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Susan was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on October 20th, 1937 to the late Terrance Patrick Keenan and Susan Elizabeth Doyle. She passed away in Sudbury, ON, on Sunday, April 15, 2018 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Susan grew up in Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1967. She joined the Copper Cliff Curling Club in 1967, where she was an enthusiastic member for more than 40 years and was well known for her bonspiel skits. She also played Bocce ball in the league at the Copper Cliff Italian Club in later years. Susan drove a school bus for many years and dedicated much of her time to raising her children and spoiling her grandchildren. She loved her dogs and cats too. A long-time summer resident at Centennial park where she enjoyed fishing, swimming and windy nights by the fire. All the kids in the park called her “Grandma Sue”. Susan was sister to William (Billy), Patrick Keenan, both predeceased and sister-in-law to Mary (predeceased) and Sheila who was her best friend. She was married to Jim Thomson and then her beloved Bernard (Teedy) Leclair, both predeceased. Susan remained close to Bola Thomson, Jim's second wife. She was a loving mother to Susan, Patricia, Jim (predeceased), Brenda (predeceased) and Janet (Jenny). Susan was a loving Grandma to Alex, Grace, Keenan and Braedan. Mother-in-Law to Ruth and Jodie. She was step-mother to Joanne (predeceased) and Susan (Wayne), grandmother to Stephanie, Brad, Leah, Michael, Jeffery, and Jessica and great-grandmother to their children. Susan was Aunt to Terry (predeceased), Gary and Bradley (spouse Jim). Please join us at the Copper Cliff Curling Club, 39 Veterans Road, Copper Cliff on Sunday April 22, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. – 4: 00 p.m. for a Celebration of Susan’s Life. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Ranger’s Cremation and Burial Services Ltd. Online condolences can be posted at www.RangersSudbury.com

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