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Susan Grace MacMillan
1965 - 2017
Susan Grace MacMillan
1965 - 2017
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Susan MacMillan Obituary
Slingerlands - Susan Grace (Olson) MacMillan, 51, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at The Hospice Inn within St. Peter's Hospital. Susan's memory will be embraced by her beloved partner of 17 years, Stan Smith, and her four children; Sydney Grace (23) of Manhattan Beach, CA, Taylor Andrew (22), Kyle Christopher (20) and Hayden James (18) of Slingerlands, NY. Susan was the daughter of Janice Viola of Poughkeepsie, NY and Carl Olson of Delmar, NY. Survivors include her sister Alice Olson of Poughkeepsie and brother Peter Olson of Averill Park, NY, and stepfather Michele Viola of Poughkeepsie, NY.
Susan was born in Port Chester, New York on November 18, 1965 and grew up in Hopewell Junction, N.Y. She attended John Jay High School and graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Albany Medical College. Susan worked in the NeoNatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Albany Medical Center for several years before transitioning to the insurance industry. Upon learning of her own diagnosis of Angio Sarcoma; a very rare bone cancer, Susan discovered how little is known of this disease. She donated samples for further research and left her body to the Albany Medical College.
Susan enjoyed nurturing things; people, animals, gardens and her home. Over the past few years she balanced her work life by raising her children, renovating her cedar shake style home, raising her precious Australian Labradoodles (Sheba and Poppy), and traveling to the beach whenever possible. She leaves behind several friends and family members and her legacy of making everyone in her presence feel a beautiful sense of calm, peace and joy. She will be greatly missed.
There will be no funeral services. Susan requested a Celebration of Life to be held in honor of her memory at a later date.
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Margie and Willie Dinkins
October 25, 2017
Jan,
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful gift Susan gave by her generous donation. She followed your nursing footprints, yet left her own unique ones❤
October 24, 2017
Taylor I am so sorry for your loss we both have something in common now if you need anything please call4653941 we can lean on each other see you at the store. Andy
Elizabeth Rocha
October 24, 2017
Sending this candle in memory of Susan Olson MacMillan, a wonderful cousin, friend and mother.
Elizabeth Rocha
October 24, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, I am so sorry and shocked at Susan's passing. We grew up together as children. I remember spending weeks during the summer at Aunt Janice's house playing with Alice, Susan and Peter. Susan was a wonderful cousin and friend. She will be missed very much by everyone. She had such a loving and caring personality. I love you Susan and miss you.
In God's Love and Prayers Always,
Your Cousin
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Pam Chaplin-Loebell
October 23, 2017
I'm so saddened, to think that my cousin Susan, always a wonderful person, has passed so suddenly. I am sad for her whole beautiful family to have lost her, and sad for our extended family to know she is gone. It is heartbreaking. Much love to all who are missing her.
Lori Schuster-McGraw
October 23, 2017
I am so sorry and shocked to learn about Susan's passing. We had gone to school together at Albany Medical Center,School of Nursing.My thoughts and prayers go out to her loved ones. She will be missed.
Michael Dollard
October 23, 2017
Stan,
I'm so sorry to hear of Susan's passing, it was a shame for someone so full of life to get such a rare a devastating diagnosis. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Renee and Mick Pettit
October 22, 2017
Dear Stan,
We send you our best wishes for getting through this difficult time and want you to know what a pleasure it was to get to know Susan at our common meeting place in Slingerlands. She was kind and upbeat and always enthused about working together with you on a project around your loving home. We are so sorry and send you every good vibe we can muster.
Warmly,
Renee and Mick Pettit
Denise Davis
October 22, 2017
I am so shocked and sorry to hear about Susan's passing. We went to Albany Medical Center School of Nursing, Class of June 1986, and we were so happy to have her drop by unexpectedly at our 30th reunion last year. She was an amazing girl, and an even more amazing woman who we all loved. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.
October 22, 2017
I only knew Susan to say hello to around town but I could tell she was just a warm gentle loving person. God bless
October 21, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about Susan. I went to nursing school with her which made us very close at the time. As we all parted ways to pursue our careers, I lost track of her and many of my classmates. So sad to hear about her illness and struggles. My prayers are with you all.
October 21, 2017
Hayden,
The last time I ran in to you and your beautiful Mom was at Delmar Place. I believe you were settling your Grandpa in.
I am so sorry for this loss in your life. Your Mom had such a sweet soul and she loved her kids.
Debbie Gall-Your 2nd grade teacher
Jen Stano
October 20, 2017
Mr. Smith, It only took me a few minutes into meeting Katie in Australia to know what an amazing person she was, and I felt the same meeting Susan years later at her wedding in Mexico. It is clear your family is one of deep love, faith, and support. I wish that it will guide you during these difficult times. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
October 20, 2017
Stan,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences are with you and the children.
Judy Mletzko
Jen Smith
October 20, 2017
My heart broke when I learned of Susan's passing. She was always so kind, sweet and positive. I was inspired by her work ethic. She was tireless. She juggled So many things. We shared being moms of Four kids. And we were both born Olson's. I always loved seeing her. As you all grieve her loss, please know she was truely a blessing to me. And she will Always be remembered. ❤❤❤
Carrie Cannon (Price)
October 20, 2017
Mr. Smith,
What terribly sad news. So sorry for your loss. Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Patrice
October 20, 2017
May the thought of knowing that friends family and God share your grief be of comfort to your family Pro 17:17
Cindy (Llope) Jones
October 20, 2017
Stan - I am so sorry for your loss. I'll pray for comfort and peace for you and your family.
Kerry Van Riper Yeldell
October 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss! Prayers and hugs for you & the kids at this devastating time.
Shannon Briscoe
October 20, 2017
We are deeply saddened by this loss. She was a wonderful person. It was an honor to know her!
Shannon, Greg, Casey and Jason Briscoe
Susan Hull
October 20, 2017
May you all find comfort in the memories you have. Please accept my condolences for your tremendous loss.
Deborah and Matt
October 19, 2017
Taylor and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.I hope you all feel surrounded by much love.
Our deepest condolences
Katie Serrano
October 19, 2017
Dad, Sydney, Taylor, Kyle and Hayden- Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Simply heartbreaking. We will keep Susan in our hearts. All our love.
Katie, Oscar, Sophie & Connor
Dan Bouchard
October 19, 2017
Stan,
Bev and I want to express our sorrow at your loss of Susan. She was a remarkable woman with many talents and attributes. I will always remember her gentle nature and kindness to friends, clients, and evryone she met. Please call when things settle. I would look forward to meeting and reacquainting. I will call in a week or so. [email protected]
Dan Bouchard
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