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for Susan Sweeney
Elizabeth Esquivel
July 4, 2017
To the Sweeney Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sue and I were on the swim team together at MHS. I live on the west coast now and just heard today from an old friend who heard from another friend's mother about Sue's passing. We are stunned. Sue was such a kind hearted charming girl who made me laugh so hard until my face hurt. Please accept my belated condolences. Huge hug. Sue always hugged me first just because she could. The world will miss her kind open hearted spirit. Truly a great loss. I am so sorry. Best wishes, Liz
July 28, 2009
Susan,
Missing you today and everyday. Rest in peace and know we love you.....
Trish
Debbie Wilson
July 27, 2009
To Susan, who left us too soon. You had a heart too gentle and too delicate to take all the harshness that this world has. You touched so many people so much more deeply than you ever imagined. Helen Keller said, "The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." You live on in the hearts you left behind. We will cry because you are no longer with us, but smile because of the sunlight you left as a mark on our hearts. We love you forever.
July 15, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Dear Sweeney Family,
First and foremost, I need to tell you how much I love you. From the first time we met, almost fifty years ago, our friendship blossomed and there was an instant bond between the families. We have laughed together so many times, and we have cried with one another also. Our unity withstood so many great events, and sad times only brought us closer and surely made us stronger.
You are, and always have been a big part of our lives. We loved you then, we love you now, and we will love you for every tomorrow.The Sweeney's hold a huge place in our heart's.
I cannot tell you how sorry I am for the passing of your lovely Susan. She was such a delightful young lady. Without a doubt, Sue was one of the most compassionate, warm-hearted, and caring, individual's I have ever met in all my days
Hands down, Susie was the "rock" for her family. She truly was the glue that held everyone together. She kept everybody's spirits soaring high in the sky, and she was most kind to any person who crossed her path.
Susan had a distinct quality with animals. She was oh so gentle with our furry, four-legged friends. She embraced them with her entire heart and soul, being affectionate and reassuring to each and every dog, cat, bunny and so on. Her selfless deeds will never be forgotten, as her humane nature would be a hard act to follow. When it comes to genuinely loving animals, Susie will shine above everyone... what a tremendous legacy.
Susan, you have left us all too soon, and I find there is a huge hole in the heart of a whole lot of people. What we wouldn't do to turn back the hands of time. Yes, life does go on, but it will never be the same. You brought so much happiness into so many lives. You kept the party going, and yet on the other hand, you were the life of the party. You were the first one on the scene if anybody needed help. You were the "apple of your Father's eye", and you were certainly your Mother's "pride and joy".
Without a doubt, I believe that you are in charge of "Life Beyond the Pearly Gates". Yes, I'm sure you are calling the shots from beyond the clouds. We all miss you so much, and until we meet again someday, just know that we love you and miss you and may you always Rest In Peace, Dear Angel.
Lovingly,
~ Edward and Lorraine Lastih
Peabody, Massachusetts
July 12, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Susie, Susie, Susie,
It has been almost a year since you left us and we speak of you often. Your passing has left more people than you will ever know... numb and still shaking their heads, saying "what happened? and why?".
You were, and always will be a very beautiful woman, both inside and out. When you walked into a room, your radiant smile and infectious laugh lit up the entire space, like no other.
Your genuine concern for others and always being there to help anyone and everyone... well that was Susan's way.
Your natural compassion to those less fortunate... was another of Susan's way.
And, your honest-to-goodness love for animals, was second to none, well we all know that was Susan too.
From the time that you were a little girl, with the blond hair and those great big eyes, your kindness to people was unique. It wasn't hard to miss, but you made every person in a room feel important. Your sensitive and warm nature transcends over all others. You truly were the "Golden Girl".
To know you and have you in our lives, even though it was all too short of time, was a privilege and honor.
Your picture with your adoring Shabazz still sits on my computer. I close my eyes and speak to you often... hoping that when I open my eyes, you will be standing there.
Every time the sun shines through my windows, I always know that it is Susan Sweeney glowing from the heavens and I know that you are OK as you are cradled in the arms of the angels.
Susie, you are not only in my thoughts and prayers, but you are most definitely in my heart. I am never gonna' say goodbye, as we will meet again in God's house someday. Our family will always remember you with the utmost respect and we love you to pieces.
Lovely Susie, may she rest in peace as she has followed the stars home to once again be with her loving father - her Hero, Jim, and her beloved Shabazz.
God Bless you and God Bless the Sweeney Family.
With Warm Regards,
Your Friend Forever
~ Debbie Lastih
Peabody, Massachusetts
October 15, 2008
Dear Susan,
Today we celebrate Megan's first birthday. What a year it's been. I'll never forget talking to you before her first surgery and you said to me "It's going to be ok Trish, the first one will be the hardest for you" and how much comfort your words gave me......I miss you and I love you. Thanks for those beautiful words and for being there when I needed you................
