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Sue ROURKE Obituary
ROURKE, Sue T.
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Sue T. Rourke, 68, died Friday, (November 11, 2011) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 24, 1943 in Des Moines, IA, she was the daughter of the late Leon W. and Janet Wesson Thelin. She graduated with honors in 1965 from Washington College in Chestertown, MD, where she was elected to the Who's Who of American College Students. She was later employed as a counselor for the State of Connecticut. She was also a homebound tutor for the Middletown, CT Public School System. She was a former parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Middletown, CT, where she was a Lector, Eucharist Minister, Catechism teacher and an instructor in the RCIA Program. Sue was also a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and an active member in the American Legion Post 186 Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Thomas S. Rourke, II; daughters, Kerrin Watson (John M.) of San Francisco, CA, Meighan Connelly (Timothy M.) of Owings Mills, MD; brother, Alan Thelin (Ginger) of Floyd, VA; grandchildren, Daniel T. Connelly, Briehan E. Connelly and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sisters, Claire Stone and Andrea Parker.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, November 13 at Lee Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. A private burial will be held at The Florence National Cemetery on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Legion Post 186 Auxiliary, 4285 Pine Drive, Little River, SC 29566. A message of condolence may be sent to [email protected]. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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for Sue ROURKE
Michael Renzullo
December 17, 2012
My belated yet heartfelt sympathies on your loss. Sue was my babysitter when I was a child in Thomaston,CT having grown up next door to her family's home on South Main St. I sent Christmas cards for several years which were not acknowledged and this year for some strange reason was led to this site. I feel I now have closure to why she was nolonger in touch with me.
Michael Renzullo
December 29, 2011
kerry and family,
i know how close you were, and my heart goes out to you.
so much love to you...
carole
December 1, 2011
Dear Tom and Family,
We just read of Sue's passing and extend our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. We remember Sue very fondly and we smile when when think of her.
With Our Sympathy and Warmest Regards,
Don and Donna Grisham ( St. Francis of Assisi )
November 15, 2011
Tom,
We are full of sorrow to hear of Sue's passing. Our memory of her on Meighan's wedding day, so full of joy.
Our dinners together will always be a wonderful memory of you and Sue.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Patty & Fred
Sara D
November 14, 2011
Dear Meighan and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Mrs. Rourke was such a kind and loving person. I'll always remember how happy she was on Meighan and Tim's wedding day - she was such a proud mother of the bride. No doubt she is among the angels now, watching over you. She will always be in your hearts. God bless.
November 14, 2011
I fondly recall wonderful chats with
Sue at Woodward Town & Country Pharmacy.
God bless,
Carol Ann
Christine Vayda
November 13, 2011
Dear Meighan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I met your Mom only twice, and each time she was the most gracious woman in the room. I hope she is at peace now and I know She is being treated with great love and tenderness in her after life. I didn't know her well, but I could tell she was a very good and loving Mother. May you be comforted by the lovimg memories you have of your Mom and by the loving family you have. My sympathy to your Dad and Sister and of course to you. You and your family are in my prayers for healing from this terrible loss. May God take care of your Mom with all the love and kindness she deserves.
With deepest sympathy,
Christine Vayda
Judy Oney
November 13, 2011
Sue was a faithful member, of my water aerobics class, this past summer, at the Barefoot Resident's Club pool. I will miss her courage and friendship.
November 13, 2011
Mr. Rourke, Kerry and Meighan,
I'm not sure you'll remember me, but I had you as students at Wesley School. I was so sorry to read about Mrs. Rourke's death in the paper.
I remember her as a loving mother who worked hard for her daughters. I know she was an active member of Wesley School and its activities. You have my condolences and you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Noreen Nolan
November 13, 2011
Dead Tom, Sorry to here about Sue,s death.
You were a fun couple to be in company with and we know how deeply she will be missed. Ann and I send our utmost sympathy.
Love to you,your girls and grandchrilden, Ann and Larry Rose
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