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Susan Elizabeth Early
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Susan Early Obituary
October 3, 2025
Sister Susan Elizabeth Early, OP, age 84, died peacefully in the infirmary of Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Guilford on October 3, surrounded by her sisters in religion. She endured many years of declining health and until recently was a resident at the Saint John Paul II Center, Danbury, CT where she received very good care.
Sister was born in New Haven, CT, to Thomas and Frances (Quirk) Early and grew up in Milford, near the Long Island Sound in a home she loved to recall. She graduated from Lauralton Hall and went on to receive an undergraduate and a Masters of Library Science Degree from Southern CT State University. For nearly 20 years she served as a research librarian in the public school system of Bridgeport, CT.
Susan entered Our Lady of Grace Monastery in 1984, and made her First Profession of Vows on August 15, 1987. She pronounced Solemn Vows on August 14, 1993. She served her community in many and varied capacities having worked as community librarian and chronicler as well in assisting in building maintenance, printing, gift shop book purchasing and cooking where she is remembered for her delicious apple pies.
Sister's research librarian expertise was evident as she delved into the history of the monastery land which was formerly known as the Chittenden property as well as the life history of Bridget Rice who gave the land to the Dominican nuns in the 1940s.
Sister was predeceased by her parents and her brother Thomas. She leaves a sister Mary Grace Ayotte of Danbury as well as her beloved sister-in-law Geraldine Early and two nephews Kevin and Michael as well as several cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Tues, Oct 7 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 11 Race Hill Rd., Guilford on Wed, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Grace Monastery Cemetery. Arrangements in care Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com
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