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Susan Appel Obituary
Born in Fairhaven, daughter of William and Helen (Knowlton) Pelton, Sue graduated from Fairhaven High School and then went on to complete a degree at Fisher College in Boston. Sue worked in high technology as a successful marketing professional for many years. She loved to travel and spent many winters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sue was proud to be an early riser and embraced life with joy, a spirit of adventure, and created a loving environment wherever she went. Sue has touched the lives of many people through her kind and giving heart.
Sue is survived by her children, Carolyn Appel of Woodside, Calif., Charles Appel and his wife Rebecca of Hudson, Gregory Appel and his wife Deirdre of San Francisco, Calif. and Kevin Appel and his wife Lisa of Danbury, Conn. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Abigail, Madeline, Maggie, Cody, William, Mary and Brendan; her former husband of forty five years, Samuel Appel; her brother, Peter Pelton of Texas and his family and several dear cousins.
Sue also leaves an extensive community of friends who lifted her spirits, just as she lifted theirs throughout her lifetime.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 17th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Street, Wood Square, Hudson. Burial will take place in Fairhaven at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Sept. 16th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Memory of Sue may be made to: Boston Ronald McDonald House, 229 Kent Street, Brookline, MA 02446, http://www.ronaldmcdonaldhouseboston.org/how.htm (www.tighehamilton.com).
Local arrangements are by Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford. www.wilsonchapel.net.
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Nick Paquarosa
September 9, 2024
RIP Susan and condolences to Sam, from Nick & Sally Pasquarosa
Dot Castell
September 9, 2019
Think of you often remembering the good times
In Florida at the beach
Craig Coffey
September 27, 2010
Though Sue and I crossed paths for just a short while as she 'temped' at my office, she left a permanent positive impression. I am very saddened to hear of her passing - she has a beautiful spirit and was a lovely person. From my family to yours, all the best - C. Coffey
Maria Kehn
September 20, 2010
Chuck and Greg,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing, what I remember best about her is her big beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maria (DiMare) Kehn
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John and Marsha Crowe
September 18, 2010
We first met Sue and her family when we lived in Hudson, MA in the early 60's. We were all part of a carriage brigade that would walk "around the block" when our children were little. We formed many good relationships as a result. We have been in Lancaster, PA since 1970 and a few years ago we reconnected with Sue. She stopped by our home several times on her way back from Florida and we will always cherish those visits. She had a wonderful and caring heart which is one of the things we will remember most. We thank her for being a good friend even though for many years it was by Christmas card contact. We will miss her and extend our condolences to Carolyn, Chuck, Greg, Kevin and Sam as you continue to grieve her loss.
victor holbrook
September 18, 2010
My condolences to Sue's family and friends.Sue will be sorely missed.She to me was a special giving spirit. I miss her already,my prayers go out to her family may you find comforite at this sad time.God Bless you all.
Christine DiMare
September 17, 2010
Sorry to hear of Sue's passing. She was a wonderful lady. Mario and I send our love and prayers to all the family.
September 17, 2010
Such a lovely soul to leave so early. She will be missed in Florida! Pat Feeney
September 17, 2010
Susan was a wonderful loving person and a great friend. I met her at St Luke's church in Hudson in 1964 and have been friends eversince. Sue is also godmother to my daughter Pamela. Sue will be forever in my heart. May the warms thoughts and prayers of all who new and loved her surround and comfort the Appel family. Love Beverly Bobka, Winchester, N.H.
September 17, 2010
So sad to hear of Sue's passing !! She had a fantastic friendly loving personality. I had the privilege of talking and dancing with her at the 50th reunion and we shared some laughs about our childhood at Anthony School. My prayers and thoughts are with Sue's soul and her family. Fred Freitas Salem NH
Jane Telfer
September 17, 2010
So sad, so blessed, so relieved, so fortunate, so thankful - all adjectives that come to mind when I think of Sue. So sad that she is no longer physically with us to share her wisdom and joy; so relieved that she no longer has to contend with the pain and discomfort of cancer and its' treatment; but so blessed, fortunate and thankful that Sue was a part of my life in Florida. Sincere condolences to the family. I know that the brightest star in the sky at night will be Sue looking down over all of us. Goodnight sweet lady.
