Susan Eleanor Campbell Evans, 80, passed away peacefully at home
with her family gathered around her on Sunday January 7, 2024.
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Sue was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, educator, and friend to so many. She was predeceased by her husband, Tony, her parents, Wally and Dell Campbell, and her sister, Heather Shore.
She leaves behind her three daughters, Laura, Heidi (Martin Derepentigny), Lisa (Dave Furey), and her son, Chris. Also with her at the end was her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Steve Kirby.
Eleven grandchildren knew Sue as Nam: Zachary (Stephanie), Shane, Aidan (Aya), and Owen Rodgers; Graham (Katrine), Elaina (Jamie), and Gabriel (Taylor) Derepentigny; Brendan and Brian Pallett; Jalyn and Krystin Furey; as well as her precious great-granddaughters, Charlotte and Victoria Derepentigny. She will also be remembered and sorely missed by numerous nieces and nephews.
Sue had a lifelong love of working with children. She was educated at St. Joseph Teachers College in Montreal, beginning her career in high school teaching English and Biology. After some time out to raise her own children, she went back to working with children as a founding member of the Royal Victoria Hospital’s Daycare Center. She later became the Director of the University of Concordia Daycare on the Loyola Campus for a number of years. In retirement, she enjoyed substitute teaching in her local elementary school in Ormstown.
Indeed, retirement allowed her to pursue a wide variety of activities in her local community which vastly enriched her life. From playing the bagpipes (self-taught) in the Elgin & District Pipes & Drums to the Garden Club, Scrapbooking, Book Club, Yoga, travel (to Florida and many other areas of the United States as well as most recently a European River Cruise) and numerous other activities, including her many contributions to the annual Ormstown Fair.
Good friends and family filled Sue’s life, especially during her last year, where she battled cancer with courage and the positive outlook on life which she always exhibited. The family wish to thank the Huntingdon CLSC SAD Team, OMC’s Melanie Pinsonneault IPS and Dr. Krotecki, as well as Dr. Campbell and the Oncology Team at the Valleyfield Hospital for their empathy and exceptional care and support.
Sue’s family will receive condolences at the McGerrigle Funeral Home
on Thursday, January 18th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.,
as well as visitation at the St. Malachie’s Catholic Church on Roy Street in Ormstown,
on Friday, January 19th at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent
to the Women’s Auxiliary of the Barrie Memorial Hospital,
by mail at 28 Gale St., Ormstown, QC J0S 1K0, or by Interac e-Transfer
to dabarriememorial@gmail.com.
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Our condolences to Heidi and each of Susan’s family. Her smile and joy made her very special.
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I shall miss Susan’s warm smile and friendly personality.
My sincere sympathies to all of her family.
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My deepest sympathies to Susan’s family. I used to work with Susan when she was working with 4 year olds. I started as a sub in 1984 and got my degree in 1987. I worked with Susan alot when she worked with Brenda Sullivan, her co-educator. Always a laughing smile on her face and a joy about her when she was with the children. She was a pleasure to work with and learn from. Was so sad when she left the daycare to pursue other interests but she left a legacy behind and through our director Ellen Staton, we tried to stay in touch. I, as well as Ellen, Wendy and Debbie have since retired. The last of the original educators that Susan knew. We shall keep fond memories of her in our hearts and are happy to know that she lived her life to the fullest with family and friends.
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I was honored to have the pleasure of working with Susan at the RVH day care centre. Susan had a wonderful gift of finding the positive in all the children in her class and worked hard to let them have positive experiences every day. She was a respected staff member who also carried her positive attitude to the lunch room, staff meetings and all endeavors of the daycare. Someone special has left us but left the world a better place.
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Susan was a kind and gentle soul, she will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Margaret Greer.
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Your mother will always be in our hearts. She was a ray of sunshine wherever she went. Each memory of her is a cherished treasure in your hearts. May you be surrounded by warmth and caring in these moments. Holding you close in thought and prayer.
