Sue built a career at The Northampton School for Girls and the Williston Northampton School between 1968 and 2011. She held many different positions as an educator: coach, dorm parent, teacher, administrator. She most loved coaching the girls in soccer, hockey and softball, stating "I am still in touch with hundreds of them. I have seen them grow up, fail, pick themselves up again, succeed, and raise families. That is what I loved from start to finish."

Sue met Roger (Gus) Barnett at Williston. They were married in Phillips Stevens Chapel at Williston in December of 1987. They celebrated their love of travel, good times with family and friends, and a willingness to work long and hard in their yard. Roger died in September of 1998.

At the age of 8, Susan started attending Fleur de Lis Camp in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. Her mother had been Director of the Water Front. Her grandmother had been the camp nurse. Susan was a camper, a Counselor in Training, a Counselor, and the Camp Director during 1972, 1973 & 1976.

As with her Williston students, Susan enjoyed watching the campers grow and become adults. Many girls from school and camp were friends right through the end.

Susan is predeceased by her husband, Roger Barnett; her parents; and her step son Geoffrey Barnett. She is survived by her brother David Curry and his wife, Sandra, and her two nieces, Rebecca C. Aupperlee and husband, Phil, and Heather Curry. Also surviving are her two step daughters, Amy Hinton and Alexandra Erickson and her husband David and Geoffrey Barnett's wife, Roxanne.

Please share your favorite story and photographs regarding Sue at Williston's website, under the Alumni tab, 'In Memorium,' as LEAVE A COMMENT.

A memorial service will be held at Phillips Stevens Chapel, November 9th, at 2:00 p.m., Williston Northampton School, Easthampton, Massachusetts.

It would be appreciated if no flowers were sent. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the Fleur de Lis Camp Sue Curry Barnett Endowed Campership, 120 Howeville Road, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447, or the Williston Northampton School Sue Curry Barnett Endowment for the Girls Softball Team, 19 Payson Avenue, Easthampton, MA 01027

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Oct. 29, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan Barnett

5 Entries

Patsy J. Brown

November 4, 2019

Camp Fleur de Lis was our home away from home. A wonderful place with memories of fresh air, Campfires, Laurel Lake, The Farm house, The New Old Barn, The Grove, The Mid, Junior and Senior fields, The Fells, The Waterfront, and most of all the friendships. It was here that I met, worked with and enjoyed the company of Sue. I shall always remember her kindness, humor and reverence for life. In my prayers I say to Sue, "I feel so blessed to have shared many summer days at that place we both loved called Fleur de Lis". Lady Bug

Anne Jordan

November 4, 2019

Sue was a superb person in all ways. She was someone I looked up to both as a camper and Counselor-in- training at FDL. I think she was OK with moving on to be with her Lord and also her parents and husband because she had a deep, unwavering faith in God. Also, she had lived a full, vibrant, love-filled life. I expect she is very much at peace now, filled with joy! Sorry I have to miss her service.

Anne Jordan

November 4, 2019

Sue was a superb person in all ways. She was a role model for me at FDL. I think she was OK moving on to be with her Lord and also her parents and husband. She had a calmness about her and passed that on. I admired her quiet, deep and very real faith in God, and I expect she is at peace with great joy! Sorry I have to miss her service.

Alison Hill

November 4, 2019

I always admired Susan's work at FDL. Very sorry to hear about her passing. Thoughts with the family at this sad time. Alison Hill/ Lady Alison Matthews

November 1, 2019

Susan had many hats at WNS during the time I worked with her.
She loved her coaching and related so well with her teams .
As a dean and then assistant in charge of the office, she was kind and caring.
It is a sad day and I offer my deepest condolences to WNS community and her family.
Pat Davy

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results