August 2007 In memory of Mrs Susan Durand wife of Mr Samuel Durand who died Jan 31 1814 in the 23 year of her age Also their two infant children who were buried in the same grave. May angels with their guardian wings This drear tomb o'erspread And guard until the close of time This mansion of the dead Orcutt, Rev. Samuel, History of the Old Town of Derby, Connecticut, 1642-1880, (Springfield, Massachusetts, Press of Springfield Printing Company, 1880) page 806 |