September 16, 2010
Such sad news. I have been a friend of her brother and parents back in the middle 50's. Sue and her mother attended my marriage in 1962. She had a wonderful family. We renewed our friendship at our 50th FHS reunion. I was privileged to meet some of her children and grandkids. Sue was loved by all and she returned that love twofold, she was an amazing woman and an inspiration to us all. She will be missed, but not forgotten. To her family go my sincere condolances. Especially to all the grandkids, live your lives as Grandma did and her legacy will live through you, it would make her proud. Rest in peace my friend. Bruce C. Ross
Jack and Joan Kiley
September 16, 2010
We are sadden by Sue's death and by the long struggle that brought her to her passing. But what we will remember is the joy with which she lived her life. We will remember her smiles and her kindness and how much she loved her family and friends. We hope the knowledge of how well she lived will help her family to bear the burden of her loss.
September 16, 2010
Very sad to hear of Sue's passing.
I had not not seen her since high school until recently and was very happy to meet up with her as she has a very speacial place in my life as she was my very first formal date.
My mother drove us to a dance at the 1st Congregational Church in Fairhaven. I was a sophomore and Sue was a jumior. I remember it well.
Her family was also on my paper route.
Peace be with her and her extended family.
Nap Holmes class of 1960
Margaret Fitzgerald La brecque
September 16, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all of
sue's family. I also knew her brother from FHS.
Gil Couto
September 16, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 15, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Appel family.
We used to double date in high school. We also shared our love of boating. We always enjoyed Christmas wishes with all the family news.
Fondly,
Nick & Sally Pasquarosa
Denise Sylvester
September 15, 2010
To all the family and dear friends of Sue. I had the distinct honor of meeting Sue one time at an Early Risers Meeting with my brother Dicky Bolt. She gave a speech about Dicky while she was very ill. I will never forget it or her and I knew the very moment I met Sue that she was a truly a Quality Special person and had wished I had only met her sooner. She is in a much better place now and if we believe we will have the great pleasure to meet up with her again. We will keep you all in our prayers for God's comfort and strength during this difficult time. God Bless you, Dicky and Linda Bolt and his sister Denise
Dotty Koczera classof' " 59
September 15, 2010
So sorry to hear about Sue.My sympathies to her family.
September 15, 2010
I am so grateful, as an old DEC friend, that Sue and I hooked up again after many years and I was able to share with her in person how much she had meant to me as a young woman looking for a role model. She and her spirit that will live in eternity made a difference. May you, her family be comforted by that difference which is in each of you. Lots of Love and light to all who will feel her loss. Donna Devens N.A., MA.
September 15, 2010
Our deep sympathy to Sue' s family. We remember with pleasure the many Christmas's with you all in Pepperell, seeing you grow up, and then go on to create loving famlies of your own. I know that Sue was at the center of those holidays for your family. We treasure those memories, and will be thinking of you all.
Jane, Joel and Eliza
Jen Zymantas
September 15, 2010
Our family had moved to MA and Sue befiended me and made me feel welcome in MA. She was a kind and loving women. I'm so sorry that her life was cut short, she will be missed:( Jen Zymantas, TX
September 15, 2010
Chuck,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
The O'Toole Family
Stacie Adler
September 15, 2010
To Sue's family and friends, I want to extend my sincerest and deepest sympathies. I hope you can find some comfort in the many, many years you had such a superb person in your lives. Sue was an inspiration to many and will be missed deeply.
September 15, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Sue's family. Life is fleeting but the memories of a loved one live on forever in our hearts.
Nesta Oliveira, Class of 59
Deborah Crane
September 15, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. Sue was a wonderful woman and I feel blessed having known her.
Tammy Gilbert
September 15, 2010
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Sue at both CrossComm and Security Dynamics (RSA). She gave me the best advice anyone has ever given me. I was 8 months pregnant with my first child. My career was very important to me. I was so torn over whether or not to continue working after the baby was born. Many people gave advice about what I would be giving up, but no one talked about what I would be missing at home. It was Sue's wisdom and advice that aided me in making the decision to be a full time Mom. She valued her children and her family above all else. I am grateful to have known her. My condolences to Sue's family. She was a special woman. Peace.
