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Suzanne Raitt Obituary
Renowned for her role in changing the way Canadians view newspapers, Suzanne pioneered research techniques that helped promote the industry and secure prime advertiser support. Her annual presentations on the state of the industry grew into a must-attend event of the year for media members, and her efforts turned her into the global face of Canadian newspapers.
Suzanne held three degrees from Western University culminating in an MBA from the Ivey School of Business, and she served as the Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer for the Canadian Newspaper Association. She brought considerable marketing and advertising experience to the role through her previous work at A.C. Nielsen Marketing Research, Robin Hood Multifoods, Hershey Canada, Anderson Advertising, Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, and MacLaren McCann.
Suzanne leaves behind her beloved husband Michael, her cherished sons Matthew and Christopher and her father Michael Warren, as well as a host of family, friends and colleagues. Everyone will deeply miss her warmth, grace under pressure, and ability to always hit her deadlines and still make it home on time for dinner with her kids.
A full obituary for Suzanne is available on both the National Post and the Toronto Star.
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R:DR
December 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss. She is in Gods memory. Psalms83:18
John 11:11-14 assures us she is sleeping. May the God of comfort, comfort you and give you peace
Christine Cook
June 28, 2015
Mike, I just read about Suzanne's passing. I am in tears writing this. Suzanne was one of my favourite friends in university, and I enjoyed living with her when we started work in Toronto after graduation. Suzanne was always so friendly, energetic, kind, smart, devoted, and fun. I remember when she fell in love with you. We talked about how to know if someone was the right person to marry, and she said she knew because she didn't need to ask the question. Work, children, responsibility, all meant we haven't see each other for years, but that doesn't change my reaction to reading this news, Suzanne was someone the world benefited from having. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mathew and Christopher.
Sincerely, Christine and David Cook
Brenda
June 1, 2015
Valued! Admired! Greatly appreciated! Job well done, Suzanne Raitt. Loved ones, please find comfort in knowing that Suzanne made a good name for herself as a devoted family member, as a renown media executive, and as a treasured personal friend. My condolences!
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Sarah Wilmshurst
May 25, 2015
Just heard. Our sympathies to the Raitt family and Mike Warren. I had not seen my cousin since her Grandmother's funeral in 1994 but enjoyed keeping in contact on Facebook and this was how I knew of her death- a benefit of social media. I will miss knowing she was out there and her lively humerous comments.
Mercy R.
May 24, 2015
My sympathies to the Raitt family. May God grant you strength, as you reflect on His promise to do away with sickness and death (Isaiah 33;24 & 25:8).
Christine McNab
May 22, 2015
Suzanne was my boss early in my career and the lessons she taught me about patience and compassion have always stayed with me. My sincerest condolences on her passing.
michelle plakas-kaiser
May 20, 2015
rip
May 20, 2015
So sorry to hear this. Didn't really know her, but always remember her smiling face and bubbly personality in high school.
Peggy Barnwell
May 19, 2015
My sincerest sympathies for your loss. I sat on the Advertising Standards National Consumer Response Panel with Suzanne and thoroughly enjoyed all of our interactions. She was a valued guest speaker who frequently presented the merits of newspapers to our first year media students at Sheridan College. Suzanne will be sadly missed. Please find comfort in your loving memories with family and friends during this extraordinarily difficult time!
Samantha Rosiek
May 19, 2015
Words can't express the feelings of sadness that your family must be going through. I have never met someone who was so full of life. She was so accomplished, more than some people can only dream about. She balanced it all and always talked about the love she had for Matt and Christopher. She talked about Mike and the love she had for her dad. Such a strong woman with such a kind heart. I saw our boys grow up together and her love of her family proved she could do it all. Successful career, loving marriage and amazing boys who will grow up knowing how many people loved and cared for her. She will never be forgotten. She will always be with them watching down on them. Cherish all the memories that will remain in your hearts forever. My thought and prayers are with you all during the time.
susan bains-grewal
May 19, 2015
What a loss. Suzanne presented to our team in Vancouver many times and I always admired her. Suzanne was very intelligent and always was a pleasure to listen to. She made the presentations fun and always injected her sense of humour. We will miss her in Vancouver.
May 19, 2015
Condolences to your family..you will be missed.
Sarah Darcel
May 19, 2015
Matthew, Mike and Chris
Thinking of your and your family at this difficult time. We are here to support you as the days go forward. Suzanne was a wonderful person- so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, Colin and Sarah Darcel (Elliott's parents)
FayeB
May 18, 2015
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear wife,mother and daughter. When you loss a loved one the pain is intense but please reflect on the good times you had together,may the God of comfort be with you in this time of sadness Isaiah 61 verse 2
JG
May 18, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Suzanne's family.
Please find comfort in knowing she lives on in God's memory.
Luke 20:38- "He is a God not of the dead, but of the living for they are all living to him."
May 18, 2015
With deepest sympathy to the Raitt family.
May the God who provides endurance and comfort sustain you in your time of need through His Word, prayers, family and friends, Rom 15:5.
Juanita, Florida
May 16, 2015
I knew Suzanne when she worked at the Toronto Star. She was such a lovely person. I met Suzanne one day in the Bloor West Village and learned she was my neighbour. She was so happy with her beautiful home. I met her sons - she was so proud of them. My thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne, her family and her friends.
Myra Tanko xox
May 16, 2015
Our deepest sympathy such a sad loss !Delores and Frank Starzomski !
May 16, 2015
Mike, Matthew, Christopher, Michael Warren and extended family and friends we offer you our sincerest sympathy during this time of grief. In the short time that we knew Suzanne we found here to be a friendly, vibrant and kind individual. May God bless her always.
Sincerely, Frank & Delores Starzomski
Brenda Marsman
May 15, 2015
I met Suzanne when she and her family first came to Canada. We were friend throughout our school years and Suzanne would stay at my house when her parents travelled. Suzanne attended my wedding and thats how I picture her now, her arms around friends, laughing and singing (always off-key) and dancing. The last time I saw Suzanne we each held our first born sons and visited once again in the home of my parents. We lost touch when I moved across the country and it's only been in recent years that Facebook connected us once again and I had a peek into her life.
To Suzannes husband, sons and her father, I am so sad for your loss. There are no words, only memories to share and remember. My thoughts are with all of you.
May 15, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss. Suzanne was a knowledgeable and energetic advocate for our industry. She was a wonderful colleague and we will greatly miss her.
James C. Irving and Patricia Graham, Brunswick News
Tammy Oakley
May 15, 2015
No truer words could be spoken of such an utterly fabulous woman. Suzanne was and will continue to be to me the most cherished friend. I will miss her more than she can ever know. Hugs to you, Mike, Matthew and Christopher.
Fred Laflamme
May 15, 2015
I worked with Suzanne for several years both as a newspaper publisher and as a director of the Canadian Newspaper Association. She always amazed me with her consistently balanced, informed and positive approach to even the thorniest issues. She was a wonderful colleague with a most impressive mind and will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to her family.
Cynthia Long
May 15, 2015
I knew and worked with Suzanne during my time at the Canadian Newspapers Association. She was always so professional-minded and was so appreciative of her coworkers. She had success because she worked at it, and never took anything or anyone for granted.
My condolences to her husband, her family and friends and to her colleagues. She will be missed.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Long
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