Obituary Announcement
Susan Bennett (nee Staples) – Thursday, August 23, 2018 after a strong and courageous 17 year battle with breast cancer. Devoted and loving wife, absolute best friend and rock solid partner of Josh. Loving stepmother of Jason (Darcie) and Angie Taylor (Trevor). A blessing of a grandmother to Adia, Levi, Katelyn, Garry, Ainsley and Drew. Adored sister of Marion Staples, Carole Mair (Bruce), Bonnie Sedore (Phil), Beverly Phillips (Tom), and Patty Staples. Loved and cared for by a special sister in law, Margo Butler. Treasured aunt of several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Kenneth and Shirley Staples, brother Ronnie and niece Moriah. Special friend to Matilda “T” Heytens, Leslie Vye, Donna Stewart and Cathy Broderick. Sue enjoyed a 26 year career with the Canadian Coast Guard. She also had a great love for horses, dogs, Elvis Presley and “Life on the Rock”. She was also known for her kind, loving and giving spirit, her bright smile, enormous sense of humour, for putting others before herself and for fighting her disease head-on without so much as a complaint. The family would like to thank Drs. Yoshida, Lilly and Dostaler at Bluewater Health Centre's Oncology Dept, Dr Munhunthan Blue Water Health, Dr. Lock London Health Sciences Centre, Dr. Crombeen St. Joseph's Hospice, plus the many caring and compassionate nurses who looked after Sue, especially in oncology. Sue preferred to dress casually, and it is in this spirit that we ask everyone who chooses to attend her service to do so. Friends will be received at the McCormack Funeral Home – Stewart Chapel, 254 George Street (at College Avenue) for visitation with family on Thursday August 30th from 12 to 1 pm. A Memorial Service will follow at 1 pm. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Susan’s Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Sue's memory to St. Joseph's Hospice, Sarnia, Ontario.
Services
Memorial Visitation
Thursday August 30, 2018
McCormack Funeral Home
12 - 1 pm.
Memorial Gathering
Thursday August 30, 2018
McCormack Funeral Home
1 pm.
Disposition
Cremation
Lakeview Crematorium.
Online Guestbook
Leave a condolence or memory online for the family.
Josh and family. Sorry for your loss. Due to an appointment that I’m unable to miss I won’t be able to make it to Sue’s visitation or service. My thoughts are with you and your family today at this sad and difficult time.
Jane Coleman
newfiegirl09@hotmail.com
Dear Marion and family, Tom and I are so sorry for your sad loss of Susan. We know from Marion how deeply Susan was loved and respected, and we know that life here just won't be the same without her bright presence. With you, we hold the hope and promise that God always gets the last word, and that word is Life. Some day, some day.... We wish you grace and peace for this journey. Tom and Judith
Judith Visser
revvingalong@hotmail.com
There are so many memories and stories that bring a smile about Susie. She touched so many lives in a positive way. Sue never complained about her illness and always said there is other folk worse off than herself. Sue loved her family and friends and especially her soul mate Josh. Sue was a truly giving person and touched so many lives. My family and I feel blessed to have known her and shared special memories. Sue will always be in our hearts. Love, Cathy & Ross & family
Cathy & Ross Brodrecht
cjbrodrecht@gmail.com
Sorry for your loss, she will always be remembered... kissing Elvis at the College.....
Scott Elliott
scotte181@hotmail.com
Dear Josh, Jason, Angie and the Staple sisters. Our heartfelt condolences to each of you as you mourn. Susie fought long and hard and battled cancer head-on without complaint. To know Susie was to love her. We will miss our dear cousin. She is gone but will never be forgotten. Sincerely, Ruth & Ed
Ruth Kuipery
edruthkuipery@gmail.com
Dear Josh, Marion, Carole, Bonnie, Beverly and Patty, as well as all her relatives & friends. Please accept our sincere condolences for your lost. Sue was remarkable, a dedicated Coast Guard member with charismatic attributes. She was kind, lovable and generous with a smile for everyone at work where she contributed during her career efforts at safety and search & rescue. I remember one woman came in the office to offer us her thanks because her husband was saved near Sarnia because Sue answered the distress call. An honorable person that will truly be missed by the ones who love her and those of us grateful to have known her. May her memories of a beautiful lifetime be in your hearts always, I will personally remember such a caring soul. With profound respect. Pierre & Liette Papineau
Pierre & Liette Papineau
ppapineau@cogeco.ca
Grandma Sue was a warrior in the truest sense of the word. She gave the best hugs and always had a listening ear. Spending two years of college was a lot easier knowing I was coming home to Poppy and Grandma Sue, it was a privilege to live with them both. Life is sadder now without you here, I will miss you forever. Cancer didn't beat my grandma, my grandma beat cancer.
Adia Lynch
adial01@hotmail.com
Josh, Angie, Jason...I am so sorry for your loss. Josh we know Sue was your world and you were an amazing husband and best friend. She loved your children as though they were her own. She is no longer suffering...but is safe in God's memory. All our love, Dave and Sharon
Dave and Sharon Vandendriessche
snvandendriessche@start.ca
Sorry to hear about Angie's stepmom's passing. May she rest in peace. My condolences to the family. Joanne(Stanton) Bailey.
Joanne Bailey
jmbailey1@hotmail.com
Josh, I met you and Susan on her first round of chemo. My condolences for your loss. R.I.P. Susan.
Twila. ( chemo nurse)
estate137@cogeco.ca
Dearest Sue, We loved you from the start, You'll always have a special place in our heart. May you Rest In Peace and Forever in God's Light & Love. Our Deepest Sympathy for Josh , children & grandchildren, for your sisters , and all your loved ones. We'll forever miss your cheerful voice , your lovely smile .Help us all to walk life's path without you by our side. You will be missed Dear Soul . Sincerely & With Much Love, Dianne , Ewart & Family .
Dianne Locke
ewartanddianne@nl.rogers.com
We are so very saddened at the loss of such a bright light. No words are adequate. Please know we love her family and friends And send our most sincere condolences. God Bless! Good Bye my precious Friend ( sister) May God keep you in his arms. Love Leslie & Frank .
Leslie & Frank Vye
librarian2525@hotmail.com
My deepest love and prays go out to the Staples family .
Christine Sockett
christinemsockett@gmail.com