Following a long and fruitful life of 92 years, Susanne Conley Cummings of Simsbury, CT left us to join loved ones and her God in heaven on March 15, 2021 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts, Susanne was the youngest child of J. Frank and Alice (McCarthy) Conley. She was a proud alumna of both Mount Holyoke College and Simmons College.
Sue and her husband Joe were committed to providing their sons with the best opportunities, including ski weekends and summer camps. They also supported their sons by attending their numerous sporting events. Once the boys were grown, Sue returned to work for many years at CIGNA Retirement until her own retirement in 1995. Sue attended mass at both St. Mary’s and St. Patrick-St. Anthony Churches.
Sue was a people person and loved to hear stories and search for common connections with whomever she met. When we measure the success of her life and accomplishments, the intangibles are what matters: faith to her God and Church, loyalty to her family and friends, and a belief (with a bit of a dry sense of humor thrown in) that good deeds and acts will eventually triumph to make the world a better place.
Sue was predeceased by her husband Joseph and their son Mark and by her three siblings, Frank Conley, Jay Conley, and Mary Nelson. She is survived by her sons and their families: Paul, Karen, Derek, and Brendan of West Simsbury; Neil, Cathy, Reed and his wife Carolyn and their four children Esme and Nora, Conley and his fiancé Alyssa Mucciolo, and Owen; and Tony, Emmy, and Ellie of Yungabura Australia.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church Simsbury. During this pandemic, the family recognizes personal choice and welcomes you to celebrate Sue’s life with us, but understands if you are unable. For directions, condolences or to view the service online please visit Vincent’s Funeral Home at www.vincentfuneralhome.com or leave a condolence on this website.