Summer Ann Ghent, 18, of Newtown died peacefully at home February 3. “She left her life with us as an earth angel so she could become an angel that watches over everyone,” said her family. Summer was born February 12, 1996, in Danbury, and was brought home to her house in Newtown where she started her life full of love, laughter, and music. She was the daughter of Barbara Ghent and the late Peter Ghent.

Summer had amazing taste in music. She loved The Grateful Dead, Neil Young, and James Taylor, who she always sang along with. Another sound that was music to her ears was the sound of farts, which was a guaranteed belly laugh. She did not know the meaning of hate. She never got angry and never wanted anything materialistic. Her family remembers her as the being that we all strive to be, and as the “epitome of pure love.”

Her “Mommy”; her big sister Madison; her big brother Richard and his girlfriend, Lynn; three of her very best friends in the world; her compassionate caregivers throughout her whole life, the Ghent and Klein families; and the many friends whose lives she touched survive Summer, as well as her two beloved dogs and her  three cuddle buddy kitties. Her “Daddy” predeceased her.

Calling hours will be Sunday, February 8, from 2 to 5 pm, at the Honan Funeral Home 58 Main Street, Newtown. The funeral service will take place Monday, February 9, at noon, at Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook.

If you would like to find out how to help visit http://www.gofundme.com/lef2b4.