Susan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from natural causes on November 27, 2021. The loss of Susan is felt profoundly by her daughter Vanessa, parents Margaret and Keith, sisters Sian and Jill, brother-in-law Neil, nephew Lauchlin, as well as extended family in Wales and long-time friends throughout Canada, U.S.A and Mexico.
Susan was born in Toronto in 1967, attended school in Thunder Bay and Victoria graduating from Mount Douglas High School in 1985. She subsequently completed a Diploma Course in Early Childhood Education at George Brown College in Toronto and then received a Bachelor degree in Physical Education from U.B.C., during which time she took a sabbatical year in Japan. Her natural beauty led to a number of modeling contracts in her youth. She enjoyed an active lifestyle with skiing, swimming, golfing, gym activities and so much more.
Susan worked in the fields of Early Childhood Education administration and developed business in Personal Training in Canada and Mexico, developing enduring friendships along the way. She lived and worked in Mexico for 7 Years. She was devoted to her daughter Vanessa and always showed a special ability to relate to young children and animals. The loss of her caring and loving personality leaves a large void in our hearts and lives.
There will be a private funeral and arrangements will be made for a Remembrance Ceremony in Kitsilano at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island https://support.islandkidsfirst.com/site/Donation2 or Bridges for Women https://www.bridgesforwomen.ca/donate/
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Susan and I became really good friends over the last year. We did yoga at Beaver Lake Park in the spring and summer, walked around Cedar Hill Golf course or Broadmead with my dog. We would go to the pet store and buy treats and toys for my dog and her kitten Ash, almost weekly. The last time I spoke to her was the 24th of November; she told me she had final exams and a project due and wouldn’t be around for 3 weeks. I sent messages to her in December but ultimately thought she was so swamped with school she would get back to me later. I found out a few weeks ago what happened and my heart broke. She was such a kind and beautiful soul. A deep thinker, a compassionate soul, so funny, beautiful inside and out. I miss her terribly. My condolences to her family who she loved so much. She always spoke of Vanessa. She felt so supported by her parents. One of her last messages to me was that she could hear Vanessa giggling at something on TV and it was making her smile. She said it warmed her heart so much hearing it she wished she could bottle it up. Rest easy Susan. Thank you for being such a good friend to me. We went on a discovery journey together last year that bonded us forever. I will never forget you.
Dear Keith and Margaret:
Ken was away for a time period in December and only now have we become aware about Susan. We were so sorry to learn of your great loss and our hearts go out to you. We can’t even imagine the unfathomable pain you must be suffering and we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Ken and Glenn Travers
I will always remember Sue as a beautiful bright light – beauty on the inside and out. Her smile would literally light up a room.
May your memories bring you peace and comfort as you grieve the sudden departure of her presence in your lives.
My heart holds space for your entire family at this very difficult time.
Marnie
Dear Margaret and Keith,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Susan.
Losing a child is the cruelest blow and we wish for you, Vanessa and all the family that in time, happy memories of a beautiful and accomplished daughter, a mother and a sister will bring smiles to your faces.
Our loved ones are immortal, living on in our hearts and minds forever.
I’m so sad to hear this news…my condolences to her family and friends.