NEW HAVEN- Natasha E. Suarez, 25, died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Fletcher-Allen Healthcare, Burlington.
Natasha was born in Boston, MA January 8, 1986 and was a graduate of Middlebury Union High School, class of 2004.
Most recently she was a receptionist at Holiday Inn, Burlington. She was associated with Middlebury United Methodist Church.
Natasha was a strong spirited woman, a wonderful mother who loved her family and friends.
Surviving family members include her parents, Adrienne L. Cohen and Michael Williams of Statesboro, GA; her father, Enrique R. Suarez of Zarragoza, Spain; her daughter, Mercedes C. Sheldrick of Salisbury; Mercedess father, Matthew Sheldrick of Salisbury; one brother, Alex R. Suarez of Statesboro, GA; her maternal grandmother, M. Loyola Cohen of Hull, MA; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her maternal grandfather Edward B. Cohen and her paternal grandparents, Rafael and Luisa Suarez.
Calling hours will be Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury from 5-7 PM..
The funeral service will be conducted at 1 PM Monday, September 5, 2011 at the Middlebury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Elisabeth Smith, pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, East Middlebury.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Mercedes C. Sheldrick Scholarship Fund, C/O Janyne Hibbard, (Natashas aunt), 60 Jamie Lane, Stoughton, MA 02072.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main, Middlebury www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.