Stevenson, Susan Elizabeth (nee Wideman)
In her 70th year, after a courageous 6 month battle with her re-emerged cancer, peacefully took her leave August 26, 2005, surrounded by her wonderful family, at Carpenter Hospice, Burlington.
Beloved wife and soulmate of Donald Stevenson of 46 years, secure in the love of her 3 devoted children - Michael (Lesley), Margaret (David), and Laura and her partner, Cheryl.
Sue will also be greatly missed by her three loving grandchildren - Jonathan Maynard, Samantha Stevenson, and Christopher Harmsworth.
Predeceased by father, Norman Wideman and mother Doris (Chamberlain).
An original member of the Burlington Boys and Girls Band (1947), now the renowned Burlington Teen Tour Band, and a founding member of the Burlington Concert Band (1963.)
Sue's great talent as a musician brought her greatest satisfaction in Â"the pit" for many musicals in Hamilton, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and most recently this spring for Â"Guys and Dolls" at the Meadowvale Theatre in Mississauga.
Also fondly remembered as an original member (with daughter Margaret) of the Mississauga Pops Concert Band.
Special thanks to the caring staff and volunteers at Carpenter Hospice, the medical oncologists and nurses at the Credit Valley Hospital, nurses (homecare) of Halton CCAC, the radiation oncologists and staff of Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre, especially Dr. May Na-Yuan Tsao and Grace Chan. Throughout, the loving care and concern of Dr. Sue Archibald is particularly appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre, or the charity of your choice, is greatly appreciated.
Service for friends and family to be held Monday, August 29, 2005 at SMITH`S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of the QEW) BURLINGTON (905-632-3333) at 6 p.m.