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Nancy Suydam Obituary

WINSTED – Nancy L. Suydam, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born on June 9, 1930 in Winsted; the daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Green) Suydam. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Winsted. She worked as a Teacher at Bulkeley High School in Hartford until retirement. She loved cats and enjoyed attending music festivals. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Wendy Draczynski and husband Andrew of Torrington, Tim Suydam and wife Carolyn Spotts of New Hartford, Jonathan Suydam of Torrington and Heidi Smith and husband Geoffrey of Torrington; and several close friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Clarence "Pete" Suydam. Graveside Services at Riverside Cemetery in Pleasant Valley are private. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted has care of arrangements. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Nancy, please visit our Tree Store.

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Published by WFSB on Oct. 1, 2025.

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