Susan Ella Bradley, 92, of Danbury, CT, formerly a 50 year Newtown, CT resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Glen Hill in Danbury.
Born in Pawling, NY, Susan was a daughter of the late Ralph L. and Susan Ann Greenan Bradley. In her younger years, Susan was an accomplished dancer and belonged to the first USO troop to tour the Pacific during World War II. She performed for the troops in the Gilbert, Carolina and Marshall Islands.
After the war years she opened the Ella Bradley Professional School of Danbury and resided in Westchester County, NY.
Her love of dogs, especially poodles, lead her to a career as a professional dog groomer in New York and Connecticut. Susan was an active volunteer at the Senior Center in Danbury.
Survivors include her dear friend, Mary DeVasto, with whom she lived with for many years.
Deepest gratitude to the caregivers of Glen Hill Care Center in Danbury for the excellent care given to Susan during her final illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Friday, May 12, 2017 at St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown, CT. Burial will be in Beechwoods Cemetery, New Rochelle, NY at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in Susan’s memory may be made to the Newtown Animal Control Shelter, 21 Old Farm Rd., Newtown, CT 06470.