CORDELL: Peacefully and surrounded by family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Susan Jane Cordell (nee Patterson), of Grand Bend, age 70. Forever beloved wife, best friend, and soulmate of Ross Allen Cordell. Dearest mother of Lisa and Michael Goulet, Jeff and Danielle Cordell, and Craig and Emilie Cordell, all of London. Adoring grandmother to Luke, Rachelle, Marnie, Charlie, Henry, and Clara. Admired sister and sister-in-law to Rick and Liz Patterson of London, Anne and Jeff Goarley of Chatham, and Rob and Nancy Cordell, of London. Aunt Susan will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Cherished daughter of the late Donald and Winnifred Patterson.
Susan lovingly raised her three children and enjoyed cruising, cooking, reading, bicycling, sewing, and dancing. She was a proud alumni of Brescia University College and spent many years working for the Canadian Bible Society and Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre. She was a loyal member of her book club and gourmet dinner club, along with the Grand Bend Horticultural Society, Huron Shores United Church Prayer Shawl Ministry, and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
Cremation has taken place according to Susan’s wishes. Visitation will be held at T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with the funeral taking place at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Zurich, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Masks for both the Visitation and Funeral Service are encouraged. Susan loved beautiful clothing and jewellery. We ask that you wear your favourite colour or outfit in celebration of how she lived her life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations (payable directly) would be appreciated by the family to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Zurich, or the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Exeter.
For those unable to attend the service it was recorded, to view the service please click the link https://youtu.be/kWusyH6tXWo
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Theresa Matthews
Dear Ross and family ,
I am so deeply sadden to hear of the passing of your beloved wife and mother, Susan. I have fond memories of Ross talking so highly of his wife during our Cabot/ Aero days.
May your cherish all those beautiful memories. My deepest condolences to you Ross and your family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Theresa Matthews
Marg Moriyama
Anne, my prayers are with you and your sister, Susan’s family. What an amazing legacy she has left as she lived life to the full- in love, joy, service. I am almost certain that I met her at the Canadian Bible Society Bookstore in London even before I met you. She was always so helpful as I often had unusual requests for help.
May God give comfort to her husband, children, grandchildren and all of you. Prayerfully, P. Marg Moriyama
Deborah Smith
Dear Ross and family
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Susan. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Deborah Smith
(Daughter of Rose Smith
Lynn Ferwerda
So sorry for your loss Ross and family, and Ann and Geof Goarley. I will miss Susan. We danced by each other. My deepest sympathy.
Lynn Ferwerda
Dave & Pauline Hutchison
Ross and family,
Susan was a ray of sunshine to so many people,especially the members of Trinity Lutheran where she was a vital,active member .May she be welcomed in her heavenly home
Robin Tanner
Our deepest condolences to Ross and family. Susan was absolutely lovely and loved by all who met her, she leaves a beautiful legacy behind. The stars will sparkle even more, with Susan now in heaven.
Our thoughts and prayers remain strong, even though we are not able to be together during this difficult time.
You are in our hearts.
Robin and Gord Tanner
Steven Wild
Craig & family
Sending my condolences with sincere sympathies remembering your mother. May she rest in peace.
I remember her always with a smile and her laugh.
Steven Wild
Ann Wild
Ross & Family
My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. Susan was a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.
The news of Susan’s death came as a shock to me. May God give her] soul eternal peace and a safe resting place in the biggest heaven.
Ann Wild l& Family
Mark Heimrich
Ross & Family;
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dearest Susan. What a “beautiful human being” in so many ways. We were all so blessed to have known her. Always smiling and always seeing the best in every person and every situation. We will especially miss her in our Church Family at St. Peter’s Lutheran. Cherish your many wonderful memories as you reflect on her life so well lived. We are with you all at this time.
Hugs,
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer.
Lesley Tchorek
Dear Ross & Family,
It was with profound sadness, that we learned the news of Susan’s unexpected passing. We fondly remember the impromptu dockside bicycle visits, & her always, joyful smile. And also bthe kindness she showed our mother during her years at Greenhaven. May your memories always keep her close in your hearts.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Frank & Lesley Tchorek
Nancy/Rob Cordell
Dear Ross and Family:
Deepest sadness on the passing of our sister in law. Susan was always fun to be around, lots of laughter and her caring personality were many of the ‘gifts’ she shared with us and others. Thankfully we have many great memories of our family gatherings over the years. Susan was an awesome cook and many of our ‘favourite recipes’ are the ones Susan brought to our gatherings and we continue to make.
Susan you will remain forever in our hearts and you will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace…until we meet again.
Love Nancy, Rob and family
Mary Ducharme
Dear Ross and family: We are so sorry to hear about Susan. Our thoughts are with you all.
Gerard and Mary Ducharme (Greenhaven Trailer Park).
Brad and Alexis Smith
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Susan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones.
Susan Currie
I had the pleasure of attending high school with Susan, and of being in touch
on occasion over the intervening 50 plus years. A beautiful soul, inside and out.
Condolences to her family and friends.
Karen Reid
Ross, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for you and your family at this difficult time. Susan and I go back to grade 7 at Wortley Road Public School. We were in the graduating class of 1971 at South Secondary School together as well. She was lovely, kind, gentle, sweet and fun. A beautiful person inside and out.
Karen Reid
Mick and Pauline Flick
Susan was a dear and trusted friend. Her common sense and fun-loving approach to life were an inspiration. She will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Mick and Pauline
Darrell Wells
Dear Ross and Family,
I am so very saddened to learn of Sue’s passing. My humblest regards, with warmest thoughts and kindest wishes to all.
I attended Grade 8 at Wortley Road Public with Sue, and we journeyed through our South Collegiate eras at the same time.
Years later we reconnected by happenstance, and I had the good fortune to meet “her Ross”.
More recently, through Sue’s long-term friend, Leslie, I viewed a photo of Ross and Sue’s now grown and extended family.
Sue was so very deserving of her good and true life, such that her legacy WILL continue via her lovely and loving family.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Sharon Soldan
On behalf of the Grand Bend Prayer Shawl group, I would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Susan’s family. Susan was a valuable member of our group and we always enjoyed her smiles and visits at our meetings. Susan created many beautiful shawls which brought much comfort to others. She will be missed.
Carol MacDonald
Ross and family thinking of you all at this sad time. We have many wonderful memories of your time at Green Haven Trailer Park so many years ago. We will miss running into you two on the street or the LCBO and seeing Susan’s smiling face. Condolences. Xo
Matt & Carol McDonald
Brian Rice
Sue and I grew up on Cathcart St. We were a band of only 4 who went from K to 13 together. Fond memories of her smile and great school work. Had our first “mixed” party together listening to Beatles music. In adult life I saw Sue at the Bible society, embroidery at Masonville Mall,, and South reunions. Now we share a Lutheran connection as well. A real gentlewoman
Ginny ONeill
I met Susan through her sister Anne. What a treasure! So much positivity and kindness, she was infectious. Sending our sincerest condolences to you Ross, Anne, and Rick, and your entire families. Hoping you will find some comfort in all of the thoughts and prayers expressed to you during this sad time. Keep them close to your heart.
Susan Moore
My heart breaks for you all! Susan lit up a room with her infectious smile and I enjoyed our conversations whenever we met…through the GBCHC, Volunteering at GB Rotary Club’s Autumn Indulgence and our related love of quilting! She will be missed!
Steve and Melodie Northey
Ross and Family, Please accept our deepest condolences. Susan will be greatly missed by so many for her contributions to her community. May the wonderful memories of Susan throughout her lifetime bring you comfort to help you through this sad time. Melodie & Steve
Gord Hutchinson
Ross and family thinking of you with sincere sympathy. The prayer shawl you gave Isabelle comforted her.
Dean and Denise Marshall
I met Susan in 1990 when our babies first started school together. Over all the years since, our friendship with her and with Ross grew and blossomed and deepened. Among the thousands of pictures of Susan in my head some favourites include her laughing at Gourmet dinners, sharing her opinion on our latest book at book club, greeting my daughter and son in law at their wedding and dancing with her beloved sons at their weddings. Farewell Brown Eyed Girl- we loved you and miss you with aching hearts already.
Nancy Manners
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I learned so much from Ross and Susan, both at Trinity and through babysitting your wonderful children. Sue was a delightful person, always smiling and laughing; I don’t remember her as anything but always joyful.
Lois and Doug Thiel
Sincere sympathy to Ross and all the family in the loss of a very much loved wife,mother and grandmother.May God watch over you and keep you in His care. We will miss her wonderful smile and her caring attention she displayed to everyone who were fortunate to have known such a wonderful person. Another angel to join the chorus in Heaven.
Sincerely Lois and Doug Thiel.