Marion Lyman Sullivan, 96, of Glastonbury passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022. Marion was born in Wethersfield, daughter of the late George J. Lyman and Rachel (McAllister) Lyman and was a long-time resident of Wethersfield before moving to Glastonbury a few years ago. Marion was a graduate of Wethersfield High School Class of 1943. After graduation, she worked for United Aircraft/Pratt & Whitney. After raising her family, she returned to work part time for the Wethersfield Board of Education. Marion was a long-time active member of the Church of the Incarnation and belonged to the Incarnation Women’s Club and the church bell choir. She loved gardening, traveling, quilting and crewel.
Marion was always dedicated to her family and enjoyed the time they spent together. She leaves a son, James (Dianne) Sullivan, of Glastonbury and a Daughter-in-Law, Susan Sullivan of Marlborough. She also leaves 5 grandchildren, Caroline (Steve) Brown of South Londonderry, VT; Timothy (Desiree) Sullivan of West Orange, NJ; Katie (Chris) Gelsomini of Wethersfield; Brian (Jacklyn) Sullivan of Dedham, MA; and Matthew Sullivan of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Marion leaves 5 great-grandchildren who also brought her so much joy; Emmalee, Max, Finn, Joel and Olivia. She also leaves a Sister-in-law, Anne Lyman of Newington and many special nieces and nephews. Marion was pre-deceased by her husband of 65 years, Edward Sullivan; a son, Thomas Sullivan of Marlborough, and an infant son, Robert Sullivan, who died at birth. She was also pre-deceased by her sisters, Margaret Scully of Newington and Arline Lyman of Rocky Hill and her brothers, George Lyman of Old Saybrook and Edward Lyman of Newington.
Marion’s family would like to thank the entire staff at Addison Place in Glastonbury for their outstanding commitment to their residents’ care. They would also like to thank the Home Aides and the Masonicare Hospice team that provided compassionate care.
Marion was loved and respected by many people whose lives she touched and they will cherish those memories. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, February 15 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Farley-Sullivan funeral home, 34 Beaver Rd., Wethersfield, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Marion’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect St, Wethersfield, CT, masks are required in the funeral home and in Church of the Incarnation) Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1318 Hebron Ave. (at Wickham Rd.), Glastonbury, CT. Those who may wish to remember Marion with a charitable donation are asked to consider St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Memories can be shared with Marion’s family at FarleySullivan.com.