In memory of
Susan Bliley
October 4, 1942 - August 26, 2023
She laughed, she loved, she lived and now she has left. Our Unique, Independent, Creative Mother has started upon a new adventure that we hope brings her much peace and happiness. Susan Barbara Kaye Bliley departed on August 26th, 2023. She valiantly fought cancer, advocated for herself with gumption, and beat the odds until her illness consumed her. Her children Bethany, Tiffany and Patrick (Claire) were with her in her final weeks and were often joined by her wonderful grandchildren, Adalyn Torres-Bliley, Logan Bliley-Beames and Alexander and Callum Bliley. Susan was laid to rest under a gorgeous old tree lit by vibrant sun
at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto on August 31st 2023 in the presence of her family. She danced in life, she danced at the hospital and we hope she is dancing now.
An empowering advocate for her clients, Susan helped so many in her career, as a nurse, a therapist and a volunteer. Her connections were wide from her beloved childhood home in New Jersey USA, her home away from home in Aruba and her home in Toronto. Seen cycling in all of these spots, Susan would explore and find treasure, learn about others and enjoy nature. She loved to be by the water whether a babbling brook, a roaring ocean or a calm lake. We would be remiss if we did not note that the world will be a blander place without her awesome cooking and beautiful bread!
Susan was predeceased by her father Philip Kaye; mother Rosalind Kaye; sister Heidi Lowell; brother Kenneth Kaye; and her beloved daughter Eliza Jane who died at birth (1973).
We have enjoyed hearing about all the wonderful connections in Susan’s life and encourage
you to share a story here that will honour her memory.
If you wish to make a donation In Memoriam please consider the Canadian Mental Health
Association or Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto on August 31st 2023 in the presence of her family. She danced in life, she danced at the hospital and we hope she is dancing now.
An empowering advocate for her clients, Susan helped so many in her career, as a nurse, a therapist and a volunteer. Her connections were wide from her beloved childhood home in New Jersey USA, her home away from home in Aruba and her home in Toronto. Seen cycling in all of these spots, Susan would explore and find treasure, learn about others and enjoy nature. She loved to be by the water whether a babbling brook, a roaring ocean or a calm lake. We would be remiss if we did not note that the world will be a blander place without her awesome cooking and beautiful bread!
Susan was predeceased by her father Philip Kaye; mother Rosalind Kaye; sister Heidi Lowell; brother Kenneth Kaye; and her beloved daughter Eliza Jane who died at birth (1973).
We have enjoyed hearing about all the wonderful connections in Susan’s life and encourage
you to share a story here that will honour her memory.
If you wish to make a donation In Memoriam please consider the Canadian Mental Health
Association or Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.