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BECKWITH, Susan
Susan (Rowland) Beckwith, 53, of Wethersfield, beloved wife to Brian, daughter of Gail and Bob, sister to Laurie and Cheryl, and friend to many, passed away peacefully Wednesday (November 21, 2012) at Hartford Hospital. Susan was born July 30, 1959 in Manchester. She was the daughter of the late Harley W. Rowland and Gail S. Millerd, and her husband Robert J. Millerd. Before moving to Wethersfield 28 years ago, Susan and Brian lived in New Haven. While in New Haven, Susan obtained her Bachelor of Science in Art from Southern Connecticut State University. At the time of her passing, she was happily employed by GKN Aerospace of Cromwell as a Contracts and Pricing Analyst. During her career Susan also held positions at Curtis 1000 in Newington and the UTC Research Center in East Hartford. She was a faithful member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Wethersfield. Susan was a wonderful person with a huge heart who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her loving and very extended family, especially the Beckwiths, Millerds, and Mullers. Susan is survived by her husband and best friend, R. Brian Beckwith of Wethersfield; her mother and father, Gail and Bob Millerd of Vernon; two sisters, Laurie Kennedy of West Hartford, and Cheryl Rondinone and her husband Richard, of Enfield; her three nieces, Kristen, Meaghan, and Brittney Kennedy; two very special friends, Lee Nelson of Simsbury, and Peggy Corthouts of Colorado; along with many other close and dear friends whose hearts and lives Susan touched. And not to be forgotten, Susan leaves her four legged children, York, Mugsy, Gracie, and Sadie.
Friends and relatives may pay their respects to her family on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Rd., Wethersfield. A Funeral Worship of Remembrance celebrating Susan's life will be held Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 11am directly in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 371 Wolcott Hill Rd., Wethersfield, with the Rev. Hugh R.B. Haffenreffer officiating. In recognition of the love and support Susan received from her church family, donations may be made to the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in her memory. To extend online condolences or for further information, please visit
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Pete Mardoc
December 26, 2012
My heartfelt condolences go out to Brian and Susan's family and friends. I worked with Sue (yes, I knew her as Sue) at UTRC. Sue, Mary and I would often go out to lunch. Sue loved music (“what song to I have in my head”), but she refused to sing. Once, when Sue was driving us back from lunch she dropped her defenses and was softly singing to herself. Instinctively, Mary and I leaned closer hear. It took a few seconds for Sue to notice that she had an audience. When she did we all burst out laughing. That was what being with Sue was like, moments fraught with hilarity. She was a wonderful person. She's probably making God roll on the floor right now.
December 5, 2012
Dear Brian: I am sorry so to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family.
Carrie Gumkowski
Pauline Lisee
November 29, 2012
Dear Brian and the entire Beckwith family. I worked in the good old days in Genigraphics with Susan. She was such a fun loving woman enjoying life to the fullest. She never left anyone out in the cold sort of speak and made everyone of us welcomed in your home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.I know she is shining down on you Brian!!
Joan, Brian, Joe, Matt and Vika Pinney
November 28, 2012
Dear Brian and family, Gail, Cheryl, Lori, Dad, and girls, Our hearts and love are with you during this difficult time.With loss comes great sadness but the beautiful memories will last forever in your hearts Love, the Pinney family
November 27, 2012
Brian and Family,
Life will go on and so will Sue's spirit in our hearts and minds. We are thankful for the friendship, memories and good times with both of you and the "kids".
God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Love, Jan and Ronnie
November 26, 2012
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November 26, 2012
Dear Brian and all of Sue's family,
I don't think I ever knew anyone as sweet and lovely as Sue. Working with her was always fun; we never knew what she was going to come out with. I loved her laugh.. Brian, I know you must be devestated with grief, but I hope knowing how much she adored you can help. "Honey Sweetie".. Yours was a true love story. I hope she's resting peacefully now.
Mary Melfi
Scott and Jessica
November 26, 2012
Dear Brian and the entire Beckwith family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Paula Formeister
November 26, 2012
Dear Brian and family, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Susan. For the short time I knew her what a remarkable women. My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Paula R.D.H.[office of Dr. Whidden]
November 25, 2012
Brian and Family,
My heart goes out to you at this time. Susan was such a wonderful, funny, kind soul. Everyone who knew her was richer for it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deb Hall-Wisse
November 25, 2012
A light has gone out in our hearts and now shines down on all of us from above. Sue, you will be missed.
Rich & Lauren Dill
Emily and Les Lourigan
November 25, 2012
Dear Brian and family, We will miss Sue so very much and at the same time we take such joy in knowing God and His angels have welcomed her to the kingdom she knew and believed in.
Look at that smile-that is how she will be remembered. We love her and will show that love to Brian and her family as the days go on.
November 25, 2012
Brian and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sandi Nelson (Don Brooks & Assoc.)
Mary Anne Sweeney
November 25, 2012
We love Sue and will miss her kind hearted nature, her humor and quick wit. We will keep her in our hearts. With love and sympathy, Mary Anne Sweeney
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