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Susan Semple Obituary

Died Aug. 22 in Cambridge, MA. A graduate of Smith College, she was a teacher and guidance counselor at the American School in London for many years. More recently, she was on the staff of the Collaborative for Integrated School Services at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and was the assistant to the senior tutor of Mather House at Harvard University. She was the sister of Judy Fitzsimmons and Serina Kirk, and the mother of Ashby, Marnie, Baylor and Kirk. Memorial service on Sept. 9, 2 PM, at Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 29, 2006.

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Alicia Haller

September 6, 2006

I am beyond saddened to hear of Susan’s passing. The world has truly lost one of its bright shining lights! Susan’s warmth and generosity was beyond compare. I will miss her tremendous spirit! I had the great pleasure of working with your mother at CISS at Harvard. I will remember those times fondly, as your mother always found ways to make us laugh until we could hardly breath. Ashby, Marnie, Baylor, and Kirk I hope that your many memories of time spent with your mother bring you some comfort in your grief.

Luanne Mills

August 29, 2006

Dear Baylor, Ashby, Marnie, Kirk, Your Mom was a wonderful lady and great friend to all of our family. We will miss her. Luanne and John Mills

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