Passed away peacefully at Mount Hope Long Term Care on Sunday, October 1, 2023 of London, at age of 73. Cherished wife of Luke Akins for 51 years. Proud mom of Mark (Joanne), and Matthew (Traci). Adored grandma of Sadie, Heather, Eli, Amber; Andrew, Madyson, Hannah, Hailey, and Annabel. Dear sister of Anna Marie Patterson and sister-in-law of David Akins, Brenda Willcutt, Teresa Pearson, and Janice McCall. Predeceased by her parents Jean (Durand) and Bus Patterson. Sue will be fondly remembered by the many students she touched during her teaching career.
Visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 73334 Bluewater Highway, Zurich (St. Joseph) on Friday, October 6th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, where Sue’s Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM. Cremation with interment St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Joseph.
Donations to MS Canada, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
The family would like to thank the special staff on 5th floor of St. Marys-Mount Hope Long Term Care for their exceptional care and compassion shown to Sue through her 25 years there.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Jo-Ann Sheardown
Anna Marie,
My condolences on the passing of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ken Mungar Jr.
Anna Marie, Luke, Mark, Matthew, and family.
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Suzanne. It was a long hard struggle but the Lord has brought her home now.
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers and give thanks for such a wonder person as we cellebrate Thanksgiving this weekend.
God bless you all.
Jerry & Eleanor Durand
Sending all the family our condolences and love as you mourn Suzanne’s passing. May she rest in peace and may treasured memories be a comfort to you all.
Don & Charlene Oesch
Anna Marie and Suzanne’s family.
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your sister, wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May she rest in peace
Ken and Jo-Ann Ducharme
Anna Marie and family so sorry to hear of the passing of Suzanne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Huiberts
To Suzanne’s family, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I happened to see the notice in the Free Press today. Mrs. Akins was my grade two teacher at St. Robert. She was one of my favourite teachers! And this was approx 50 years ago. I work for the LDCSB and knew she had MS, which made me sad to know she had to manage that for so long. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I hope you know she made a difference. In gratitude, and hope you are comforted by her memory and love.
Dick & Barb Rau
Dear Anna Marie, Luke & Family.
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Sue! Her smile always lit up a room. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pauline Durand
What a beautiful picture of Suzanne. She was that inside and out.
Always looked forward to and enjoyed spending time with her growing up and especially our sleep overs as young cousins.
We were always up to something (her idea).
Lots of jumping on the bed to getting older and dancing on the bed.
And of course sharing a beer!
Love that girl.
Condolences to her equally beautiful sister Anna Marie and of course to Suzanne’s boys and their families. She’s at peace❤️
Susan Rau
So very sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna & Ron McLennan
Anna Marie and family. So sorry to read of the passing of Suzanne. We wish to send our sympathy and prayers to all of you. It is never easy to lose a loved one. In our thoughts Donna & Ron McLennan
Cheryl Durand
Sending my condolences and prayers of support to Luke and family special thoughts for AnnMarie and the families in London and St Joseph area. As this weekend is our time to give thanks and enjoying g family Thanksgiving. Keep those loved ones in your hearts and minds that have passed or are not well. Please be kind think of others. Sending hugs.
Michelle Sereda
Anna Marie, Luke and family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Sue. I remember many, many occasions when we were together as a family. Her smile was as bright as the sun. God bless all of you during this very difficult time, Michelle (Andre and Sharon Durand) and Perry Sereda.
Brian & Lynda Sanders
You have our sympathies Thinking of all of you