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Susan Wade Obituary
WORCESTER - Susan G. (Platts) Wade, 61, of Worcester, died Saturday, October 14, 2017, after an illness.
She leaves her husband, Thomas M. Wade; three children, Colleen Colby-Wade of Worcester, Andrew T. Wade of Seattle, and Holly A. Berry and her husband Derek of Sturbridge; two grandchildren, Charlotte and Olivia Berry; her sister, Sandra A. Powers and her husband John, of Worcester; and several nieces and nephews. Her nephew James A. Powers died in 2015.
Susan was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Thomas R. and Barbara A. (Keevan) Platts, and lived in Worcester all her life. She was a graduate of Burncoat High School and Dean College in Franklin. She also studied at the Salter School.
She worked for the Worcester Housing Authority and later Worcester Polytechnic Institute for many years.
Susan had an insatiable curiosity about ideas that interested her, especially exploring her Scottish and Irish heritage.
The funeral Mass will be Wednesday, October 18, at 11 a.m. in St. George's Church, 40 Brattle St., Worcester. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the St. John's Church Food for the Poor Program, 44 Temple St., Worcester 01604.
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan Wade
Arlene Lewis
October 11, 2019
Remembering and missing you Suzy.. Yesterday was a really sad day as another Sister made it up to heaven. We really miss you. Rest in peace Sister.. and I'll see you on the other side of the Mirror - All my love xoxox
Larissa Wynn
October 10, 2019
thinking of you
one day, you'll be reunited with your loves ones
Larissa Wynn
October 10, 2019
thinking of you, sweet Suzi ~ Blessed be
Terry Killoran Finnegan
October 25, 2017
Sandy & John,
Just spoke to my sister Mary last night and heard of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family.
Terry Killoran Finnegan
October 25, 2017
Sandy & John,
Just spoke to my sister Mary last night and heard of Sue's passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lana Garrett
October 20, 2017
Peace be with you sister. Your heart and soul will continue to be with us always. Sleep in peace sweet sister
Larissa Wynn
October 19, 2017
Blessings to you, sweet Suzi ~ you will always be loved and remembered by your many Facebook friends
October 18, 2017
Tom and Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Siobhan and I enjoyed our day of fun at poolside in Phoenix with you and Sue.
My Best
Ray Murphy
Herb O'Connor
October 17, 2017
Tom
Christine and I are so sorry to hear about the death of your wife Sue. Life is not fair and this is surely an example of that. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Christine and Herb
Richmond, Va.
This was Sue's favorite picture of herself. RIP, Suzy.
Susan Whalen
October 17, 2017
Christine Jesensky Bennett
October 17, 2017
Thank you, Sue, for your decades of love, support, and laughter. So generous, so kind, so insightful. To the Wades, I can't imagine your pain. Please accept my love and condolences. May Sue's memory forever be a blessing.
Christine
The barefoot one :)
Gene Capoccia
October 17, 2017
Tom
So sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. It is difficult for me to imagine how difficult this must be for you and your family. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Markley
October 17, 2017
I will miss you so very much my dear sweet friend
October 17, 2017
Dear Tom,
Our sincere condolences on your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sue was a wonderful lady.
Our Best,
Rick and Judy Leco
Barbara Garbarczyk
October 17, 2017
Tom and family, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you ...
Arlene` Lewis
October 17, 2017
Sue- I'm so deeply saddened to hear this morning about your passing. You just left me a message a couple of weeks ago, on how short life is. You are one of the oldest, online friends that I had, and I'm SO beyond blessed to call you friend, and to have shared a wonderful friendship with you for many, many years. Rest in Peace Sis..- Arlene xoxox
Fran Flagg
October 17, 2017
Rest in peace Suzzy, soar the heavens just like the white winged dove my friend
Matthew Donoghue
October 17, 2017
Tom, Colleen, Andrew & Holly,
I am so sorry for your loss. At the risk of sounding selfish, I think of your loss of Sue as the Donoghue family's loss as well. The old adage of "it takes a village to raise a child" is truly encapsulated with Sue's position in our Indian Hill neighborhood. She was always so good to all 4 of us Donoghue kids as if she were are own Mother and didn't blink twice if we ran through your yard and ruined your landscaping. My family recalled fond memories of her at Sunday dinner this past weekend. In talking about those memories, I know you will be blessed with an infinite thought of your beautiful Mom. I will remember, or better yet, ALWAYS THINK of Sue as a wonderful and caring member of our close-knit Indian Hill village and always consider her an integral "neighborhood Mom" who influenced how we all grew up. I'm thinking about you all and will remember Sue forever.
Much love,
Matt Donoghue
Bonnie Ensor
October 17, 2017
May God bless and protect our Suzy! xoxoxoxo
Bonnie Ensor
October 17, 2017
Suzy was a bright light of wonder in the Stevie Nicks fan community & she will be incredibly missed. I had known and loved her dearly as a friend since 2002 & had just spoken with her online this past week on Facebook. Tom & all family members and friends: if I can offer any words of comfort in your mourning, know that Suzy made a positive difference everywhere she went & happily and positively touched more lives than you may ever know. We all loved her dearly in the online groups & while I never had the privilege of meeting Suzy in person, I loved her like a sister. She was the cheerful happy go lucky pixie who made people smile. May God bless and protect her and may she alway watch over all of you & all of us as the sweet loving kind angel she really was. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. xoxoxoxoxo
Carol Jewell
October 16, 2017
Suzy, I am in shock, can't believe you're gone! Typing and crying at the same time. To Suzy's family, I am so sorry for your loss. OMG. Suzy, I miss you so much.
Jeff Haggerty
October 16, 2017
Tom. Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Susan and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Somehow knowing you this tragedy will make you a stronger better person that provides the strength and love to help the Wade family to endure this terrible loss.
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