. It is with great sadness that we announce Susan has passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday July 24th, 2018 at the age of 66, after a courageous battle with cancer in Sudbury.
Dearly loved wife of Raymond Shulman. Beloved daughter of Elsie Martin (nee Mortimer) and Douglas Martin predeceased. Loving sister of Joyce Dove (nee Martin, husband Robert). Cherished mother of Charlotte Casqueira (nee Fisher, husband Paul), Richard Fisher (wife Denise), Cory Fisher (wife Kristen) and Suzanne Fisher (fiancé Andre). Step mother to Jason Shulman. She will be sadly missed by nine grandchildren Adam, Deanna, Vanessa, Xavier, Leia, Julian, Greycin, Gwendolyn and Lachlan, as well as nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours and co-workers. She will be missed by her aunt, Nancy Montgomery (nee Mortimer).
Susan had various hobbies and interests including her cottage on the French River, gardening, quilting, painting, bridge, tai chi, tennis, judging and coaching synchronized swimming. She always loved trying out new activities and meeting new friends.
A very special thanks to Dr. Ravi Singh and staff at the Symptom Management Clinic, staff at the Northern Cancer Foundation, the staff at the palliative care unit at Health Sciences North, and her family doctor, Dr. Theresa Mirka, for their continued support in Susan’s care.
Those who knew Susan will remember her for her loving caring nature, she was very resourceful, organized, intelligent, selfless, brave and talented. Her strength and positive attitude towards life are infectious to those around her.
Friends may pay respects at Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch St., Sudbury, Thursday, July 26th, 2018 from 6-8pm and after 10:30am Friday.
A Celebration of Life service for Susan will in the R. J. Barnard Chapel on Friday, July 27th, 2018 at 11:30am with a reception to follow.
At Susan’s request, in lieu of flower donations can be made to the Sudbury Parkinson’s support group. Please go to www.parkinson.ca; click on the “donate” button; follow the directions for the type of gift you want to make. (in memory, they will ask for an address of where to send a card); a receipt will be emailed immediately; REPLY TO THAT EMAIL, asking that your donation be sent to the Sudbury support group; an acknowledgement will be sent back.