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Susan Owens Obituary

Susan M. Owens DIGHTON Mrs. Susan M. (Lanzillotta) Owens, 51 of Dighton formerly of Bridgewater and Hanover died Sunday, June 14, 2009 at home after a short illness. She was born in Weymouth on December 10, 1957. She was raised and educated in Hanover and received a Bachelors Degree and Masters from Bridgewater State College. Susan had been employed as a Guidance Counselor at Scituate High School. She was the Co President of the South Shore Guidance Association, a member of the Mass Teachers Association and a member of the Alumni Association at Bridgewater State College. She enjoyed kayaking, was an avid traveler and enjoyed her book club. She was the daughter of Fred Lanzillotta of Hanover and the late Shirley (Ewell) Lanzillotta. Mother of Michael P. Owens of Jamaica Plain, Melissa R. Benigno of HI and Melanie E. Guiney of Brighton. Grandmother of Alessandra Benigno. Sister of Steven M. Lanzillotta of Hanover and Lt. Col. Paul E. Lanzillotta US Army of Odenton MD. Companion of Alan Murphy of Dighton. She was the former wife of Philip Skip Owens Jr. of Hanover. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 9 AM in St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, 392 Hanover St, Rte 139 in Hanover. Interment in Hanover Center Cemetery. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte 53 in HANOVER on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations in Susans name may be made to the Susan Owens Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Bridgewater Savings Bank, 14 Main St., Bridgewater MA 02324. For directions and an online guest book, visit SullivanFuneralHomes.com 781-878-0920 Family Owned & Operated Since 1897

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jun. 16, 2009.

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Sarah Wass Cruz

June 16, 2009

I will never forget the loving smile and soft tender voice of your Mom. She will truly be missed.

Jo-Anne Coyle

June 16, 2009

Michael, Melissa, and Melanie, You do not even know me, but your mother touched my life at a time when I really needed her. More than thirty years ago, I had two young daughters, a good job, and no babysitter. My sister worked with your mother at one time, knew she was home with Michael and Melissa, and asked if she was interested. Your mother said yes, and boy, did she have her hands full! She greeted my children each day with a smile, and I had a friend. She only watched them through one school year, but I've never forgotten her or her kindness. We eventually left Hanson and moved to Middleboro. When I saw your mother's picture tonight, it was the exact same face and smile I'd seen years before. I am so sorry for your loss, and my prayers are with you.

Peter Veneto

June 16, 2009

I worked with Sue for many years in Whitman. She was a fantastic educator and a wonderful person to work with. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Jean Gambino

June 16, 2009

Melanie, I'm so sorry for your loss. May the love of family and friends carry you through this sorrowful time. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

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