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Susan Barber-Edwards Obituary

Susan A. Barber-Edwards, 67 of Bloomfield passed away on June 23, 2021 after spending the day ocean-side with family. She was born on March 3, 1954, in Hartford, CT. She attended grade school in East Windsor and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Uconn. Susan worked with the town of Bloomfield for almost 30 years and got to know many children and parents as the town and then elementary school librarian. She recently retired as an Administrator for Carmen Arace Middle School. Susan loved spending time at the beach, especially with her family. She had a green thumb, loved her companion dog, Akeela, and enjoyed studying wholistic wellness. Susan is survived by daughter, Niambi Mack and her husband Kevin, and her son, Jacy T. Barber-Edwards and his significant other Altagracia Vasquez Mariano; grandchildren, Dahlia Mack, Kevin Mack II, Jai Vasquez-Edwards; siblings, Hillius, Gregory, Jesse II, Douglas, Leonard, Brian, Phyllis, Justin; and her parents Ethel and Jesse Barber. She has many nieces & nephews. Relatives and friends may join the family for calling hours on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor, CT. Memorial donations are suggested to the Connecticut Pitbull Rescue https://donate.rescueme.org/pitbull. For online expressions of sympathy please visit, www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 27, 2021.

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Deatrice Napper

July 15, 2021

I´m so sorry to hear of my friend Susan. As a Substitute teacher, I´ve always enjoyed our talks with her in the office then our phone conversations. In loving memories of my dear friend.
May God bless the family.

Albert Johnson

July 2, 2021

I'm so sorry for loss of Susan. Words can't express what I'm feeling but I will always remember her humor, wisdom and caring spirit .

Christina Aldrich-Torres

July 2, 2021

Nia and Jacy, I am sad to hear of the passing of your mom. I saw her often at the school and we had some nice conversations. Sending you and your family condolences and prayers of strength and comfort. God Bless.

Wanda Dumas McKay

June 29, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. We would visit as cousins when we were children our Grandmother and your Aunt Sally would take us to Conn by train such memories we had as children. Our hearts are with you and yours during this time the Dumas Family in Atlanta Georgia

Gloria Tardif

June 28, 2021

So sorry to hear that Susan passed away. I worked with her for many years at Carmen Arace School. She was such a kind lady. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

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Minister Phyllis McMeans

June 28, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. The family is in my prayers for God's comfort healing and strength.

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Gail Jorden

June 27, 2021

My sympathy for your loss. I worked with Susan at Carmen Arace and celebrated with her for her retirement. she certainly taught me a thing or two about holistic wellness! My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Jeanie Smith

June 27, 2021

My condolences to the family... Susan was a wonderful person. Sending prayers to you all.

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June 26, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Kelli Plummer

June 26, 2021

Niambi and Jacy, just want to give my condolences. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family. Blessings to you all.

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June 26, 2021

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

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