Suzan Linda (Lodge) Gotch

Suzan Linda (Lodge) Gotch, 75, of East Hampton, beloved wife James A. Gotch passed away peacefully at her home on Friday January 10th after a five-year battle with Alzheimers. James and her daughter Elizabeth held her hand as she went to join Jesus. Born February 15, 1949 in Philippi, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Patricia Mazurek and John Lodge. Suzan worked for Aetna for 20 years and retired from The Hartford in 2013.

 As a working mother, she earned her associate's degree in business administration at Middlesex Community College in 1993.

 She was an avid reader who loved spending time with family and friends. She was generous with her heart and gave of herself with deeds small and large to loved ones and strangers alike. Becoming a member of the Red Cross Disaster Relief team in her retirement, she responded to numerous local fires, Hurricane Matthew in South Carolina and Sandy Hook.

 She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, James Alan Gotch. Her siblings Deborah, Michelle, Johnna and Mark. Her daughter Elizabeth Katzmaier (David) of Long Island, daughter Michele Cone (Rod) of Lebanon, son Jim Cole (Angel) of West Virginia, and eight grandchildren Shane, Jordyn, Danielle, Elsie, Addison, Anna, Ella, and Max.  

 Suzan’s humor, smiling face, and the joy she brought will be missed by all who knew her.

 Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. East Hampton on Saturday January 18, 2025, from 12 noon until 2:00PM. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Suzan’s memory to the Alzheimer Association at www.alz.org.  

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