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Susan Elizabeth Rutty

1944 - 2022

Susan Elizabeth Rutty obituary, 1944-2022, Middletown, CT

BORN

1944

DIED

2022

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Biega Funeral Home - Middletown

3 Silver Street

Middletown, Connecticut

Susan Rutty Obituary

Susan Elizabeth (Edmondson) Rutty, 77, of Haddam, beloved wife of Wayne M. Rutty, passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Manchester, daughter of Rev. James V. and Katherine Laura (Hill) Edmondson. Susan was an office manager for the Connecticut Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America for 27 years before retiring in 2007. Susan retired early to enjoy making memories with her grandchildren and to pursue her interests in her community. She was always involved in her two son's activities starting her involvement with the Boy Scouts as a Den leader for her sons. She was an active member of the Haddam Club 60, Committee on Aging in Haddam, Haddam Neck Fair where she was a director and treasurer for many years. Susan was instrumental to the revitalizations of the local Red Hatters Society and the Haddam Garden Club. Susan and Wayne enjoyed the many years traveling the country in their Airstream Trailer with friends to WBCCI Airstream Club activities. In 2020 Susan was honored to have been inducted into the Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame for her years of outstanding service to her community. Susan is survived by her husband of 58 years Wayne; sons, David and his wife Kimberly of Wethersfield, Michael and his wife Lianne of Chester; four grandchildren, Justin, Katelyn and her fiancé Jordan Zima, James, and Samuel; brother, John Edmondson and his wife Bari of Haddam; sister, Kathy Sandberg and her husband Steve of Coventry; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St. Middletown. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 12 to 3 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Haddam Emergency Fuel Bank c/o: Haddam Social Services; 11 Jail Hill Rd; Haddam, CT 06438 or CT Humane Society; 701 Russel Rd; Newington, CT 06111. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 10, 2022.

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Terry Concannon

March 21, 2022

Wayne, I was very sorry to learn about Susan and I wish to send you and your family my deepest sympathy. I have many happy memories of Haddam and the various enterprises we tackled.

Mary Jean Wall

March 17, 2022

Our sincerest condolences to Wayne and his family. Sue was ALWAYS sweet and wonderful to work with. She was an institution at the Haddam Neck Fair. Always wanting to please, a real joy to be around! She will be greatly missed!

Sally Nettleton-Smilas

March 14, 2022

My sincere condolences to Wayne and his family. I am quite sure that Susan will be missed by all who knew her through her tireless commitment to various organizations throughout Haddam. I enjoyed our times spent together and her infectious laugh. Memory eternal.

Judy Goldfarb

March 13, 2022

What a woman! Her energy an commitment will be missed! With deep sympathy. Judy Goldfarb

Sandy & Jim Hostetler

March 12, 2022

Condolences to Susan´s family at this difficult time. Susan was beautiful inside & out...such a kind & generous soul. So happy to have had the opportunity to cross paths with her. Wishing peace to all that knew & loved her.

Dave Welch

March 12, 2022

Dear Wayne and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
JoAnn & Dave Welch

Mary Hickish

March 11, 2022

Wayne, I was sorry to hear of Susan's passing. I only knew Susan superficially, first as a parent of one of my pupils, but more recently I knew her as a tireless volunteer. She was at many events I attended working in the background. She will be sorely missed. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your entire family

Mark A. Console

March 10, 2022

Dave, Kim and family,
My most sincere condolences on your loss. May God Bless you all.

Sincerely,
Mark

R. Thurston Clark

March 10, 2022

I have known Susan & her husband Wayne casually for a number of years, but in 2017 I joined Haddam's COA Committee on Aging and subsequently became it's Chairman. This started a very intimate relationship with Susan. She will be sorely missed ar the COA and the Haddam Neck Fair Assoc., where I'm just a stockholder.
RIP my friend.

Cynthia Richard

March 10, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Susan’s passing! She was a kind and genuinely good person. I enjoyed our friendship through the Airstream Club and our personal friendship. My heart goes out to Wayne. Such a tremendous loss. I will pray that his memories will comfort him through this difficult time!

Raymond Richard

March 10, 2022

Always enjoyed our Airstream adventures together. Susan was always kind and fun to work a rally with. I will miss her. Wayne, David and Michael, I am sorry for your loss.

Elizabeth LaBella

March 10, 2022

So sorry for your loss - Susan was a wonderful, kind and giving lady and will be missed deeply.

Janet Hegeman

March 10, 2022

Wayne, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan was a wonderful, caring friend and I will always remember her kindness during our Airstream years. God bless.

Dale Arseneault

March 10, 2022

I am beyond sorry for your loss!! Susan was a wonderful friend and an inspiration to all who knew her. The world just lost a beautiful woman! I send my sincere condolences to Wayne and all family members. May God Bless!!! ❤

Mark DiBella

March 10, 2022

Dave and the Rutty families,
Please except my heartfelt condolences, May God Bless.

Dave Morawski

March 9, 2022

I got to know Susan at many events at the Madison Rod & Gun Club where Wayne is a member. We enjoyed her cooking too. I am thankful that I had a chance to sit down and talk to her at a recent event at a member's house.
Susan was a very, very nice person and I am so sorry for Wayne's loss.
Dave Morawski, Madison

Denise Buckley

March 9, 2022

So sorry to hear this. My condolences to the Rutty and Edmondson families.

Susan Primiani

March 9, 2022

To Mike and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My deepest condolences to you all.

Adam and Deb Miclette

March 9, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. Susan was such a wonderful, understanding and giving woman. She cared about every scout and volunteered who asked for help.

Kaye & Rod Burgess

March 9, 2022

May God Bless and comfort your families now and in the future. Very sorry for your loss.

Cynthia Hill

March 9, 2022

I am so very sad to learn of Sue's passing. She was a very kind and sincere person. Her beautiful smile and her positive outlook on life will be missed. She was a kind and caring neighbor. I am sending sincere condolences to all of Sue's family.

Audrey Roberts

March 9, 2022

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of this beautiful and wonderful woman. My sincere condolences to her beloved husband, Wayne, and the rest of her family.

charles tomaszewski

March 9, 2022

Susan was a real nice person . I am a better person for knowing her. My condolences to Wayne, her sons and famly.

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