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Susan Louise JENSEN

Susan Louise JENSEN obituary

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The Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens

4665 Falaise Drive

Victoria, British Columbia

Susan JENSEN Obituary

Susan "Sue" Louise Jensen (née Robinson) Born in England, April 24, 1933, and passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC, on July 14, 2023. Sue's parents were Robert and Kathleen Robinson; and her sister, Jane, lives in Chichester. Sue was a proud mum and a beloved grandmother to Sarah, Graham, Johan and Emilia. Sue grew up in India and was educated both there and later in England. Her first job was teaching at the Roedean School in England. She moved to Canada, married Ole Jensen and had two children, Anne and Rob. They settled in Oakville, Ontario, where Sue found work as a speech therapist for the Halton Board, and later was a drama teacher at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School. During this time, she directed many school plays, and then ended her career teaching ESL at Richview Collegiate. Later in life, Sue completed her BA at Brock University while working full time as a teacher. Sue led an active outdoor life. She loved to hike and explore the many beautiful trails in Southern Ontario. She enjoyed field hockey, tennis and sailing to name a few. She devoted herself to many causes: reading news for the CNIB, volunteering for the Red Cross, The Duke of Edinburgh Awards and the Girl Guides. After Ole died, she moved to Vancouver Island to live closer to her daughter. The family would like to thank the staff at Sunrise in Aurora and Victoria, also Amica on the Gorge and Amica Newmarket. In lieu of a memorial service, please consider signing her condolences book at McCall Gardens, Victoria, BC. If interested, please make a donation to one of the causes where she volunteered.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2023.

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Sarah Jensen Cormack

July 14, 2024

In loving honour of my grandmother on the anniversary of her passing, I write to remember all of the beautiful memories that we had together. My most special memories of growing up and nurturing my creative and artistic side are with granny. Every Christmas we would paint, make arts and crafts, or direct feature films to make handmade presents for my parents. She would take me to the theatre. It was my granny that told my mom I should be enrolled in art school. My most recent cherished memory of my grandmother before her passing was the same as we did growing up- me painting by her side while she told me stories of growing up and school and her talents at field hockey. I was always so excited to visit her when I came out West and the way she lit up when we visited made me very happy. I will always love and cherish the times we had together. I am also so in awe of everything my mother did to bring her joy and comfort in those last years. Granny, may you rest in peace and in our lasting memories of you. XOXO

Mary Balfour

October 28, 2023

Susan Robinson, as she then was, arrived at Strathallan School in Hamilton in the autumn of 1958 where she taught drama for several years. She directed the students in a number of plays in that time ranging from Christmas pageants to Toad of Toad Hall. I clearly recall our classes in the `Playhouse´, an outbuilding at the school where we sat uncomfortably on benches as near to the wood stove which was the only form of heating there as possible. Miss Robinson became Mrs Jensen while in Hamilton.
I remember her emphasis on clear enunciation and proper speech. I still recall our reciting "Hot coffee from a proper copper coffee pot" in order to improve our lazy vowels. Her lessons have not left me.
My condolences on the death of your mother and grandmother.
Mary S Balfour

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