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Susan Bryant Obituary
WESTBROOK -- Susan M. Bryant, 56, of East Bridge Street, passed away on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Southington, Conn., the daughter of John and Miriam P. Eldridge Maynard. She was raised and educated in Portland and was a graduate of Deering High School. Susan owned and operated a day care for several years and later assisted her husband Phil in his cleaning and D.J. businesses, she was also an amazing cake baker.
She was predeceased by her mother; and sister, Irene Landry. She is survived by her step father, Camillo Aceto; her husband, Philip Bryant; sons, Joshua Stephen Robbins of Westbrook and Wade Bryant of South Portland, daughters, Kelly Anne McDougal of Westbrook, Lisa Marie Donahue of Scarborough and Tara Bryant of Westbrook; seven grandchildren, Jalissa Bryant, Dakota, Michael, Jennifer, Farrah Donahue, Maddison Robbins and Molly Bryant; brothers, Rick Sukeforth of Windham, David Sukeforth of Maryland, Michael Aceto of Gorham, Joseph and John Aceto, both of Windham, and sisters, Marion Allen of Westbrook, Catherine Bradley of Bridgton, and Camilla Gutenberger of Virginia.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 5 p.m. until the start of the memorial services at 7 p.m., at the Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook. To view online condolences go to blaisandhayfuneralhome.com.
Susan always told her grandchildren and everyone she knew, 'If you don't have anything nice to say about someone, don't say anything at all,' and if you ever misplace something, do a Susan look!
Susan M. Bryant
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Leona Crooker
February 9, 2013
Family,I am so sorry for your loss. What I am reading is that my mother's oldest sister, Betty, passed along to Miriam, who passed along to Susan a wonderful, kind, and giving heart. May that be her legacy to the next generations. Cousin on the Dingley side,Leona Knight Crooker
John &b Dot Harriman
February 8, 2013
In The Loss of Your Loved One,
Your loved one held a very special place in the hearts of many people
May it comfort you
to know that their memory
will always be cherished.
With Deepest Sympathy
Sheri Doyon
February 8, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. Sue was very nice. She and I shared hearing loss in common and she once told me that she was proud of me that I never let it get me down.... I'll never forget that. God Bless Sue Bryant.
Mindy Welsch
February 8, 2013
I LOVE YOU AUNT SUE!!! <3
Ann Aceto Lamarre
February 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to your family. Although it's been a long time since we have seen one another I have many fond memories
Linda Scammon
February 7, 2013
I will always remember the great times we had together. The one memories that I think about a lot is when Marion,you and I would take your fathers car and go to old orchard beach a lot. If Grammy and Pa ever new this they would have killed all of us. We always had great times. You will be missed by all of us!! Love Auntie Linda
David Sukeforth
February 7, 2013
Susan,
So many memories from when we were growing up... From the time I broke your arm (your fault) because you refused to let me play with the ball, so off the porch you went, to the time I opened the door that Marion ran into and broke the glass because she was chasing you (her fault)... You always had something nice to say about everyone, and saw the best in everyone. I guess you got that from Mom, she was the same way. I never got the chance lately to tell you how much I love you, but I know you knew... You will be missed by so many people and touched more lives than you even realized. I love you always, and will keep you in my heart. Love your "little" brother, David
Mindy Welsch
February 6, 2013
I love my Aunt Sue Always. She was one of the most caring people i know! She was always so happy & cheer full, She always brighten my day! We would always go to her house for fun sleep overs & fun partys, like family functions, She loved doing those!! I could go on & on & on!! :) I love you Aunt Sue & you will always be on my mind! With lots of love Mindy
Meghan Hanrahan
February 5, 2013
What a tremendous lose that our family is suffering threw, i wish i could be closer to all you during this time. I know that the memories i have of Aunt Sue are all memories I will hold close to my heart and treasure forever. She could always brighten up a room with her positiveness and bright warming smile, and attitude towards life. I love you and wish i could have spent more time with you Aunt Sue <3
karen sevilla
February 5, 2013
sue gave me wonderful memories we would hold hands to go to the store behind the house on cumberland ave we will be together again one day. love you and miss you. cousin karen
Pat Conley
February 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very difficult time. May you rest a little easier knowing she no longer is suffering or in pain. God Bless.
February 5, 2013
February 5, 2013
Marion Allen
February 5, 2013
Sue,
Life will never be the same for me without you here. You will always be in my heart.
Love your sister Mare
ashley aceto
February 5, 2013
love you and miss you you will always be in my prayers
My best friend
February 5, 2013
Ronda Breen - MaClean
February 5, 2013
Iam sorry for yourloss;SUE was a wonderfull person.my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ann Yankura
February 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Loss is never easy for those left behind. Help each other through this difficult time. Ann, Jim, Hunter, Abby and Owen.
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