Suzanne Elodie Vaassen (nee Renshaw)

VAASSEN, Suzanne Elodie (Sue) (nee Renshaw). Born January 06, 1936. Passed away on March 08, 2023.

A summer guest

brings plums

each in Gladwrap

by Suzanne Vaassen

Sue quietly slipped away after lunch on Wednesday (March 8th 2023). She passed peacefully and is in a far better place now than she was.

Sue was a Journalist, Writer, Photographer, Poet.

Daughter to Charles Stanley and Raye Renshaw (and sister to Judith) of St Heliers - where Sue grew up.

Wife and partner to Rob, Mum to 3 boys; David, John and Roger, and their wives Janet, Petra, and Tracey.

Oma to Katie, Olivia, Madeleine, Natalie, Emily, Kimberley, Renae, Allie, Madison and Callaghan, and Great Oma to Audrey.

We love you Mum/Oma, and will miss you dearly.

An eccentric lady

pickles sweet figs

and three line Haiku

Rest in peace SuzyQ.

A permanent memorial site with photos, stories, poetry, and other artefacts is available at https://sue-vaassen.obituary.nz

Sue was cremated in a private family ceremony on 13th March.

A memorial service will be held 30th March 2023 at 2:30pm at Cornwall Park. RSVP to davidv@hey.com.