Obituary of Anne Gildea Sullivan

Anne G. Sullivan (Barrett), who loved to be called "Ba" by her grandchildren, departed her loving family on April 5, 2021 after a lengthy battle with dementia.      

Anne was born in Danbury, on July 1, 1943 to the late Dorothea & John (Jack) Barrett. She lived most of her life in Danbury but also resided for many years in Port Charlotte, FL and most recently in Carolina Shores, NC.

Anne was a loving wife of 60 years to Mark J. Sullivan Jr., who cared for her throughout her illness and was by her side up to the moment she departed this world.

Anne was a beloved mother to Mark J. Sullivan (Susan) of New Milford; Lori Sullivan Beaulieu (Phil) of Danbury; and Erin Sullivan Caruso (John) of Hammonton, NJ.  She was grandmother to Nicole Beaulieu Cole (James), Kyle Sullivan, and Giovanni Caruso. She was great-grandmother to Jackson Beaulieu. She was recently predeceased by her grandson Justin Beaulieu. She gave her all to family and loved them with all her heart. She will be greatly missed.

Anne worked as a hairdresser for 50 years. Her career started at Grace's House of Beauty followed by James of Ridgefield, both located in Ridgefield.  After moving to Florida, she worked at Annette's Beauty Salon and then Ruth's Partners in Design. She was loved by her co-workers and customers for her humor and loyalty.

Anne is survived by her brother Richard Barrett (Carryle), sister-in-law Corinne Repp (Mike), many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and lifelong friends. She was predeceased by her siblings Marguerite Gilbert (Barrett), John Barrett, and Peter Barrett.

The Sullivan family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the special Registered Nurse and nursing aide from Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Home Hospice and the staff of the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick for making Anne’s final time here on earth comfortable and her passing peaceful.

A funeral service will be held at 1pm at Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St., Danbury, on Friday April 30, 2021. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday morning between the hours of 12:00 – 1:00pm. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Anne’s name to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane SE, Bolivia, NC 28422.