Susan Dawn “Suzy” Vanderhoning
1976-2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Susan
“Suzy” Dawn Vanderhoning’s passing. Susan
was born October 7, 1976 in Kentville, Nova Scotia to Andy and Ann
(Swinamer) Vanderhoning. Susan passed away in Hamilton, Ontario on
December 21, 2021. She attended Kings County Christian School and
Central Kings Rural High School, Nova
Scotia.
Susan was a mother first, and a friend to many.
Her kids were her world, she travelled often to see her children in
Alberta, especially for the birth of her granddaughter, Alanna, where
she stayed a whole month. Once Alanna was born, she made it a daily
occurrence to call and say hello, we already miss that so
much.
Susan may have had two biological children, but
she picked up many more throughout her life. Many times, you could
find her babysitting for a friend that was more like family. Susan
spent many evenings taking her kids to ringette, and other sports
events, or going for drives with Tyler in his latest ride. She loved
loud music, and everyone knew her by her blue Honda
Civic.
Susan loved to help people in need. When she
moved to Hamilton, she joined a church and spent many evenings out on
the streets feeding the homeless. That was who she was, caring,
compassionate, with a big heart.
Susan is survived by her son, Tyler
Vanderhoning (Sara), Didsbury, AB; her daughter, Shelby Rodriguez
(Michael), and her granddaughter Alanna whom was the light of her
life; her Mom, Ann and stepfather, Shane Tracey, Murphy Lake, NS; and
stepmother, Audrey Vanderhoning, Upper Dyke, NS; brothers, Rodney
Vanderhoning (Adrienne), Fort St. John, BC; and Jason Vanderhoning
(Tanya), Coldbrook, NS; stepbrother, Jody Tracey (Angie), Grand
Prairie, AB; stepsisters, Taunya Tracey (Jason), Berwick, NS; Courtney
Gillis (Jamie), Kentville, NS; Stacey VanBlarcom (Aaron), Kentville,
NS; and Brittany MacKinnon (Nick), Moncton, NB; special aunt, Agnes
Hazelwood (David), Aylesford, NS; and uncle, Doug Swinamer (Liz),
Winnipeg, MB; as well as many nieces and nephews who were all loved
and adored.
Susan is predeceased by her Dad, Andy
Vanderhoning; paternal grandparents, Hank and May Vanderhoning;
maternal grandparents Reginald and Effie Swinamer; as well as her
namesake, her Aunt Susan Swinamer.
Susan had many mental health struggles, as her
close family and friends knew, and anyone wishing to make a donation
in her honour can do so by way of Open Arms where she spent time
listening and encouraging others, or a charity of your
choice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Susan Dawn Suzy Vanderhoning 19762021..
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia