Susan BEHARRIELL

LCOL (RET'D) SUSAN F. BEHARRIELL, OMM, CD February 1, 1954 - December 1, 2022 Susan passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Professor S. Ross Beharriell and Patricia (Robinson) Beharriell C.M. She is survived by her brother, Rick (Della); sister, Jane (David); and niece, Elizabeth. Susan enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 19, before attending Queen's University, and was in the first platoon of women taking the same basic training as the men. Some of her postings as an intelligence officer included CFB Cold Lake, Air Command Headquarters in Winnipeg, the Privy Council on Parliament Hill, the Combined Intelligence Centre for NORAD/U.S. Space Command Headquarters in Colorado Springs, and the Canadian Forces College in Toronto. In retirement, Susan was a fierce advocate for all things environmental and was committed to women's rights and gender equality. She continued to travel extensively, developed a love of gardening, and delighted in watching the birds at her various feeders. Susan was perhaps happiest riding her horse. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Sunnybrook, especially Dr. Eskander, for all their care and compassion. Thanks also to the staff at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. Cremation will be followed by interment at the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. For those who wish, donations may be made in Susan's name to the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook.