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Suzan "Sue" Rosalind Nelson Cavell

1943 - 2024

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When : Friday 11 October 2024 11:00

Where : Église St-Paul, 24 ch. St-Paul, Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0

Suzan « Sue » Rosalind Nelson Cavell, épouse, mère et grand-mère bien-aimée, est décédée paisiblement le 4 octobre 2024, à Knowlton, QC, à l’âge de 81 ans. Née le 30 août 1943, à Montréal, Sue a vécu une vie bien remplie marquée par l’amour, la famille et l’aventure.

Sue a été mariée pendant 58 ans à son mari dévoué, Charles Cavell. Ensemble, ils ont construit une belle vie remplie de souvenirs précieux et d’expériences partagées. Leur amour était la pierre angulaire de leur famille, élevant trois merveilleux fils : Tyler, Ryan (Marie-Pierre) et Drew (Cassandra). L’héritage de Sue se poursuit à travers ses deux beaux petits-fils qu’elle adorait, Dylan et Thomas.

La native de Montréal, Sue avait un profond sens de la communauté et un dévouement indéfectible aux causes grandes et petites. Elle a consacré une grande partie de son temps à des œuvres organisant des événements caritatifs tels que le Toy Tea et le prestigieux Bal de la Jonquille de Montréal pour la Société Canadienne du Cancer ainsi que des événements pour le Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal. Ses efforts ont touché d'innombrables vies, reflétant son bon cœur et sa passion pour aider les autres.

Au-delà de son travail caritatif, Sue et Charles étaient de grands voyageurs du monde, découvrant les merveilles de la vie côte à côte. On se souviendra toujours de Sue pour son goût indéfectible en matière de mode et de design, se comportant toujours avec élégance et grâce. Sue avait également un amour affectueux pour les chiens et au cours de ses dernières années, Bijoux est devenu son fidèle compagnon.

Elle fut prédécédée par ses parents Lyeeds et Lillian Nelson. Elle laisse derrière elle une famille aimante et un héritage de compassion, d'amour et de force qui restera à jamais dans le cœur de ceux qui l'ont connue.

Les funérailles auront lieu le vendredi 11 octobre 2024, à 11h en l’église anglicane St Paul de Knowlton. Au lieu de fleurs, la famille demande que des dons soient faits en mémoire de Sue à la Fédération québécoise des sociétés Alzheimer, afin de favoriser la recherche sur les causes, les traitements et la guérison de la maladie d'Alzheimer. Arrangement funéraire confié à la
Salon funéraire Désourdy
318 ch. Knowlton,
Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0
T: 450-243-5568 www.desourdy.ca

Suzan “Sue” Rosalind Nelson Cavell

1943-2024

Suzan “Sue” Rosalind Nelson Cavell, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, in Knowlton, Quebec, at the age of 81. Born on August 30, 1943, in Montreal, Quebec, Sue lived a full life marked by love, family, and adventure.

Sue was married for 58 years to her devoted husband, Charles Cavell. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with cherished memories and shared experiences. Their love was the cornerstone of their family, raising three wonderful sons: Tyler, Ryan (married to Marie-Pierre), and Drew (married to Cassandra). Sue’s legacy continues through her two handsome grandsons whom she adored, Dylan and Thomas.

A Montreal native, Sue had a deep sense of community and an unwavering dedication to causes big and small. She devoted much of her time to charity work, organizing charitable events such as the Toy Tea, and Montreal’s prestigious Daffodil Ball for the Canadian Cancer Society as well as events for the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Her efforts touched countless lives, reflecting her kind heart and passion for helping others.

Beyond her charitable work, Sue and Charles were avid world travelers, experiencing life’s wonders side by side. Sue will always be remembered for impeccable taste in fashion and design, always carrying herself with elegance and grace. Sue also had a fond love of dogs and in her last years, Bijoux became her loyal companion.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Lyeeds and Lillian Nelson. She leaves behind a loving family and a legacy of compassion, love, and strength that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

A funeral service will be held Friday, October 11, 2024, 11:00am at the St Paul's-Anglican Church Knowlton. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Sue’s memory to the Quebec Federation of Alzheimer Society, to promote research for the causes, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s. Arrangements entrusted to the
Désourdy Funeral Home
318 ch. Knowlton,
Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0
T: 450-243-5568 www.desourdy.ca

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Dear Charlie and the boys: Della Ann and I were so sorry to hear of Sue's passing. WE loved her and have so many fond memories of our times together as families. We are not able to travel these days the way we used to but be assured that our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Peter and Della Ann Hill..

Dearest Mr. Cavell, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Sue. I was privileged to have gotten to know her on a personal level during my years of working for you. Mrs C, as I fondly called her, was such a kind, caring and intelligent woman. Her love for you, her sons and her grandchildren were often topics of our conversations. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the beautiful memory of Sue live on in you forever ♥️

Karen

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