Suzanne Kunkel Dorsett
September 14, 1934 ~ October 31, 2009
Suzanne Kunkel Dorsett, age 75, of Orange, went home to be with her Lord on October 31, 2009 at CT Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 14, 1934 in Carlisle, PA to the late G. Bearden and Elizabeth Kronenberg Kunkel. Sue is survived by Leonard Dorsett, her husband of 53 years, three sons, George Dorsett and his wife Elizabeth of Barrington, NH, Michael Dorsett of South Hadley, MA, Jonathan Dorsett of Somerville, MA and by a loving extended family and many friends. She was predeceased by a son Matthew Dorsett and by her sister Elizabeth Shover. Sue was an active member of Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Woodbridge for many years. She sang in church choirs and other groups from the age of twelve and enjoyed singing in Trinity Church's choir as well as their Christmas Concerts over the years. While living in Alliance, OH she sang in the Community Chorus. Over the years, Sue enjoyed volunteering with the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, Hospice in Maine and Connecticut, and in nursing homes in communities where she lived. She volunteered at Trinity Church as a Deaconess, choir member, leader of small group Bible studies, the Greeter program, and was involved in prayer ministry. Sue lived her faith with joy and was an inspiration to many. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 7th at 10 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 33 Center Rd., Woodbridge. Friends may visit with the family on Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sue's memory may be sent to The Salvation Army, 450 George St., New Haven, CT 06511 or CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.
Dear Len and Family, I was saddened to hear of your loss. Sue was a blessing from God and I’m thankful I got the chance to know her. With deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love, *Rachel Driver Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Dear Len and Family, With our heartfelt sympathy and understanding. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family. May God’s peace sustain you, and we rejoice knowing Sue is free from all pain and at peace with Our Lord. Sincerely, The Abrahamian Family from Trinity Church
Dear Len, Pleas know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we ask the Lord to uphold you in his strong, loving arms to comfort you at this time. Sue was a blessing in our lives, always kind and thoughtful whenever we would fellowship after service. I have fond memories of sharing our thoughts and prayers together during women’s Thursday morning Bible study in past years and singing together in the Trinity Christmas Concerts. We will truly miss our sister in Christ but our lives were enriched by knowing her these many years. With sincere sympathy, Catherine & Larry Walters
I got to know Sue through my daughter Liz and George, now my son-in-law. She had a quiet way about her that I admired and she was such a good Christian. She never found fault with anyone and that is such a great gift. She was a joy to be around and I know she is finally resting in peace. I remember when we un-packed for Liz and George after they were married and they were on their honeymoon and that is when I really got to know Sue. She always had words of wisdom for me that I appreciated a lot. Her smile was infectious and she always had a twinkle in her eye. My, how her eyes must be twinkling while she is looking at her lord and saviour. .Rest in Peace. beautiful lady.
I met Sue a few years ago at the Thursday morning bible study. Her love for the Lord was a a great inspiration for me. I wish I knew her for a longer period of time but am so thankful for the time I did have with her. I will miss her so much.
Len, George, Michael, and Jon: I am so blessed to be a part of your family and to have known Sue for as long as I did. She was a wonderful woman and taught me a lot. I will always have her and her loving ways in my mind as I go through each day. Love you all.
Thanks to a Godly woman and for her faithfulness in serving the Lord. We will never forget her radiant love and encouragement.
To Sue’s Family and Friends, I am resting each day in the peace of my Lord, my end is assured, and my days are all planned. May these words be a comfort to your broken hearts.
Dear Len and family, Please know that you are all in our prayers and cares these days. What a blessing that Sue had your loving presence all the way. We take heart in knowing that her dear, kind spirit will remain with you and us.
Len, Please accept my condolences. I was so sorry to learn about Suzanne. May peace be with you. Maury
Len, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I will keep Sue in my prayers.
Our prayers are with you, Len and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we all mourn Sue’s passing. We know she will be taken care of in heaven by our Lord and those who predeceased her. Love Dianne & Ed
Dale and I have such fond memories of Sue and the fun we had together in Beaver Falls. She enriched our lives as we know she enriched the lives of so many others.
Dear Len, My dad has been keeping me aprised of Sue’s journey. Please let the boys know of my gentle thoughts for you all. We have been through this as well. Know she is in a peaceful, beautiful place, and she will never leave you. You just have to look at the wonder around you, and you will see and feel her presence. She was a very special woman. With care and tears. Kerry
Len, you married a wonderful woman 53 years ago! Her faith in her Lord was evident in everything she did and she was an inspiration to all who knew her. We are blessed to have known her.
Our loving sister in Christ, touched so many lifes while here on earth through her devotion to God, her church and her family. Always a kind word which ended up telling the person that God can do special things and that He loves you. Thanks Sue for your love and faith in God.
Sue Kunkel Dorset was a member of my high school class in Carlisle, PA. What a joy it was to know Sue in those years so long ago. Her great personality, her contagious smile, her great contributions in the classes that I had with her, and her good looks were enough to make everybody stop and say, .WOW.!I am so sorry that I will not see her at any more reunions, but my prayers and the prayers of my classmates are echoing through the heavens as the angels rejoice for Sues Homecoming has taken place. In fact, the Bible says .All heaven rejoices when one of the saints comes home to be with the Lord.. To all her loved ones God’s peace be with you and may His arms surround and comfort you in these sorrowful days for you. God bless you.
Sue was such a good friend. I will miss her very much. Thanks Len for keeping me up to date with her. I know that she is happy and singing her heart out where she is.
To my most beloved Aunt….who I will always think of as .Joy Rising.. She was a person of true grace, joy and God’s Love . We will all miss her but know her spirit is with our Lord and loved ones.
We share in your loss and it seems that we just started to know Sue and love her and God took her home. Thursday AM bible study was one of her most loving sharing parts to her short life, we are Blessed by knowing her.We pray God would heal your hurting hearts,replace the sadness with rememberance of all you shared with Sue the joys she brought to everyone just by walking in a room it seemed to light up with her tender smile. Just the thought of Sue will always bring a smile to our hearts when we think of her.