June 16, 1959 – February 27, 2017
Susan Merle Smillie (born Susan Brown) was born on June 16, 1959 and passed away on February 27, 2017 after an amazingly courageous battle against cancer. She grew up in Sussex, New Brunswick – a middle child of six siblings, raised by loving parents Vivian and Russell Brown. In her youth she was known for her infectious smile and long beautiful locks of hair. She always spoke fondly of her childhood in Sussex. She was lucky enough later on in life to share her hometown and her loved ones who live there with her immediate family. They were always made to feel at home. Sussex was a formative part of the wonderful person she was and her warmth as an individual came largely from her upbringing within the small town she called home in her youth.
In her mid-20’s she moved from her roots to take shot at a life in Calgary. It was here in Calgary that she met her forever love – Grant Smillie. Fate and mutual friends brought them together in the middle of an enormous country and they were blessed with 32 years of love together. They raised two wonderful children together – Katie and Bronson, who will always admire their moms inner-strength as well as her understanding and nurturing nature as a mother – who believed strongly in tolerance over judgement.
Susan made a career for herself as an insurance broker, she had many long-term friends that she met and cherished as a result of her time in the industry. She had a knack for sports and excelled at those involving hand-eye coordination: bowling, horseshoes, baseball and curling to name a few. She took daily power walks – hand-in-hand with her love Grant – at Carburn Park. She was most at home when in the company of family and friends at her families place at Carefree Resort on Glennifer Lake – a place she felt truly stress free, able to enjoy life to the fullest. She will be forever missed by all of the beautiful relationships she forged within that close-knit community.
She was a magnetic human – extending unconditional love to all those she held close. As an individual, Susan was fierce, beautiful and unbelievably strong-willed. Her sparkling blue eyes were enough to light up the room and her quick wit and silly sense of humour kept those around her laughing and smiling. She relished in the beauty of the life she was given and never passed on a chance to declare her love. We are all so blessed for this.
A celebration of Susan’s life will be held on March 11th, 2017 at 1:00 pm at RockPointe Church – Bowridge (12 Bowridge Drive NW, Calgary, AB). A celebration is also being planned for Susan’s friends and family in New Brunswick at a later date. All flowers can be taken or delivered to the above location.
A Memorial Bench is being planned as a permanent tribute for Susan. Those who wish to contribute may contact the family for details. Flowers are welcome and appreciated by the family “As they bring joy to our home”.
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Susan Merle Smillie (born Susan Brown) was born on June 16, 1959 and passed away on February 27, 2017 after an amazingly courageous battle against cancer. She grew up in Sussex, New Brunswick – a middle child of six siblings, raised by loving parents Vivian and Russell Brown. In her youth she was known for her infectious smile and long beautiful locks of hair. She always spoke fondly of her childhood in Sussex. She was lucky enough later on in life to share her hometown and her loved ones who live there with her immediate family. They were always made to feel at home. Sussex was a formative part of the wonderful person she was and her warmth as an individual came largely from her upbringing within the small town she called home in her youth.
In her mid-20’s she moved from her roots to take shot at a life in Calgary. It was here in Calgary that she met her forever love – Grant Smillie. Fate and mutual friends brought them together in the middle of an enormous country and they were blessed with 32 years of love together. They raised two wonderful children together – Katie and Bronson, who will always admire their moms inner-strength as well as her understanding and nurturing nature as a mother – who believed strongly in tolerance over judgement.
Susan made a career for herself as an insurance broker, she had many long-term friends that she met and cherished as a result of her time in the industry. She had a knack for sports and excelled at those involving hand-eye coordination: bowling, horseshoes, baseball and curling to name a few. She took daily power walks – hand-in-hand with her love Grant – at Carburn Park. She was most at home when in the company of family and friends at her families place at Carefree Resort on Glennifer Lake – a place she felt truly stress free, able to enjoy life to the fullest. She will be forever missed by all of the beautiful relationships she forged within that close-knit community.
She was a magnetic human – extending unconditional love to all those she held close. As an individual, Susan was fierce, beautiful and unbelievably strong-willed. Her sparkling blue eyes were enough to light up the room and her quick wit and silly sense of humour kept those around her laughing and smiling. She relished in the beauty of the life she was given and never passed on a chance to declare her love. We are all so blessed for this.
A celebration of Susan’s life will be held on March 11th, 2017 at 1:00 pm at RockPointe Church – Bowridge (12 Bowridge Drive NW, Calgary, AB). A celebration is also being planned for Susan’s friends and family in New Brunswick at a later date. All flowers can be taken or delivered to the above location.
A Memorial Bench is being planned as a permanent tribute for Susan. Those who wish to contribute may contact the family for details. Flowers are welcome and appreciated by the family “As they bring joy to our home”.
*** Please note – to leave a comment below, you must also check the box ‘I am not a robot’. This is a security feature and your post will not publish immediately if not checked. Thank you. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Susan Merle Smillie, please visit our flower store.
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