Obituary of Susan Shead

Susan Shead, 70 of Eastford passed away after a brief illness December 16, 2025 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of 46 years to Kevin J. Shead, he died in 2024, they were married May 6, 1978. She was born in Putnam on December 14, 1955, daughter of the late Joseph and Ena (Myette) LaRose.

She worked for over 20 years as a Librarian at the Eastford Public Library and where she was very fond of the Eastford Community. Susan had a passion for reading and loved traveling with her friends and family visiting Aruba, Alaska, Yellowstone, Florida, Hilton Head and often camping in Vermont. Her greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother.   

She is survived by her children Jason Shead and his wife Elizabeth of Thompson, CT, Heather Minka and her husband Nicholas of Holden, MA, four beloved grandchildren Tyler, Lucas, Connor and Nora. Brother-in-law Barry Shead and his wife Brenda of Woodstock, CT, sister-in-law Audrey Carabeau and her husband Garry of Eastford, CT. Her lifelong best friend Mary Gilbert of Putnam CT, several nieces and nephews including her caretaker Sarah Sanderson. Her family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at Hartford Hospital for the care she received.

A calling hour will be Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM with a memorial service at 3:00 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. Burial will be in the Spring at Grove Cemetery in Eastford, CT. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Eastford Independent Fire Co. #1, P. O. Box 333, Eastford, CT 06242.  Share a memory at Smithandwalkerfh.com