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It has been said that people will not remember what you said and will forget what you did
but, they will never forget how you made them feel.
Sue’s warmth, joy and humour of each day will be remembered by all.
She was the heroine of her own life and an example for all of us.
It was indeed, a life well lived.
We will miss you Sue.
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Susan was a kind ,caring lady with a beautiful smile that was so welcoming. She will be missed but will always live on in your hearts. My deepest sympathy to her family.
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To the members of Sue’s family.
We wish to send you all our most heartfelt sympathy. Sue was a really wonderful person. May she rest in peace.
George and Roberta Barrington
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Every memory of Susan makes you smile.
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Dear Laura & all the family and loved ones of Susan,
It is with deepest sympathy and sincerity that I extend my condolences to you all.
My heart goes out to you, Laura.
Love from Viviane
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Our sincere condolences to Susan’s family.
Susan learned English conversation to our granddaughter Rosalee.
Every course was so dynamic. Visit to the park,grocery store,cooking,crafts.
Rosalee enjoyed spending time with Susan and now speaks English with ease and is so grateful.
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Our deepest sympathies to the family. She was always smiling and was a wonderful woman.
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Heartfelt condolences to Lisa and family.
I felt so sad when I heard about Susan’s illness last spring and keep fond memories of the moments we shared.
She was a wonderful, caring lady with a beautiful smile and a great sense of humour.
RIP dear Susan.❤️
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My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family. Susan was a great lady and was always willing and able to come to the rescue when called to supply at OES. She will be sadly missed in the community.
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My condolences to Susan’s family and friends. She was such a sweet person who enriched our family’s life with friendship and warmth through the years. She is already missed.
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Our sincere condolences to the whole family. We will miss seeing Susan’s beautiful smile at the library. She was a beautiful person. Louise, Cheryl and Sylvie.
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My sympathy to you and your family Heidi.
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Always so friendly. My deepest sympathies.
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My sympathy to all the family she was a wonderful lady always had a beautiful smile R.I.P.
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Our deepest sympathies to Susan’s entire family. She has definitely left a positive mark on her community. She was a wonderful person that was both generous and caring. She will be missed.
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Rest in peace Nam ❤️! We loved getting to know you and your amazing/positive outlook on life and we take great pride in knowing that our son and his Lainie (your Elaina) get the honour of living in a home that stands on a foundation that is not just built out of bricks and morttar, it’s built out of love and memories created by you, Tony and your entire family❣️ Rest in peace Nam, and know that we will miss you, and we thank you so much for leaving your family and extended family with great memories to chat about in the days, months and years ahead… xxxxxxx
Deb, Wes & Family
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Our sincere condolences to all of your family
She was a special person
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Toutes nos sympathies
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I first knew Susan as Mrs Evan’s when she taught my children but I was blessed to call her a close friend in our book club. I will miss so many things about you Susan; your positive outlook, your warm smile, your Xmas baking, your captivating comments on our books, our chats at the post office and us sharing the trials of widowhood.
Rest in peace ️ Francis and the Dumas girls
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Lisa,
On behalf of the UVic 2003 Coaching Studies Co-hort our condolences to you and your family.
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
Sincerely.
Lorne Milsap
Friend & Classmate
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My sympathy to all her family..a wonderful person with a great personality ..
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My deepest sympathies to the entire family…
May you find comfort and peace in your memories…
♥️ Lynn Harkness
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My sincerest condolences to each of Sue’s family. She was a wonderful lady, a great friend and she was a fantastic teacher when it came to floral decorating. She’ll be greatly missed.
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Sincères condoléances à la famille xx
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Deepest sympathies to the family. She always greeted me with a friendly smile and hello. She will be missed by many. xx
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Nos sincères condoléances à Jean-François mon collègue de travail, ainsi qu’à sa conjointe Debbie et toute sa famille.