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Susan Bright Obituary

Susan Elaine (Harris) Bright, 77, of Middletown, beloved wife of Richard S. Bright for fifty-four years, passed away on January 21, 2025, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Arlene (Whitmore) Harris. Susan lived in Middletown her whole life graduating Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1965. She worked at SNET for a few years before starting her family. In her later years, she worked at Bielefield School and Snow School in the cafeteria for twenty years. She was a member of the YMCA and enjoyed knitting. Susan's family was everything to her. Along with her husband, Susan is survived by two sons Geoffrey H. Bright and his wife Jill of Plainville and Jonathan A. Bright and his wife Tonya of Coventry; three grandchildren Hannah Bright, Nolan Bright and Jordan Bright; a brother William "Kip" Harris and his wife Mary Anne of Middletown and five nephews and one niece. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Susan's memory may be made to Middlesex Land Trust for Harris Preserve Middletown, 27 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Susan Elaine (Harris) Bright, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Jan. 24, 2025.

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Janet Milardo

January 31, 2025

To Richard & family,
Our thoughts & prayers to you & your family on the loss of Sue. We would always chat when she did her daily walks on Wilcox Road as she passed by our former house, always sharing a story. May your memories bring comfort in the days ahead. Sincerely,
Janet & John Milardo

anita salonia molesky

January 30, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joanne Schilke

January 29, 2025

I was saddened to learn of Sue´s passing. Our children attended Bielefield School and we often worked together on PTO projects. In later years we saw each other at the MILE organization at Middlesex College. She was always friendly and smiling. I miss seeing her taking her daily walks on Millbrook Rd.
May your cherished memories sustain you in these next difficult times days.
Joanne Schilke

Suzan Boden

January 27, 2025

Dear Dick and family,
I knew Sue from working in the schools. She was always smiling and fun to be with.
My sympathies to you all.
Suzan Boden

EAnnBaldwin

January 26, 2025

Blessings....
EAnn Baldwin
With many moons gone by.

John Robinson

January 26, 2025

Dick..So sorry to hear of the passing of your Loving Wife..May the good Lord be with you and your family..

Kathy Flood

January 26, 2025

Dear Dick,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Sue. And, I continue to be shocked at the loss of a dear friend. I will miss her spirit, her laughter and her friendship.
Please know that you and the boys and the grandchildren are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
I will keep in touch with you and Wendy.
With deepest sympathies,
Kathy Flood

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Allan Czaja

January 25, 2025

I´m so sorry for your loss John . I will say prayers for you and your family , your friend Allan Czaja

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