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Susan Decareau Obituary
1954 - 2024
Tewksbury, MA & Cross Hill, SC, formerly of Lynn - Mrs. Susan C. (Harper) Decareau, age 70, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14th at Portsmouth Hospital in New Hampshire. She was the beloved wife of Stephen Decareau with whom she shared 37 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Cyril E. and Mary B. (McIntyre) Harper. An LPN, Sue was a graduate of Tewksbury Hospital. She loved shopping, camping and travelling with family and friends. She enjoyed wintering in South Carolina.
In addition to her husband, Sue is survived by her daughter, Samantha (Cassidy) Pereira and her husband Tom of Tewksbury; her son, Ryan Cassidy and his wife Melissa of Tewksbury; five granddaughters, Cassidy, Kamryn, Kennedy, Norah and Adalyn; five siblings, Cyril Harper of NV, Mary O'Brien of Wayland, Dene Harper of GA, Cheryl Cranford of Wilmington and Robert Harper of Lawrence; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two siblings, Dennis Harper and Janet Deveau.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Sue's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.
Service Information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Thursday from 4 – 7 p.m. followed by a service in the funeral home at 7 p.m. For directions & condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.
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Hyla Winters
September 12, 2025
Steve, Samantha, Ryan and everyone else: Fred and I were cruise partners of Steve and Sue. Such a wonderful sense of humor Sue has. And earrings. O so many earrings. As a matter of fact, we are on a cruise right now and I have worn earrings every day to honor Sue. She is one of a kind. Love and hugs to you all.
Pat Laskin-O'Connor
September 19, 2024
Steve. My condolences to you and your and Sue's family. I'm very sorry for your loss. Hugs.
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