September 15, 2010
My prayers are with all those who knew and loved Sue Appel. Her memory will remain forever a bright spot in my thoughts. Eileen Mulkey, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Mark plotczyk
September 15, 2010
Sue was an Angel of wisdom for me and many others over the years - I will always remember her smile and good advice - She helped 'teach' me how to live - Love you Sue
Samantha Leggat
September 15, 2010
Sue was a beautiful person and a wonderful friend. I'll miss her bright smile and positive outlook. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jack Downing
September 15, 2010
To Sue's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sue was a sweet, giving, gracious soul who touched the lives of many people including me at the early riser meeting. I loved her humor, her appreciation of all things kind and loving, and I loved how she was always trying to better herself through self-reflection, prayer, and meditation.
September 15, 2010
I met Sue on Star Island and she helped to make the week special for everyone. She will be missed by all who knew her. My love and sympathy to the family. Linda Hastings
Patrick Counahan
September 15, 2010
My Prayers go out to your Family, Sue was a wonderful person.
Jane Cauchon
September 15, 2010
I will so miss the great selective email jokes Sue sent me and also seeing her on Star Island. She left so many friends.
September 15, 2010
Sam!
We had no idea Sue was so sick! You know I am nearby if you need any help.
Sue was a presence and gave much to her children.
I shall have a void in my heart when I pass through Hudson.
Jon Haywood
Gail Albohn
September 15, 2010
Sincere condolences to the family and her friends from the north. When Sue came to winter in Ft Lauderdale she brought laughter and love. I will miss her as I'm sure her many friends down here will.
Tony & Carol Oliveira
September 15, 2010
Sue will always be in our hearts and will be deeply missed by all of us. Our deepest sympathy to all of Sue's family and friends.
Jennifer Summers
September 15, 2010
What a wonderful woman and friend. I am so sorry for your loss.
-Jennifer Summers
Laura Balas
September 15, 2010
My heart goes out to all of Sue's loved ones who will miss her dearly. She will always be with us in spirit!! With Love on behalf of the Balas family
Ron Bleakney
September 15, 2010
I was blessed to know Sue and received many kind reassurances from her over the years as we crossed paths early mornings in Marlborough. Condolences to her dear family and friends.
September 15, 2010
My synpathy to Sue's family, Sue and I went to school together through grammar school and Fairhaven High School-I have such fond memories of Sue, We lost touch and re-connected a couple of years ago! I am proud to have known such a fine woman, friend, and lady! Judy (Whitehead) Davidson
September 15, 2010
One of the joys of my winters in Florida was meeting and getting to spend time with Sue. She never failed to make me smile. I will miss her greatly. My sympathy to her entire family and her friends. Debby Greenstein
September 15, 2010
So sorry for such a loss. Sue was just so full of life. She will be missed by so many friends and a wonderful family. Elaine M Taylor-Kruczek class of '59
ANNE MIX
September 15, 2010
my condolences to sue's family, i met sue threw a friend of mine, sue was an awesome and strong positive woman. i liked her alot. she will be missed deeply. sincerely anne mix from hudson mass.
September 15, 2010
Im sure your personality will enlighten the heavens Susan...And to the family my heartfelt sympathys...Jack Pike {Pasadena Texas}
September 15, 2010
Dear Carolyn and brothers, You never ceased to amaze me in your care of your Mother this year, She was truly a special lady and it showed by the love you bestowed to her ,and her admiration for all of you and her extended family. With sincere sympathy.
Debra Wojnarowski
Harvard Pilgrim
Kristyn & Mark Chiasson
September 15, 2010
Rebecca & Chuck ... so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure you will find comfort in your memories and the love of your family ...
Eric Weaver
September 15, 2010
What a great person. Always smiling & always positive. The world could use a lot more like Sue. My thoughts are with you. Eric
Dorothy Castell
September 15, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 15, 2010
So many memories of you, Sue. I am very grateful our paths crossed again after years of being away from New England. My condolences to your family and the friends you leave behind. As so beautifully put in the Libera song, "You are going home."
Gale Foster Broderick
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