Susan died peacefully on April 14, 2015, with her loving family at her side.
Susan was born at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on September 14, 1950, raised in Victoria, and educated at Strathcona Lodge School of Shawnigan Lake, Oak Bay High School and at the University of Victoria. She enjoyed over 20 years of volunteering with the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival including being a member of the board of directors and the Co-Section Head for Speech and Dramatic Arts, a discipline for which she had great passion. Susan lived a life full of travel, tea with friends, walks on Rathtrevor Beach, boating at Shawnigan and Kootenay Lakes and Sunday dinners with her family. Her greatest achievement has been raising her children and spoiling her grandchildren.
Susan was predeceased by her parents, Jack Meredith and Jane Meredith Bruce. She is survived by her husband, Ross; their children, Jeff, Tim (Blair Meeker), Jennifer (Rod Sidhu); granddaughters, Leni and Windsor; sisters, Nancy (Brian)Partridge, Brenda (Stuart) Brambley; brother, Ross (Cheryll) Meredith; brother-in-law, Rod (Linda) McKay; nieces, Katie Brambley (Nick Leswick), Emily Partridge; nephews, Brett (Juneth) Partridge, Richard (Pam) Brambley, Justin (Margaret) Partridge, Luke and Drew Meredith.
Susan’s family is grateful for the exceptional, compassionate care provided to her by the doctors, nurses and staff of the Vancouver Island Cancer Centre and the Royal Jubilee Hospital. They wish to extend their gratitude to Dr. Catherine Fitzgerald, Dr. Alan Buckley, Dr. David Peterson and McCall Bros. Funeral Directors.
A memorial celebration of Susan’s life will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, 1400 Vancouver Street, Victoria BC, Saturday April 25, 2015 at 2:00pm.
Donations in Susan’s honour may be made to The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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46 Responses
Dr. Ross McKay, Dr. Tim McKay and family
Our deepest sympathy to you two and family after hearing about Susan`s death. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Dear Ross, Jeff, Tim, Jenny and family
We are so sorry that we could not of been there with you all on Saturday. Our thoughts and prayers were with you during the service. We have many fond memories of our times together during your visits to Nelson and Queens Bay.
Time is the best healer………….
Susan’s family,
I am so sorry,
My heart goes out to you as you cope with the pain and sadness of Susan’s too early death. I am thinking of you today as you share your grief with community and celebrate the beautiful person she has been to you. Susan was a dear friend in school. Although we did not spend time together since school days one hopes friends of long ago are doing well so I am sad she had to suffer the pain of saying good-bye too soon. I had hoped to attend the service today but I had family visiting this weekend. How I remember Susan and what you have written in the obit gives me comfort as she knows family is precious. So I spoke of and honoured Susan by choosing to be with my family. She was a gem of a person and I cherish knowing such an upbeat kind of gal. Her voice still sounds in my memory as a clear, strong, reassuring voice (imagine that it is one of her gifts she used). Such a bright spark. I am sorry to not have kept in touch through all these years. Somehow, I have been very saddened to think of her not being here. She will inspire me to make the most of every moment. Take care of your grieving hearts. I will remember Susan fondly.
With my sincere Condolences
Mary Green
Dear Ross & family
I was very sad when Sue became ill & devastated to hear of her passing. Sue was such a talented kind lady….I’m honoured to have had her as a good friend. She has been a friend for over 40 years….and wenever we were all together there was uproarious laughter and great times. She and Eric can talk things over now and hopefully make some sense of our crazy times together!
My love and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. The memories will be with you all forever.
Love always. Emily
Dear Ross and Tim and family – so sorry to learn of Susan’s passing. Condolences to you all at this sad time. Our hearts are with you. May you be comforted by wonderful memories and by the caring of family and friends. Take care. Walt and Lynda Hundleby
Dear Ross and family,
We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Susan. Our family has many fond memories of times shared at St. Pat’s and especially speech arts. Sue was so devoted to her family and she will always be remembered with fondness.
Sincerely
Bob, Bonnie and family
We send Ross, Tim and your families, our sincere condolences at this time. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Ross,
Words seem so inadequate at a time like this….my sincere condolences and caring thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time. I have many fond memories of Sue over the many years since we met at school, (especially some from our early Mom days), and every memory begins with Sue smiling and happily chatting with me. Sue’s kind and caring nature, her deep love of her family, and her genuine friendliness are just a few of the qualities that made her a special person and a beautiful friend (to me and to many others). Blessings to you and your family.
Sonia Polson
Ross, even when inevitable, sometimes these events are hard to accept… and this is one of those. I want you to know that I mourn with you and my thoughts are with you and the kids. You are one of the finest families I’ve ever known.
Dear Ross, Tim and Jennifer, I can’t believe that Susan has left this world at such an early age. She had so much to give and was so wonderfully expert at it. Susan was able to stimulate and encourage the best in all the students she met, and helped them to develop a pride in their accomplishments, that will continue throughout their lives.
Kindest regards,
Phyl