Suzanne was my niece who sadly I didn’t see very often due to the distance between our homes and my lack of confidence driving long distances . Whenever she came home to Congleton we would have a catch up and I found her courage and cheerfulness inspiring . I know she had some dark times but had some wonderful friends who supported her when her family couldn’t be there . I was unable to attend her funeral due to illness which upset me greatly . I have seen the print out of the service and listened to the music and thought the whole thing was beautiful and very emotional .Suzanne was very special and her death is a great loss to the world . I would like to say a big Thank You to everyone who helped in any way and send love to you all .❤️

Dear friends and family of Suzanne, I'm sorry not to be able to come to the funeral tomorrow. I'm sure you will make it a wonderful gathering of memories, stories and songs. It was always a joy to sing with Suzanne in Rising Voices, and even though I'm saddened by her death, it's been lovely to read more about her here. I didn't know she made the signs at otmoor, for example! Now I'll think of her when I go there. Rest well Suzanne xxx

Suzanne and I both attended Marlfields primary school and the local girls' grammar school. I remember her as clever and a brilliant artist but most of all as a kind, gentle soul. She was forever cheerful, chatty and very, very giggly. As we got older, we sometimes used to walk home together to save the bus fare and spend it on sweets instead. Not a great idea Suzanne as those school bags weighed a ton! As adults we lost touch but it seems she never lost her passion to perform. I've uploaded a picture of her, aged 11, all dressed up as a Victorian lady. No need to tell you, she's the prettiest girl in the picture. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends for such a great loss. Taken way too soon. Rest in peace, sweet Suzanne xxx

You were a very special person with a wonderful smile. I like to think of you now singing with the birds on Otmoor RIP

I went to Marlfields School, Congleton with Suzanne. She was a dear friend to me during our time there. Her love of Am Dram no doubt started there, she was always singing and dancing and we were in many School plays together. We both ended up at different secondary schools after our time at Marlfields and my family moved back to the North East in the early 70s and we lost touch. I found Suzanne again on Facebook during lockdown as we discovered we were both in a the same fb group and i spotted her distinctive surname! I learnt about her Cancer diagnosis and struggles with treatment which she documented extremely well. I found an old photo of us together front row in the Marlfields Choir, performing at the Town Hall in Congleton,captured by the local newspaper. I will remember her as i have over the years as my friend, always smiling, gorgeous giggly, talented girl who made me laugh, and sang and danced her way through every school day. I now live in Durham and when i heard she had lost her battle and passed, i lit a candle for her in Durham Cathedral Rest now dear Suze 💔xx

I had the joy and privilege of acting, dancing and singing with Suzanne as part of various shows within Wantage Stage Musical Company in the early 2000s. Suzanne's smile always lit up the room and her sweet, kind, fun personality made spending time with her such a delight. My heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Suzanne's friends and family... xxx

Suzanne was my neighbour for a number of years, but I only grew close to her after I the sudden death of my dad in 2022. She was a rock to me, she supported me and always had time and space for me. She was the most dear friend and I adored her. We took walks together and she taught me about moths, hedgehogs, flowers and all other kinds of wildlife that I love. We’d sit and chat in her beautiful garden, which was her safe space. So many things make me think of her every day and I will miss her forever. She was such a beautiful soul.

I really enjoyed singing with Suzanne in Rising Voices from 2009-2015. She was such a warm, kind person who was full of fun and wasn't afraid to speak her mind (even if we did get told off for whispering during rehearsals!). Suzanne had a beautiful voice and was a key member of the choir family. She was so compassionate with others in times of trial, despite having such huge challenges herself. Suzanne was also a great artist and I was touched to receive a coveted butter dish that she had decorated - surely a collector's item?! It was great to see her treading the boards in the Am Dram world too. Suzanne, you are so loved, you have made a big difference to this world both human and natural, and you are gone far too soon. Rest easy now amongst the reeds and stars. Sending comfort, peace, strength and happy memories to all those who love and miss Suzanne.

The first thing I think of when I think of Suzanne is her beaming smile; I have always been in awe of the way she faced her diagnosis and lived life to the full despite it. I remember her joking about freaking out the postman because she couldn’t be arsed to put on her fake boob to answer the door; I remember her determinedly getting better at baking so she could take her turn on the choir cake rota, and when we were learning Souling songs one year turning up with a batch of Soul cakes. I remember her bringing her chickens to Zoom gigs. She was one of the kindest, most generous people I think I’ve ever met. Her courage and cheerfulness in the face of her illness was something I will never forget and continue to be inspired by. She genuinely will not have realised how much she meant to so many people, and how much she will be missed. Sleep well my lovely friend ❤️

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