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Susan Coulson Obituary
Born in Waltham on November 24, 1956 to the late Russell and Mary (McFarland) Henley, she was raised in Acton. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and enjoyed a variety of activities including listening to music, crafts, crocheting, knitting, gardening, and playing cards (most specifically cribbage).
Sue is predeceased by her late husband, Peter Coulson, and her parents, Russell and Mary Henley. She is survived by her son John W. Hathaway III and daughter-in-law Michele Hathaway, her grandson Joshua W. Hathaway, her sister Brenda Blake and her husband Richard Blake, her brother Russell Henley Jr., her niece Kimberly Blake, her nephew Shaun Blake, her niece Kristen (Blake) Poor, several grand nieces and grand nephews, her stepsons Brad and Rod Coulson, several step-grandchildren, and her best friend/soul sister Debbie Collete.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Life to honor and remember Sue on Saturday, January 4, 2025 between 1pm and 5pm at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Littleton Post 6556 in Littleton, MA - 21 Taylor St. Funeral services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to National Kidney Foundation at https://kidney.org. And please, tell the people who are important to you that you love them. And please try to reconcile your differences amidst conflict before it's too late.
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