Susan-Chartier-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston

Susan Chartier

Sep 15, 1957 - Jul 17, 2025

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Sue was my son's 4th grade teacher at Lincoln. Later she became my principal at Northeastern Elementary. We got along well. In fact she delivered the speech for my retirement party. I will miss Sue as an administrator and a friend.

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my heart goes out to the Chartier family. every time I think of sue it makes me smile. she was always so much fun. I Still have letters she wrote me. they still make me laugh. she was unforgettable.

I send my condolences and prayers and love to the family. Sue was with my dad Charles Perkins for many many years and I just want to say we love her to death literally. she was so giving and so loving and she loved my dad's kids and grandkids unconditionally. so I want to tell you guys that she is a beautiful angel now just like she was a beautiful person on Earth. our whole family the Perkins sincerely send their love again condolences. I can just hear say my name now hey peg .she really...

Sue you are going to be missed you were so nice to us a children and we enjoyed coming out to your house to fish and the boat rides Rest in paradise.

Sue was a passionate educator and administrator. She was also great friend during my time at Northeastern. I loved working with her. She taught me about so many of the little nuances of working in a school, and she protected the kids in her building fiercely. Sending all my love to her family during this difficult time. She was amazing and I imagine it’s too quiet without her.

I am sorry to hear of this. I REMEMBER staying the night at her house when she lived on the lake and we would play dress up and the guest house would be like me and my cousin play house. She loved us like her own. We stayed up many nights and Sue would come out her room and say ladies it's time for bed, you dont wanna wake grumpy ol perk up. We would go to bed and the ne t morning she would be sitting on the deck with breakfast cooked and the boat ready to take off. Our whole childhood was...

I would like to send my condolences to Sue’s family. Sue was an amazing person. I remember spending summers out on the lake with Sue and my granddad perk growing up and I have so many memories, even a scar. I had a hard time my first two years away at college and decided to make my way back to Kalamazoo, Sue gave me a job at Northeastern. I learned so many valuable lessons personally and professionally from Sue before getting another opportunity to play basketball for another school. From...

My deepest condolences to all of Sue’s family and friends. I have great memories of Sue and love thinking about her and us laughing together! She was a beautiful, intelligent, caring and fun loving woman who will be dearly missed. But, remember, she would not want anyone to be crying in their soup so keep her memory alive with smiles and laughter ❤

Obituary

Susan's Obituary

CHARTIER, Susan “Sue”, of Plainwell; passed peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by love in the comfort of her home; age 67. 

Daughter of Marilyn “Jeanne” and the late Richard “Dick” Chartier; 

Sister of Nancy Chartier, David (Janice) Chartier, Dree Chartier, and Bethny Lee Chartier; 

Aunt of Courtney (Ron) Newton, Erin (Michael) Kramer, Jennifer McVay, Kimberlee (Jeff) Cornillie, Sarah (Will) York, Andrew (Kyle Kijorski) Wint, Samantha (Paul) Wint, Alex (Lexie Causley) Wint; Great-Aunt of Tyrus, Bryant, Easton, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Alison, Theo, Elijah, Quinn, Oliver, and Emmett

A Memorial Gathering / "Aunt Susie Extravaganza" will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 1:00pm - 4:00 pm with a service at 3:00pm at the Brady Lodge within Bay Court Park; 6970 Andersonville Road, Clarkston, MI 48346. Her family encourgages casual attire.

In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Centrica Care Navigators in Sue’s Memory, or to an organization close to your heart. 

Please consider sharing your memories and condolences with Sue’s family on her guestbook below. 

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