Susan Cameron

Susan Kathleen Cameron passed away peacefully in her sleep after her 9 year journey with breast cancer on Saturday October 20th, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospice. Susan was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on May 27, 1954 to the late Edward and Kathleen Mack. Susan moved to this area in 1976 to work at Jack Cameron's Cedar Shores Resort in Jellicoe, ON. It was here that Susan met the love of her life, Terry, and they were soon after married in 1977. Susan began her career in hospitality at the Airlane Motor Hotel in 1985, working various positions and eventually becoming the General Manager in 2006 at the Travelodge-Airlane. Susan was instrumental in completing some major renovations and in seeing the name go back to Airlane Hotel in September of this year. Susan was always very passionate about her work and involved in the community. She was past president of the Thunder Bay Executive Association, the Thunder Bay Business Women's Network, Rotary Inner Wheel, past director of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce and sat on the executive of the North of Superior Tourist Association. After being diagnosed with cancer, Susan always wanted to give back and help others. She became a patient family advisor at the cancer centre and most recently was asked to sit on the Exceptional Cancer Care Cabinet for the TBRHSC Foundation. Susan always enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, golfing, curling and skiing as well as gardening, cooking and scrapbooking. Susan especially enjoyed her time at the cottage at Mackenzie Beach on Lake Superior. Susan cherished the time she spent there making memories with her 2 beloved grandsons, Mack and Cameron. Susan is survived by her husband Terry and his parents Jack and Angela Cameron, her daughters Jessica Dubinsky (Andrew), and Kelly Beattie (Ben), her 2 grandsons Mack Dubinsky and Cameron Beattie as well as her sister Jennifer Peckham. Susan also leaves behind her beloved cat Joey. Susan is predeceased by her parents Edward and Kathleen Mack and her brother-in-law Jeff Peckham. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her illness. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Dueck, Dr. Anthes and Dr. Davis along with all the chemotherapy nurses and radiation therapists. Thanks also to Lynda from CCAC and all the nurses at St. Joseph's Hospice for providing comfort for her during her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Exceptional Cancer Care Cabinet in Susan's memory are appreciated. A celebration of Susan's life will be held on Saturday, October 27th, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Airlane Hotel Tiberio Room. In honour of Susan, we invite everyone to wear pink. A tree will be planted in memory of Susan Cameron in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 9, 2013. On-line Condolencesmay be sent towww.susanscircle.com or www.blakefuneralchapel.com "