Mayor Simmons Issues Statement On Death Of Susan Nabel

STAMFORD, CT — Susan Nabel, a Stamford resident and former member of the Board of Representatives from District 20, and Board of Education, died on May 1 from pancreatic cancer, according to her obituary.

Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons issued the following statement on Tuesday:

"We are all heartbroken by the loss of Susan Nabel. Susan embodied what it meant to be a true public servant. She led with compassion, thoughtfulness, and was a fierce advocate for her constituents and her community. Her leadership on the Board of Representatives, as well as the Board of Education, resulted in critical investments in Stamford’s public services, parks, and schools. Her contributions are many and during her tenure she touched the lives of countless residents across Stamford. I will miss Susan dearly, and I am comforted to know she leaves behind a legacy of extraordinary public service and contribution to our City, one that we will be forever grateful for. My thoughts are with her husband Bill, their children Jake and Hannah, and all her family and friends during this difficult time."

Nabel is survived by her husband, William Nabel; her son, Jake Nabel; her daughter, Hannah Lake; and her sister, Jan Neuberger. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth, who died on Feb. 11, 1982.

Funeral services will be held at Temple Beth El in Stamford on Wednesday, May 3, at 2 p.m., followed by shiva at the family home.

The family will also sit shiva from 4 to 7 p.m. on May 4-5. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Stamford Public Education Fund or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Read Nabel's full obituary.