Susan L. Theroux

Susan (Modzelewski) Theroux, 66, of Chicopee passed away June 4, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born in Chicopee to the late Helen and Fred Modzelewski and lived in Chicopee the majority of her life. Susan was a graduate of Chicopee High School (Class of 1967)and Bay Path College (Class of 1969). She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 46 years David R., her daughter Kimberly (Theroux) Weaver and husband William Mitch Weaver of Springfield and her son Brian Robidoux of West Springfield. She is also survived by her brothers Thomas Modzelewski and companion Linda of Pennsylvania, David Modzelewski and wife Margaret of Springfield and close friend of the family Philip Ryan. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Judith (Theroux) Fielder and spouse Robert of Texas and Patricia A. (Theroux) Lowe and spouse Kenneth of Florida. She treasured her many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Jarrod (JR) Theroux and sister-in-law Arlene (Flynn) Modzelewski. She adored her family and was always vital in organizing family gatherings. She was the head of the Chicopee High School Reunion committee for Class of 1967. One of Susans great joys was the family cottage on the lake in Tolland, MA that her parents built starting in 1952. Susan took great pleasure in trying things throughout her life she held public office in Chicopee as Alderman at Large, she worked in construction, event planning,real estate and owned a secretarial service/answering service, Northeast Communications in Chicopee MA, for over 20 years. Her long time and loyal staff were very important to her. Susan is cherished by all her family and friends and will be deeply missed and remembered. Susan loved life and brought joy and laughter to everyone she came in contact with - always known to have a joke and a smile for all. Susan would want her family and friends to honor her memory by recalling fond memories and happy times with her. Calling hours for Susan will be Wednesday,June 11 from 4-7 pm at Corridan Funeral Home at 333 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Susans funeral services will be held Thursday,June 12 from Corridan Funeral Home at 9 a.m. followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in the Basilica of St. Stanislaus at 10. Her burial will follow at St. Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Bold Womens Scholarship Fund at Bay Path College, 588 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow, MA 01106.