WINDSOR, VT
Susan M. Runnells-Taft, 50, a lifelong resident of Windsor, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, April 26 at her home in Windsor, surrounded by her family.
She was born April 28, 1964 in Windsor. She received her schooling in Windsor. Susan loved the outdoors, enjoyed fishing, bow hunting, bird watching and spending time in her flower garden. She was also fond of spending time at the family camp in West Danville, VT. She especially enjoyed taking photographs of wildlife and nature and taking long rides in the country. She loved spending time in the sun and water, wether it be in her pool or in her kayak or boat. She received her greatest pleasure in spending time with her family and many friends.
Sue was a proud strong and determined Vermonter, when she had her mind set on something she would not stop until she accomplished it. She was known to care more for others then herself. She was truly loved by many and will be dearly missed.
She was predeceased by her parents, Bruce and Arlene Fadden, and by two sisters, Liza Austin and Lorraine Craig.
Survivors include her longtime companion, David J. Taft, one son, Joshua Taft and his companion, Samantha Cline, and one sister, Marcia Runnells, all of Windsor, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces, including two special nieces, Matteson Tenney and Hannah Tenney.
Visitation will be held Monday evening, May 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the Rachel S. Harlow United Methodist Church in Windsor, with the Rev. Amanda Lape-Freeberg, Pastor of the Old South Congregational Church in Windsor, officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow in the church hall. Private committal services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville, VT.
Her family wishes to acknowledge and thank the Oncology Department at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for not only helping her stay alive, but making Sue feel life was truly worth living and fighting for.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Old South Congregational Church at PO Box 298, Windsor, VT 05089.
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements.