Susan (Barnes) Lawley

Susan K. Barnes, 65, aka Susie Q” of Bristol CT, Misquamicut RI, and Wellington FL passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was born August 7, 1956 in Southington, daughter of the late Alvin F. and Priscilla (Hogan) Barnes.

Susan was one of a kind, from her unique fashion sense and shopping skills to her laughter and spontaneity. Always prepared for an appetizer party, along with a good puzzle. An avid reader and loved those scratch tickets!!

She was known for going out of her way to help anyone, showering her friends and family especially her nieces and nephews, or any child in need with gifts, some corny but most with a sentimental value, She will be missed deeply.

Susan is survived by her siblings Mark Barnes (Jean) of Old Lyme, Jimmy Barnes (Pam) of Bristol, Holly LeDuc (Kevin) of Plainville, Lisa Barnes of Bristol, also her special Aunt Beth Mazzacaro (Bill) and cousin Kim Smith (Steve), along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and cousins. She will be missed by large number of friends in CT, FL and RI.

Besides her parents, Susan is predeceased by her brothers Peter Barnes and Paulie Barnes.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 2PM until 4PM at O’Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Bristol, CT 06010. A funeral home service will begin at 4PM.

A celebration of life will be held in CT and FL at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Craig Yarde Scholarship Fund, https://www.mainstreetfoundation.org/craig-yarde-scholarship-fund or the Plainville Community Food Pantry, Inc., https://plainvillefoodpantry.org.

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