Susan HAN

April is the cruellest month. Our beloved Susan passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital, surrounded by family. Her untimely death, the result of glioblastoma, has left her family, friends, colleagues and community stunned and heartbroken. Susan was an accomplished lawyer, a partner at WeirFoulds LLP, a dedicated volunteer, and a beloved host and organizer for her family. She was born in Seoul, Korea, and arrived with her family to Toronto Canada in 1967. She graduated from the University of Toronto Law School in 1986 following a degree in History and Philosophy. She began her Bay Street career at Fasken & Calvin, then held multiple in-house Counsel roles before returning to private practice. Her practice focused on corporate and commercial law, securities, and anti-money laundering and she was highly respected for her expertise. Susan's passion for community service led to being Vice-Chair of the board for the Arirang Age-Friendly Community Centre, a non-profit dedicated to providing culturally appropriate services for the Korean-Canadian community. She tirelessly led a team of volunteers to raise funds and acquire the licence for the Rose of Sharon Long-Term Care Home. She also served as Chair of the Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation, on arts boards, and on the fundraising committee for the Philosophy Department of the UofT. Susan enthusiastically shared her time and expertise with young lawyers through the Korean Canadian Lawyers' Association. With excellent culinary skills, Susan enjoyed hosting family and friends at her home and cottage, where she always made meals bursting with flavour. She delighted in spoiling the family dog, skiing, and reading literature and history, for which she possessed lifelong intellectual interest. She often wrestled with what it meant to live a good life. Her sharp mind, generous heart, and stoic attitude meant that she often did more and eschewed recognition. Her wry humour was cherished by all who knew her. Susan is survived by her husband, Ross Price; sons, Gregory and Scott; her mother, Yong Hyun Han (predeceased by her father, Kyung Sup Han); siblings, Sally (Peter Malakhov) and Douglas (Debra Parisi); as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family in Canada, Korea, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. She leaves a legacy of good, and hearts overflowing with sorrow. We love you Susan, rest peacefully. Visitation is planned for May 10, 2024, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life on May 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Both events will be held at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre, 375 Mount Pleasant Road. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Susan's memory to: arirang.ca