Trish
Adrienne Borriello Cummings
October 14, 2008
Dear Sweeney family,
We were so sad to hear of Susan's passing. My memories of her were of a little blonde baby, playing in your yard with Debbie, Tricia, and Mathew, and swimming in your pool in the summer time. I wish you all peace and comfort through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who came to build a bridge to lead us home.
With great sympathy,
Adrienne, Frankie & Borriello family.
Laura McIntyre
August 24, 2008
I was a high school classmate of Susan's and I'm saddened to hear of her death. I'm happy to have known her and to have shared memories with her. I am very sorry for your loss.
Laura (Huckins) McIntyre
Carol (Lehane) Murray
August 20, 2008
I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Susan's passing.
Susan and I were friends in High School and her death has caused me to pause and think back many years ago to the times that we shared during those years: her love for swimming, her larger than life laugh and so many other memories that bring a smile.
I know that she is at peace and I pray that her family will find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences.
Diane LoPreste
August 18, 2008
Dear Sweeney Family,
The LoPreste family is so sadden by this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, The LoPreste Family
Jean McCormack
August 12, 2008
Hello, I knew Susan and her family while growing up in Medford. Debbie and I were classmates, great friends and in Girl Scouts together. I have precious memories of going to NH with the whole Sweeney family on vacation. Susan was maybe 6 or 7yrs old at the time. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. God bless you and hold your hands during this diffucult time..
Jean
trish northrup
August 4, 2008
Things I would tell my sister.........
I would tell you that it's taken me several days to be able to think of any right words to put on paper. I would tell you that your wonderful friend Glenn gave us many bright moments of you to carry with us last week and we are so grateful.
I guess Debbie and I always saw you and Mom, but especiailly you, as our Medford connection these last years. What I mean is that you always seemed to know things and what was "going on". yes, we could both pick up a paper but you knew the inside stuff, whose sister's cousin's brother was hired at the bank or what an old friend was up to if you bumped into him at the store. You knew up to date leash laws because you had no problem flagging down a local cop car if it was a friendly face of someone you went to school with years ago and you would say "Hi, i'm Sue Sweeney, aren't you........." and a conversation would begin. You had a genuine heart and a genuine soul. And you chose to share them with others.
Seeing each other at times could be tricky . But there were many visits. Any visits between Sweeney members always ended the same way, with Mom asking us all to call when we got there, wherever "there" was, just to let her know we got there safely.
How I wish I would get that phone call today from you, telling me "yes, I am home...yes, I am here....yes, I am safe." I would tell you some things I'd want you to know...........
i would tell you........... there is s family who loves you, who have always loved you, who will continue to love you in these long days ahead. I would tell you we are an imperfect human family trying to use our imperfect human understanding to make sense of our grief.
I would tell you there is another family, a family of work colleagues and work friends, business associates and office aquaintances. They came to celebrate your life with us because they recognized that you chose to celebrate their lives each and every day in the moments you shared and the interactions you had. You knew travel plans and business needs, but you knew alot more. You knew about their families and their friends, their children and their parents. You knew about their pets. You knew about their struggles and triumphs in life. you knew that people are people and that what joins us together is always stronger than those things that seem to separate us........
I would tell you there are relatives, friends, and neighbors who are mourning the loss of a bright light, a beautiful smile, a friendly hello and a helping hand. They are joined together by their memories of you and they have been so generous to us by sharing these memories of you during this past week.
I would stop for a minute and tell you that, for me, I have moments where I am comforted by the image of a beloved pet and a beloved parent, waiting to welcome you home. I would tell you that my own faith in a God that will sustain me and provide for all of us has been a great gift during this last week....
And then i would hear you say "Yes, Trish, do not fear, All these things I know.......i have always known.....but it is only now, as I sit surrounded by God's grace and love for me, that I see these things with complete and total clarity........"
Amy, Andrew, Annabelle, and Will Northrup
July 30, 2008
To Susan's family - please know how much you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you so much, and would give anything to take this off your shoulders. We're praying for you.
Megan Magoo and Auntie Sue--I love when you hold me!!
July 30, 2008
Trish Northrup
July 30, 2008
I have loved you for 36 years and you made me so proud to be your big sister. So many memories, so many smiles and yes, our share of tears...........Be at Peace, Susan. Be at Peace and fully know through God's grace how much we loved you and how much you meant to each of us. You'll be here in my heart always. WE LOVE YOU. Trish, Bruce, Sam, Megan, and Ben Ben
I'll love you Always
July 30, 2008
July 30, 2008
I LOVE YOU AUNTIE SUE
July 30, 2008
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