Susan Ianni

Susan Bassett Ianni, 83, died on Wednesday January 7, 2026 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Sue was born on April 30, 1942 in Springfield Massachusetts to her parents Ethan and Sarah 'Sally' Bassett.

On August 7th, 1971, Sue married George William 'Bill' Ianni of Rutland VT.

Sue retired from Tambrands in Rutland VT and the Price Chopper in West Rutland VT. Sue then went onto work at her absolute favorite job, at the former Country Quilts and Fabrics in Mendon VT. It allowed her to blossom and pursue her passion for quilting.

For nearly two decades, Sue was a very active member of the Maple Leaf Quilters of Rutland County. She held positions as a Membership Co-Chair and Chair of the Sunshine Fund. Sue left a great legacy and made hundreds of quilts in her lifetime sharing with family members, friends, newborns, Quilts for Valor, women’s shelters, babies born with addictions, and supported many local community raffles. Sue's unlimited creativity encompassed a wide variety of sewing abilities with interests in knitting, crocheting and needlepoint. The quilts and other countless treasures showcased her creativity and artistic gifts she received from her mother and the design capabilities inherited from her engineer father. Sue loved sharing her knowledge and teaching eager students of all ages. The lovely quilts and other handmade items will be cherished through the succeeding generations. Sue loved traveling with family and friends. She was such a cheerful, independent woman, who carried a strong compassion to help others and was a friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her two daughters: Terrie Ianni Churchill (David Churchill) of North Clarendon VT; Kandi Ianni Burnell (Brian Burnell) of Richmond VT. Sue was most proud of her two grandchildren Teddy and Abby Chastaine, as well as her sister Nancy Mack (Merrill Mack) of Massachusetts.

Sue is predeceased by her parents and husband.

Graveside services will be held in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland VT.

In lieu of memorial contributions may be made to Maple Leaf Quilters, PO Box 1614, Rutland, VT 05701.