Susan (Sue) Louise Jensen, née Robinson, born in London, England, on April 24, 1933, passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC, on July 14, 2023, 90 years of age. Sue’s parents were Robert and Kathleen Robinson. She had one older sister, Jane, who lives in Chichester, West Sussex. 
Sue grew up in the 1930s in the Punjab Province in India, where her father was a commissioned officer in the Indian Army. Her early education was provided by a governess in India, followed by school in England at the Claremont School for Girls. She then studied to become a speech therapist at the Royal London School of Speech and Drama. Her first teaching job was at the Roedean School in England.
After moving to Canada, Sue married Ole Jensen, and they had two children, 
Anne and Rob. The family settled in Oakville, Ontario, where Sue found work as a drama teacher at St Mildred’s-Lightbourn School. During this time, she directed many school plays. She then changed careers and taught secondary ESL at Richview Collegiate in Etobicoke, Ontario. At over 50 years old, Sue enrolled in and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Brock University, at the same time she was working full time as a teacher.
Sue led an active outdoor life. She loved to hike and explore the many beautiful trails 
in Southern Ontario, including the Bruce Trail. She enjoyed field hockey, tennis, sailing and many other sports. She also devoted herself to many good causes, and read news on the Radio for the Blind, and was a volunteer for the Red
Cross, The Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and the Girl Guides.
After her husband died, she relocated to Vancouver Island, to live closer to her daughter.
Sue was a proud mother of Anne and Rob, and beloved grandmother to Sarah, Graham, Johan and Emilia. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Anne, I saw your mother’s obituary in the Jubilate and wanted to pass on my sympathies. I remember your mother fondly from our drama days at SMLS – ‘Alice in Wonderland’ comes to mind when I was in Grade 5 I think. I enjoyed reading more about her history and her achievements which I hope will inspire myself and others going forward. If I read this correctly, you have retired to Victoria? I have just done the same and would love to connect if this finds you. A beautiful part of the world.
I remember Mrs Jensen fondly from my time at St Mildred’s. She was a very enthusiastic drama teacher who recognized my extreme shyness but encouraged me in a gentle way. I spent many Saturday mornings at the Jensen home in one-on-one sessions with Mrs Jensen in an attempt to coax me out of my shyness and become more talkative. I was probably around 8 or 9 at the time. She was a kind woman who gave her very best to me. I have never forgotten her.
I’ve only just read about the passing of your wonderful mum and my amazing Drama teacher Mrs Jensen. I wanted to write and let you know I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mother was legendary to me, I have such great affection for her, she nurtured us as students, combining drama and art so beautifully. Her energy was warm and boundless- I feel so profoundly sad but hope you find some comfort in knowing she had such a positive impact on so many of us. (I studied Drama at university and became a Drama teacher myself,she was definitely my inspiration!)
She was truly special to me and I will never forget her. All the best to you and your family.
Dear Anne,
The tip of your tongue, your teeth and your lips! Mrs Jensen’s words are forever embedded in my head. I was at St. Mildred-Lightbourn School a few years behind you and I always had great admiration for your Mom. I had a quite a few memorable teachers and she is most definitely one of them. Sara Rickards described her best. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Janice (Willmott) King