An alumna’s love for Bryant runs deep

The love Lucille Gotsell Killiany ’46 had for Bryant extended well past her time as a student in the early 1940s when she was studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree, until her death in October 2021 while living in Thomaston in western Connecticut.

“Everyone in Thomaston knew Lucille and knew she graduated from Bryant,” said Susan Detri-Souve P’22, a member of the Bryant University Advancement staff. “When she heard that students from her town applied to Bryant, she would let me know. If they were accepted, she would let me know. If they chose not to attend Bryant, she took it personally. Her love for Bryant — and education — ran very deep.”

“Lucille lived modestly but she was an astute investor,” said Susan. “Sometimes when I would visit her in Thomaston, she would ask me to take her on errands, including a visit to the bank to check on the latest rates. She wanted her money to earn as much as it could.” Lucille and her