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Susan GORTON Obituary

GORTON - Susan Marie (Lewis) April 15, 2012. She loved her garden, family, friends and customers. As a self-taught food artist and owner of the Suzz Cafe in Tonawanda, she created masterful foods and desserts. Wife of Peter; mother of Karlee Lewis and Dustin Gorton; daughter of Charles and Janet Lewis; sister of Chery Grace, Chuck, Russ and Tom Lewis. She will be greatly missed and always remembered. We love her. In lieu of flowers, gifts to the U.B. Anatomical Gift Program or Hospice. Memorial service will be held Friday 10 AM-12 Noon at the Botanical Gardens in Buffalo/Lackawanna.

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Published by Buffalo News from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2012.

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April 26, 2012

We always enjoyed eating at Suzz Restaurant in Tonawanda. What a pleasure to know both Sue s and will remember so many happy times with them. Sue was loved by all and will be sadly missed. She will be in our hearts forever. Bill Knowlton and Marlene Tyrrell

Michelle, Jesse & Roger Karcher

April 26, 2012

I am devastaed to hear that my friend has lost her battle. She was an incredibly giving spirit that has certainly left her mark on all who had the pleasure to get to know her. My thoughts are with Karlee & Dustin and all who loved this special woman.

Paul Irwin

April 21, 2012

Sue was a courageous and wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed by all. We had the great fortune of meeting her and her spirit will be an inspiration. Our thoughts and prayers to all the family.

Jerry Knight

April 21, 2012

Sue was a courageous and wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed by all. We had the great fortune of meeting her and her spirit will be an inspiration. Our thoughts and prayers to all the family.

April 18, 2012

Sue was a loving and loved niece. It was always special to see her over the years, though not often enough. God Bless Sue and her family. Aunt Helyn

Colleen McNamara

April 18, 2012

She will be missed tremendously by her friends and especially her family, she truly was an inspiration. My love and prayers are with you all, God bless.

Bernie Hagedorn

April 18, 2012

Sue will be sadly missed. My friends and I went to her restuarant all the time we practilly lived there. We loved her cooking she will be very sadly missed. Goodbye my friend we love you.
Bernie (Tonawanda)

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