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Susan Schachter Obituary
Susan was born in Seattle, Wash., on Aug. 11, 1924. She was one of eight children born to the late Leon and Dona (Mercado) Oziel. She graduated from Garfield High School in Seattle. She had a love and talent for music, she played piano and sang soprano in many venues. While singing in the USO, she met Morris "Muni" Schachter and they were married on Sept. 15, 1945, they owned and operated the Morris Belt Company, he predeceased her in 2003. Susan, also known as 'Sweet Susie', was well liked by everyone, she had a wonderful disposition and always smiling. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, always thinking of others before herself. Susan was a member of the Congregation of Brothers of Joseph, Synagogue Sisterhood and a lifetime member of Hadassah.
Susan is survived by her children, Leonard Schachter and his wife, Angela of Norwich, Donna Harrington and her husband, Patrick of North Franklin, Estelle Booty and her husband, Jeremy of Norwich and Jonathan Schachter and his wife, Pamela of Norwich; her brother, Jack Oziel; her sister, Frances Sichel; her grandchildren, Michael Harrington and his wife, Teresa, Brian Harrington, Dr. Jordan Booty and his wife, Dr. Lisa Booty, Gregory Booty, and Nathan Schachter; and three great-grandchildren, Andrew, Connor and Shelby Harrington.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at the Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich beginning at 11 a.m., burial will immediately follow at Brothers of Joseph Cemetery in Preston. Shiva will be observed on Friday following the funeral until the start of the Sabbath and resume on Saturday evening until Monday afternoon. Shiva will be held at both 90 Sherwood Lane, Norwich, home of John and Pamela Schachter and 18 Boxwood Lane, Norwich, home of Estelle and Rabbi Jeremy Booty.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Susan's memory may be made to Brothers of Joseph Synagogue; or to the charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Donna Bresnan
September 30, 2008
Our prayers are with you and your Family. We have hope in eternal life.
Lynne Picco
September 30, 2008
Dear John & Pam We pray for God's peace to comfort you His spirit to sustain you amd His Love to fill you. Our deepest sympathy.
Karen Coburn
September 26, 2008
Dear Pam and Family, I was sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that you, your husband, and your family will be in my prayers.
Karen Coburn
Brett Aston
September 26, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I'll always remember when Mike and I would ride are bikes to her home and have lunch and or a snack.
Brett Aston
Lori Taylor
September 26, 2008
Dearest Jonathan, and family,
On behalf of my whole family, I extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. One of the nicest people I knew in my lifetime. I know she will be sadly missed. My parents were very fond of both your mother and father, and I know my father is very saddened by your mom's passing.
Very Fondly,
Lori (Krieger) Taylor
Eugen Trofim
September 26, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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