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Betty Lee posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
It was easy to be with Sue. Her ready smile and warm embrace were genuine and unconditional. Her love of family, friends, animals and nature was evident in her values and convictions. Whether chatting at lunches or enjoying outings at the museum or sculpture parks, Sue was attentive to what others felt or had to say. She listened, offered caring thoughts, and never judged.
I am so fortunate and thankful for having Sue in my life. She was that special spark. I will cherish the fond memories and always remember my forever friend.
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Sue Howland posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
Susie was not just a sister in law, she was a friend. Since we’re both Sue, we referred to her as the original Sue Howland.
I’ve been flooded with so many thoughts, I decided to share a few.
We (and Bob) attended church together for many years, always early so we could have tea & sweets afterward at my house.
She never missed the church’s annual spring tea, even donning a hat once for the occasion.
She was an avid reader and we enjoyed many of the same authors. Lots of fun discussions followed when we finished the same books.
She loved to stop by when we were in the yard to help us feed peanuts to the chipmunks.
She provided answers to my many gardening questions, too.
Our families celebrated holidays & birthdays together for many years.
She loved playing trivial pursuit at these gatherings. I remember when someone read a geographical question - what country is Tegucigalpa in-?
She knew…..and had been there! She spoke fondly of her world travels, especially an unofficial night tour by matchstick inside a pyramid at Giza.
She never betrayed a confidence and always had my back. She will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten.
Ecclesiastes 3:2
1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
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Barbara Mckenna posted a condolence
Monday, October 23, 2023
I am so sorry that I will be unable to be with all of you for The Memorial, and--like all of you--I am devastated to bid farewell to Sue!
Perhaps it's easier for me to write these words rather than speak them because, like Sue, I am a crier.
Tears would well up in our eyes and our voices would crack when we experienced something sad, and we would cry as easily when we saw something beautiful!
That's why--over our many years together--we would hold hands and exchange Kleenex at movies or at those dramas and comedies at The N.J. Shakespeare Theater or when we reveled at beautiful paintings in a museum or gazed at glorious sunsets!
As a teacher--whether she was in the pool or the library--Sue was respected and adored by her students. Her kindness and patience were endless as was her quiet discipline when neded. Her love for reading spilled over onto her sudents. I remember when they came back to my classroom they liked to discuss what they had read and proudly displayed the books they had checked out.
I can never thank Sue enough for the many hours of help and the creative insights that she gave me over the years when I was directing many of the school plays.
Speaking of play, Play Time for the kids was as enjoyable for Sue and me as it was for the students when she and I shared Playtime Duty. We talked about anything and everything and particularly enjoyed discussing each week's episode of one of our favorite shows, The X Files. Seemingly, like the rest of the world in the 1990's, we hypothesized about who, when, where, why, and how The Aliens existed. (Also, like most of the females who watched the show, Sue and I found actor David Duchovny to be very pleasing to the eye!)
Among the innumerable interests that brought Sue and I together was our love and respect for nature and our awe and concern for the environment. During the years that I knew Sue, she and Larry gave loving homes to Ginger, Phoebe, Pugsley, and Indie. They provided window boxes filled with seeds and fruits and nesting boxes for squirrels, birds, chipmunks, and all and sundry. For my birthday as well as for every holiday, Sue could not give me a gift without including a little something for my cat Smudge!
As for the world around us, It goes without saying that it was one of the cornerstones of Sue's
political beliefs--which she expressed in her quiet but determined manner!
It was one of the greatest pleasures of my life and a true honor to be a friend of Sue's. I have said this before and will continue to say it: I believe that Sue was one of the kindest people to ever walk the Earth!!!
"Forever in our hearts and always on our minds;
You are loved beyond words and missed beyond
measure!"
With Deepest Sympathy to all of Sue's Beloved Family,
Barb Mckenna
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Sunday, October 22, 2023
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I first met Sue when I started working at The Wilson School. Sue was very friendly and everyone liked her—teachers, students and parents alike. We were also friends with two other teachers, Barb and Betty. The four of us liked to go out to lunch together and see a movie. Sue fondly remembered watching old movies on television with her mother. We were long-time season ticket holders for the New Jersey Shakespeare Theatre. In the summer we would go to either the Grounds for Sculpture or Storm King Art Center. Every December we would attend a concert at the Cloisters in NYC. Sue and I shared an interest in nature and especially gardening. Sue’s yard was the showpiece of her neighborhood because of her beautiful gardens. She definitely had a green thumb. Being a vegetarian, Sue often said that she “wouldn’t eat anything that had eyes.” Sue loved all dogs and would often stop to pet dogs she met and talk with their owners. When Betty’s son married a woman from Japan, Sue learned how to wish the bride happiness in Japanese, which was typical of Sue’s thoughtfulness. When anyone needed help, Sue was always there to lend a helping hand. Sue was the kindest and most caring person that you could ever know. She always saw the best in other people. I have missed Sue’s presence in my life during these past two years but am grateful to her sister Nancy for keeping us up to date on how Sue was doing. I consider myself blessed that Sue was my friend.
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Saturday, October 21, 2023
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McCann John posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The sweetest soul I’ve ever known , love her bunches. John McCann
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Patricia Agliata posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
We have fond memories of and remember "Mrs. Liebman" from the Wilson School. Always kind and friendly, with her warm smile leading the way.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Patricia and Drew Agliata
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