SUZANNE “SUE” AUDY

NEW HAVEN — Suzanne “Sue” Audy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at home May 11, 2026, with her loving husband, Paul, by her side. She was 74 years old.

Sue was born Sept. 13, 1951, to Bill and Dorothy (Hammond) Nash. A proud graduate of Wallingford High School, class of 1969, she built a life rooted in devotion to family, service to others, and quiet strength.

Sue married the love of her life, Paul Audy in 1973, beginning a partnership that would span more than five decades. Together they built a loving home and raised three children, Tara, Michael, and Steven, who were the center of Sue’s world.

Before dedicating herself to raising her family as a stay-at-home mother, Sue worked for Rutland Optical and later sold Avon. She then began a long and dedicated career with United States Postal Service, serving first in New Haven and then spending 25 of her 27 years at the Middlebury Post Office. She retired in 2014 due to health reasons.

Retirement brought Sue what she treasured most — time with family. Over the past 13 years, she especially enjoyed camping with loved ones and traveling alongside Paul, creating memories that will be cherished forever.

Sue’s life was also marked by remarkable courage. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in April 2013, she became one of only two patients accepted into a groundbreaking clinical trial at The University of Vermont Medical Center. Thanks to that innovative treatment — and her own extraordinary resilience — she was gifted 13 additional years, time she filled with love, purpose, and gratitude.

A woman of deep faith and generosity, Sue taught catechism at St. Ambrose Catholic Church and devoted countless hours to volunteer service with the American Red Cross, Porter Medical Center, and Round Robin. She was a strong family woman whose greatest joy came from caring for others.

Sue was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Dorothy Nash; her brother, Jerry Nash; and her sister, Linda Weightman. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Paul; her loving children, Tara, Michael, Steven, and their families; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and many extended family members and dear friends who will miss her deeply.

Sue is remembered for her strength, kindness, unwavering love, and fierce devotion to her family. Her legacy lives on in all who were fortunate enough to know and love her.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol. Interment will be at Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery in Bristol.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Sue’s memory to the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 120, New Haven, Vt. 05472

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, oncology team, palliative care team, and hospice staff whose compassionate care and support brought comfort and dignity to Sue and her loved ones throughout her journey. ◊