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Susan Sweetnam Obituary
Susan Sweetnam, 70, born Doris Louise Sweetnam, May 14, 1947, daughter of the late Mlyrae and Betty Sweetnam, in Swift Current, Sasatchewan, Canada. Susan Moved to Ithaca With her family in 1961 and was a member of the
Ithaca High School Class of 1966. Celebrating their 50th reunion September 2016. Susan was thrilled to reconnect with so many old and new friends.
Susan was always proud of being a member of the Charter Class of Eisenhower College receiving her BA in Social Relations in 1972.
Always interested in Journalism and Media Susan Continued her Studies at Tompkins Cortland Community College, Harvard Extension, Northeastern University and Cornell University.
Susan Worked in Library Public Affairs, Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca Times, Ithaca Journal and 30 Plus years for the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, MA. Upon her return to Ithaca She received her Real Estate License and worked for Shaw-Caldwell-Baker Reality USA.
She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Ithaca and the Mother Church in Boston, MA. where she served in many
capacities, usher, First Reader and Board Trustee.
Susan is survived by brothers: Jim of Ithaca and Dennis (Helen) of Melbourne , Australia, a niece: Romy of Melbourne.
"we lost our Beautiful sister to her courageous two year battle with cancer. I want to thank Hospice for there love, compassion and tenderness, especially Meg and Cat. Patty and I each held a hand as she slipped into eternity. Susan felt the love thanks to Chet for his Spiritual Guidance".
A memorial service will be held Saturday September 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the home of Lucia and David Tyler 5396 Rice Rd . Trumansburg, NY.All are welcome .
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Hospicare of Tompkins County. Bangs Funeral home will be assisting.
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September 25, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of Sue's passing. She was a unique good hearted person who always brought a smile to my face.my deepest condolences to her family. Dave Veit
CJ DelVecchio
September 20, 2017
So sorry to hear about Susan's passing. She was a valued colleague at Coldwell Banker Shaw Real Estate, always ready to share a funny story about the biz. She will be missed by many.
Leigh Montgomery
September 19, 2017
To Denis, Jim and family:
I am thinking of you and Susan, and hope you are taking comfort in knowing many of us are so grateful to have had Sue in our lives too. We worked together daily for eight years, where she was the first digital archivist and a leader in this new field. I learned a lot from her as she reveled in both new technology and photography - and had very high standards. I think of Sue regularly and will miss her but her memory and what I learned from her will endure.
Sincerely,
Carol Fuller
September 16, 2017
Thinking of Dennis, Jimmy, family & friends. We will all miss Susan and all the learning experiences we had together. RIP dear friend. Our thoughts to all. Carol & Tom Fuller
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Nick Nardi
September 16, 2017
Jim and family-
Sorry for your loss and my condolences to your family.
September 16, 2017
Sue always had a huge smile for you..you are now in a much better place...Joanne and Sam Bonanni
September 15, 2017
I am so very sorry about Sue's passing......she was a lovely lady and my Ithaca High School pal.....she had struggled recently but lived her life with grace and dignity in spite of it......I am going to miss Sue.
Sincerely,
Gay Gombash Huddle
Danby, New York
Ed & Connie Amici
September 15, 2017
Our deepest condolences to Sue's family and best friend Patty. RIP Sue
Eddie & Connie Amici
Dan Bangs
September 13, 2017
Sue,
You were such a big part of my senior year at IHS. Driving you to school each morning and hearing you and Patricia gossip about all that that was happening was often the best part of my day. As much as I liked you then, I admired you even more for how you faced life over the last few years. Love always. Danny
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