Graduated into the presence of her Saviour in her home on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in her 77th year after a five year, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Suzanne was married to the love of her life, Doug Black, for 41 wonderful years before his passing in 2008. She was a beloved mother, “Grammie”, sister, aunt and best friend, who brought such immense joy and love to her family and friends. Her children and their spouses, Bernice (Richard), Scott (Leah) and Jennifer will miss her dearly, as will her grandchildren, Henry, Ashley, Kylah and Lincoln. Suzanne will also be greatly missed by her elder sister Louise and her younger brother Paul and their children as well as many close friends including Karen and Darlene who also assisted as caregivers.
Suzanne was born in Montreal August 25th, 1944 to Roland and Anna Labonte. She trusted the Lord as her Saviour on Jume 15th, 1958. After marrying her beloved Doug on April 23rd, 1966 they moved to Woodstock Ontario. They started their family in Ancaster Ontario and developed many lifelong friendships there before moving to Midhurst in 1974. Suzanne later moved to Barrie after Doug passed in 2008 and continued to established wonderful friendships everywhere along her journey. She was in fellowship and faithful at the Strongville Gospel Hall.
Mom had a heart full of love and compassion, a penchant for living, and she never wanted to miss out on anything. She had a gift for making people feel comfortable and cared for. You could depend on her for anything any time night or day and she was always reaching out and helping others. Mom also had the gift of hospitality, she loved having visitors and her door was always wide open. This included her care for the many children she babysat and loved as her own through the years. Mom relished gardening, decorating, entertaining, often baking and trying new recipes which she shared with friends, family and those in need. Mom delved into researching and was always trying out natural remedies and holistic treatments which balanced out her penchant for French fries and brown sugar fudge. She had a genuine care for everyone she met and as a result people gravitated towards her. Even through her pain and suffering she was more concerned for the well-being of those around her and was such a source of encouragement to us all.
We are grateful to Dr. Yarish for his incredible knowledge of alternative medicine and his compassionate care of mom week after week for so many years. She looked forward to her time at Lakeside Clinic which she regarded as visits rather than appointments and spending time with friends rather than treatments.
Suzanne touched so many with her faith and courage during her life and she was a witness of God’s beautiful mercy right to the end. She had an unwavering faith in God and shared her joy and love of Jesus with everyone. Her dependency on Christ her Saviour gave her strength and peace to complete her journey. While our hearts are broken, we are so thankful that she is free of pain and enjoying the reality of salvation in the presence of her Saviour, Jesus Christ.
All friends are welcome to attend the visitation at the Legacy Funeral Home 55 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie on Sunday November 21st , from 2pm-5pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the Northside Bible Chapel on Monday November 22nd, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Midhurst Union Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to Gospel Trust Canada https://www.gospeltrust.ca
Family deeply regrets that due to COVID funeral attendance is by invitation. The service will be zoomed live at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83951722452?pwd=UTdqano2aXJMUm1PQVV6WnJQdzNpZz09
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