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SUZANNE TOMPKINS Obituary

TOMPKINS, Suzanne D. Passed unexpectedly in Boston on October 8, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife to Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins. She also leaves her two loving children Christopher and Dayneece Tompkins. She is also survived by her mother Jacquelyn L Taylor, father Samuel G. Taylor MD and his wife Bonnie M Taylor PhD, brothers Timothy D. Taylor, David G Taylor and sister Samantha G Taylor, grandmother Margaret Pryor, and six nieces and nephews. Caring sister to Timothy Taylor, David Taylor and Samantha Taylor. She also leaves a host of loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 6-9 PM at Concord Baptist Church, 180 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton, MA 02186. Celebration of Life and interment services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers we request donations be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037. Funeral arrangements entrusted to George Lopes Funeral Home, 821 Cummins Highway, Mattapan, MA. To send condolences for the family visit www.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2016.

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Nine John Lambiase

September 5, 2017

Steve I can't begin to express my sadness for your loss. I'm truly heart broken. I'll never forget our friendship. Much love and peace Always your friend! Nine J Lambiase 781 366 8168

Janice Rudolf

November 28, 2016

Dear Tompkins Family,

I just wished Suzanne a "Happy Birthday" on Facebook and was so saddened to read the news. I knew Suzanne through the Franklin Park Zoo and I'm the Artist who made the Gorilla Sculpture of Kiki and Kimani and recently worked with Boston School Children to create the Donor Wall for the new Children's Zoo. I have heard from Suzanne recently and had been hoping to see her soon. It was always a pleasure to meet with Suzanne and her smile and enthusiasm for the arts always brightened up the room and touched my heart. I can still picture how beautiful she looked at the last Zootopia in her beautiful green skirt.

I have experienced personal unexpected loss and I would like to give my condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Suzanne's family members.

Jana Milton

October 26, 2016

With deepest condolences to the Tompkins family for their loss.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pam Weathers

October 17, 2016

Dear Tompkins family,
I deeply enjoyed chatting with Suzanne on many occasions while she was with WBUR. Indeed, I was delighted to see her at an event this past spring. What a wonderfully warm and joyful person! Suzanne will be sorely missed.You have my deepest condolences.

October 16, 2016

Our love to your family. Deedee was a wonderful friend to me in a time of need. We wish you peace and love, Katie (Boyd) McGlenn and family

Michael Sullivan

October 14, 2016

To the Tompkins Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

Kyong kang

October 13, 2016

Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss.

Love,
Kyong 'Korean' Kang

Jay Coleman

October 12, 2016

I never met Suzanne, but I know her husband well. I admire him as a kind and effective man and leader to my friends and to the city and state.Today I realize that the incredible woman by his side for many years was an intricate part of the man I know and helped to make him who he is and will be.God bless you and your family and help you through this difficult time

Michael Munn

October 12, 2016

Steve, Dayneece, Christopher and the entire Thompkins/Pryor family, I pray that you find peace and comfort during this very difficult time knowing that your blessed angel lives on in the memories of all those who dearly loved her! Truly my thoghts and prayers are with you at this time.

Minister Don Muhammad

October 12, 2016

On behalf of The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam, allow me to extend our heartfelt condolences to Sheriff Tompkins and family in the passing of Sister Suzanne Tompkins. Though I did not know sister personally, I can rest assured that she was the better half of the Sheriff and the wind beneath his wings. May Allah (God) be pleased with her.

Minister Don Muhammad
Muhammad's Mosque No. 11

Frank Williams

October 12, 2016

Her smile and confidence will be missed in many worlds.

Pamela Green

October 11, 2016

Steve - So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

douglas macpherson

October 11, 2016

My deepest condolences to the entire family and all who knew her so well. She was such a strong advocate for others in need and a very strong board Member on AFP where I served with her for a number of years. She will be missed by so so many.

Patti Keenan

October 11, 2016

A treasured colleague, classy woman, fun to know and smart to learn from, Suzanne had many friends and fans. I was glad to be among them and wish for her family an abundance of happy memories of this special
person.

Michelle Williams

October 11, 2016

Steve I am so sorry for your loss. You and the children are in my prayers. May God give you strength.


Michelle Williams

Joy Oliver

October 11, 2016

May God's perpetual light shine on you and yours.

Francisco Tolentino

October 10, 2016

Sheriff Tompkins and family,

At times life this it seems that there are never words to say to those who suffer loss. Rest assured in knowing that our great God knows exactly what pain you feel, the burden of your loss. He has promised not to let you go through alone. He will carry you over the rough road, He will lift your burden, He will he the wound of your loss and He will restore joy to your life. His Word promises it and His promises cannot fail. I am only one of many, possibly hundreds, perhaps thousands that are holding your family up in prayer. He will answer our prayers on your behalf. God bless you at this time.

Rev. Francisco A. Tolentino

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