Susan White

Susan Joy White, 57 years, passed away peacefully in St. Joseph's Hospital (hospice) on May 15th, 2012. The daughter of John and Dorothy Petrick (both deceased), she is survived by her partner Guy Goulet, four children Christy (Tim) Schaefer, Andrew (Anna) Campbell, Kate Campbell, and Heather (Jeff) Schalin and her precious grandchildren Kaleigh, Sam, Carter (Schaefer) and Chloe (Campbell). Also surviving are her brother Jonathon (Joy) Petrick and children Tina and Laura-Lynn, and brother David (Grace) Petrick and children Andrew, Cassandra and Alana, her uncle Peter Petrick and children Nancy, Karen and Katherine and Aunt Joyce Robertson (Rev. Lawrence) and children Mariane, Mark, and Beth. Susan loved her camp at One Island Lake. She also loved to cook for a crowd and swim regularly. Her grandchildren were joys in her life and brightened her days until the very end. Susan was a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay. She attended Port Arthur Collegiate Institute and Confederation College. Upon graduation, she was employed as a Registered Practical Nurse in various capacities for 17 years and had a passion for caring for the elderly. She was also successful in real estate full time for 14 years. Her contagious energy and genuine compassion for people led her to her final place of employment, Home Depot, where she was the smiling face that greeted customers in her final months. Respecting Susan's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held with immediate family. In lieu of flowers, donations would be encouraged to St. Joseph's Hospice where staff graciously provided Susan with the utmost in care and dignity through her final days. Condolences may be sent to her children Christy, Andrew, Kate and Heather at (acampbell@tomjonescorp.com)"