Susan Elizabeth DuPont

DuPONT, Susan E. (Belisle) Susan Elizabeth (Belisle) DuPont, 64, went peacefully to heaven on the wings of angels into the loving grace of her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, (February 21, 2007). She was born in Newton, Massachusetts on January 29, 1943 to Eugene L. and Ruth (Macloon) Belisle, spending her childhood in the village of South Natick, Massachusetts, graduating from Natick High School in 1961. She lived in San Francisco, Boston, Hartford and West Hartford, Vermont and most recently in Essex and Middletown. An avid gardener, Susan started an organic community rooftop garden in Boston in 1971. She was an ardent environmentalist and designed earth-friendly RRR packaging for various products, holding multiple trademarks. Watching sports brought a special joy to Susan, and she was elated by the Red Sox's 2004 World Series, rooted for Harvard, Army, and the Pats, and loved both ice hockey and figureskating. She is survived by her four daughters and their families: Kate Belisle, Middletown and daughter Kara Ricci of Middletown and Deep River; Peter and Rev. Molly (Phinney) Baskette, Somerville, MA and children Rafael and Carmen; Rich and Tess Olsen of Hawaii, and baby Olsen who joins our world in July; and Samantha Q. DuPont, New York, NY. Also surviving are two sisters and one brother: Mrs. Gary (Val) Peterson of Vernon; Ruthie Bullard of Hobe Sound, FL; and Alexander Belisle of Hobe Sound, FL. She joins in heaven her parents; sister Margo Belisle of New York, New York; brothers Geoff Belisle of Amherst VA; and Philip Belisle of Natick, MA. Susan was a great wit and sparkling spirit who had an infectious laugh and a brilliant, heartwarming smile. She is beloved by her many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, and has immeasurably touched the lives of all who knew her kind and gentle manner. All are welcome to join her friends and family in celebrating Susan's vibrant life at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 2 in Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich.