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Suzanne Hand Obituary
Hand was a retired realtor who worked most recently for Berkshire Hathaway New England Properties in Stonington. She worked part time in retirement for Seniors Helping Seniors.
She attended Skidmore College and was a 1979 graduate of Connecticut College, where she majored in English. She spent part of the year at her home in Giurdignano, Italy.
She is survived by her partner Gordon Murphy of Fishers Island, N.Y.; and two brothers, James B. Hand of Gloucester, Mass., and John J. Hand of Hereford, Ariz.
A memorial service will be held in the new year.
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Memories and Condolences
for Suzanne Hand
Tom Deedy
October 28, 2024
In the times we live forever
In golden generous days
And nights filled with clever
Banter, songs, and sage
I remember some of your wedding day
When I aced my Providence audition
Then drove up past Boston
With big John Maynard in a straw hat
And a blue seersucker suit
As twisted as could be to celebrate
Your marriage and at nine o'clock
I called the stage manager
And she said sober up you got the part...
In the times we live forever
Barn swallows glide and ride currents
There are no words for
The absence of thunderclaps
Of mirth expressed in a laugh or
Perhaps the other way around
Miss you daily Old Friend
Jeff and Stephanie Kerr
June 23, 2023
I'm so sorry to only hear now of Sukey's passing. We first met her almost 6 years ago as our realtor and she helped us find our home in Mystic. She was incredibly generous with her time and made us feel so welcome in the community. Well after our closing, she continued to check in on us and help us with her local knowledge. My husband and I adored spending time with her, her partner Gordon, and their dog Loki. We will cherish her memory!
Alix Van Rees
April 4, 2023
Suki, you will remain in my memory like a
bundle of "Hi!! You ready? Let's go!!"
I always knew that it would all work out right,
because Sukey was here.
She was the reason the sun shone.
She was a darling.
I loved her dearly.
Kathy "Kaka" Hopper
January 19, 2023
From our earliest days together as roommates at Skidmore College until her passing last month, I need only to look at this photo to relive Sukey's infectious laugh! Rest in peace, my oldest and dearest friend.
April
January 8, 2023
Over 30 years of friendship and shared adventures. Wasn't it just weeks ago we spent an hour on the phone laughing and reminiscing?
The world has lost some of its color without you in it.
Polly Hewson
January 3, 2023
Sukey was a wonderful childhood friend, and because of that we always had a way to connect throughout the years. I will miss her spirit, her smile, her laugh, and her great personality. Big hug to you my friend...you will be so missed.
Tony Bowe
January 2, 2023
Sukey was an infectiously warm and delightfully engaging person, and so cute in the suede boots she brought back to CC after her time abroad in Italy in 1976. After a flurry of typically chatty emails last September, she went quiet; and I only learned why today.
Nina Meek
December 26, 2022
Janet S James
December 25, 2022
I will always cherish your memory. You were funny, kind and remarkable. Love you always and forever, you and your Snoopy smile. Janet
Tom Deedy
December 24, 2022
Generous of heart and mind, valued contributions in many creative projects over many years, classmate, colleague, and one of those islands in the great, wild river. Will be sadly missed. Someone who did not let foibles sabotage compassion. Safe trip. God speed. Farewell old pal.
Marie Tyler Wiley
December 22, 2022
I sad I was to learn of Suki´s passing. She was a wonderful woman. Spry, diligent and fun.
She will absolutely be missed.
Janice Watrous Quick
December 18, 2022
I´m so sorry to hear of Suki´s passing. She was a wonderful lady and I learned so much from her.
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