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A bright and caring light has gone out of our family and community. Susan Elizabeth (Brown) Zaryski of Harriston passed away after a sudden illness on Sunday October 27, 2024 in her 78th year.
Beloved wife of Jim Zaryski for 55 years, and caring mother of Tanya, Karl (Caroline), Toban (Taylor), loving grandmother of Joshua, Natasha, Meredith and Sawyer, younger sister of Gerry Brown (Suzanne) of Burlington and sister-in-law of Ruth Zaryski Jackson, Linda Zarytski and Gerry (Justen) Zaryski.
Susan will be remembered by her niece Larissa and nephews Eric and Timothy Jackson, Michael and Anthony Smith, Andrew, Michael, Mathew, and Nicholas Brown.
Susan was predeceased by her parents William ‘Hal’ and Milly (Hoskin) Brown.
Susan was born on April 16, 1947 in Toronto and grew up in Lawrence Park. She graduated from the University of Toronto (Sociology) and Toronto Teachers College. Jim and Susan met at a dance at Victoria College and were married in 1969. They moved to Harriston in 1972 when they bought the farm on the 12th Line. She taught primary school in Mount Forest and was the first teacher at the Harriston Co-op Nursery School. Susan worked until her retirement and helped to shape many young lives with her gentle kind manner. She was an avid gardener, genealogist and church member. She loved her family and her home, always welcoming visitors for meals, get-togethers and reunions.
Visitation will be held at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The funeral will be held at Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church, Harriston, on Tuesday November 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Internment at Harriston Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church or Canadian Food Grains Bank or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.hardyleefuneralhome.com
Sunday October 27th 2024
Death notice for the town of: Harriston, Province: Ontario
death notice Susan Zaryski Sunday October 27th 2024
obituaries notice Susan Zaryski Sunday October 27th 2024
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Susan Zaryski Sunday October 27th 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
