In memory of

Suzanne Lynda McKeown

June 27, 1951 - February 20, 2022

Suzanne passed away February 26 2022 at the age of 70 in Calgary Alberta. Suzanne was born in Toronto on June 27, 1951 to Ruth and Jack McKeown (both deceased) where she grew up with her four siblings. At a young age Sue got the travel bug, she went on a few school trips to Europe, after graduating Sue worked several jobs and continued to travel abroad, she lived in Vancouver for a year before finally settling in Calgary in 1978 where she worked part time jobs before getting a permanent job with the City of Calgary in 1991 until her retirement in 2010. In 1983 Sue met her partner Jens Laursen and the two of them would travel to Ontario and Denmark to visit with family and friends. Sue loved gardening, cooking and camping. Sue had a long battle with Dementia in her final years. Sue is survived by her partner of 39 years Jens Laursen in Calgary and her brothers and sisters all in Ontario, brother Tom (Marie) Doug (Louise) sister Shelley (Craig) Ann (Brian) along with their respective families. A private service is to be held on April 25 at Meadowvale Cemetery 7732 Mavis Road Brampton. In Lieu of flowers a donation may be made to War Amps, MS Society, Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice

Guestbook

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Mary Newman (Cousin)

Entered April 23, 2022 from Hamilton

I have fond memories from early childhood of fun times with our Toronto cousins. Sue always had a big smile for everyone that would brighten any day. She was a loyal niece to my parents, and they appreciated her letters and visits. We always enjoyed when she came to Ontario and had many a good conversation and meal or walk together. Will miss you!🌻

Doug and Louise Mckeown (Brother)

Entered April 23, 2022 from Baysville, Ontario

I will miss you, big sister Sue.

Love Doug

Dorothy McKeown (Cousin)

Entered April 24, 2022 from 19 Alexander Avenue, Barrie, ON, Canada

Cousin Suzy had such a wonderful Joie de vivre, which is how I will always remember her. On her trips to Ontario, no matter how short, she would visit all her relatives including us McKeown cousins, as many as she could pack into a trip!! I picture her, chatting with both our sets of parents, enjoying a game of cards in heaven. Rest in peace, Cuz.

Elley Newman

Entered April 25, 2022 from Hamilton

I enjoyed many visits with Sue when she came to Ontario. Sue and Jens would come visit my Mom (Sue's cousin) and we would enjoy a family meal and visit together. Sue was very enthusiastic about visiting local farms for produce and enjoying ice cream from local dairies, which resulted in some fun day trips to an apple orchard and other spots around Hamilton. Sue had a positive outlook and loved exploring rural areas and small towns on her travels. I'm glad to have had the chance to get to know her and I enjoy fond memories of her visits. My sympathies to Jens, she had a great life with you and you two were a great team.

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