Tara Sullivan

Sullivan, Tara- Age 55, of Scituate and Naples FL, passed away on April 5, 2020. She was a loving fiancé to her longtime love Ned Riley. Beloved mother to Taylor McInerney and her husband Brian, Brandon Runge, Bryan Runge and her dog Rylee all of Scituate. Cherished grandmother of Kyleigh McInerney, Connor McInerney and McKenna McInerney also of Scituate. Tara is survived by her siblings Rich Sullivan and his wife Janet of Windham, NH, Bob Sullivan and his wife Christine of Marshfield, Laurie Palmer and her husband Lenny of Scituate, Greg Sullivan of San Diego, CA and the late Jim “Sully” Sullivan of Quincy. She will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

Growing up on the barrier island of Squantum, her affinity for the beach started early. Later, she could be found on the beaches of Scituate or Nantasket during the spring and summer months and on the white sands of Naples, with fiancé Ned, during the winter months. She had a way of styling and putting together ensembles that would rival the likes of her idols, Jackie O, Nancy Sinatra and Doris Day. To that effect, she never met a hat that didn’t suit her. She carried herself with a style and grace that was admired by many. She spent many years as a homemaker on Faltering Brook Farm where she had a flair for home design and a talent for gourmet cooking. She was also an avid sailor upon the family’s sailboat every summer. She loved planning activities and projects for her children and she excelled at making every holiday special. She spent time as a mediator in the Plymouth court system and as an advocate of Women’s rights.

She was most passionate about music and enjoyed everything from Classic Rock to The Carpenters, and could found dancing in the mornings to whatever the music selection of that day was. She loved finding meaning in lyrics and poetry and relating it to hers and her loved one’s lives. Tara had a gift for writing poetry and in verse, especially in greeting cards and notes for family. She spent lot of time walking her dog, Rylee, on the beach where she enjoyed meditating and watching the waves of the ocean. She was certified in reiki and as a yoga instructor. She was recently working to further her yoga practice.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday June 5th from 2-5pm at 23 Tenth Ave, Scituate MA.