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Susan (Stewart) Tracy
January 25, 2020
Jon, Scott, Julie and family,
The Stewart family was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Sues passing. Our family spent a great deal of time with yours in the 70's and I would like to share some memories that I have: I can vividly remember Sue in the kitchen and watching her strong forearms knead bread. I also remember the wonderful smell of her cinnamon rolls and other amazing creations accompanied by her contagious laugh and quick wit. My mother spent hours talking with her dear friend in that kitchen and they never seemed to run out of conversation. I remember her spilling Pepsi on the floor one day (a cold glass bottle could always be found of the stairs) and saying, "God Julie, Ive discovered a new floor cleaner! Sue and my mother laughed and laughed. It was a time that we could come freely to your house on our bikes and 'tool around' Dixfield. We often would play until dark and I remember Sue frequently received a call from Jon, her favorite butcher, as to what he should bring home for supper. Julie and I spent hours at Holmes Market pretending we were adults shopping for our families (little did we know we had plenty of time to play that game) and carefully picked out items and pretended to check each other out at the register before we had to return the them to the shelves when we were done. Sue and my mother cleverly had Julie Ann and myself occupied in the dining room while we would circle items in the Sear's catalog that we wanted Santa to bring us. They always told us to make our lists longer and now I know that was so they could have more time to talkhaha! I also remember when we drove to Red Sox games in the Vega (no seat belt) and laying in the back in sleeping bags. We took road trips to Weld, shopping trips to Augusta, Scouts and many athletic events. Life and time passes quickly and you lose touch with those that were so important to you, but you never forget how they made you feel. Sue made us all feel welcomed and loved. She was a force and by reading her obituary I understand she was the same person we knew 40+ years ago. I am sending much love and light to your entire family during this difficult time, and always.
Susan (Stewart) Tracy.
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George and Sue gallant
January 10, 2020
Jon, Julie, and Scott it is with our deepest sympathy and sorrow to you and your family. We will always remember her positive attitude and smile, and of her great backed goods. She was a great friend but mostly a great person. She will be missed by all. George and Sue Gallant
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