Saturday, April 11 was the day that our Sue left this world to join her husband Michael and her parents Anne and Charles Thompson. Susan Jane Zaliauskas (nee Thompson) was born 67 years ago in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. She came to Canada in her early twenties and soon made Victoria her home. All those who knew her were graced by her presence. At first glance, Sue was a beautiful woman who captured your heart with her soft speech and enchanting accent. Her charm did not end there. Sue was also a strong, brave yet tender soul that devoted her life to caring for her family. As an early childhood educator, she touched the lives of hundreds of families in Victoria. There are no words to express how much Susan will be missed by her daughter Vyda, son Vytas, grandson Kaleb, “adopted” son and daughter Adrian and Claire, her sisters in England, Linda, Claire, Emma as well as their families, her sisters-in-law in Victoria and her many nieces and nephews. The list is endless. This English rose touched the hearts of more people than can be named.
The family requests donations in lieu of flowers may be made toward the purchase a public bench in Honour of Sue and her closest friend Oonagh Talbot. Donations can be made to Dogwood Law Corporation, in trust. Please contact Laima Pakstas at 778-403-1640 or lpakstas@gmail.com. Any funds not used for the purchase of a bench will be donated to the BC Children’s Hospital.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Rhianna Barr-Beaumont
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vytas Very sad news. Susan and Michael were those rare gems of people who leave you feeling immeasurably richer for having known them. My deepest condolences
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Njdewolfe Vyda,Vytas, Kaleb, Claire Adían and family, Mark and I Have lost the best friends possible. Sue was a true friend. The best things when I think of your Mom (Sue) is how much she loved her children and her beautiful grandson Kaleb. Her love of music and dancing. The list goes on forever.
Now it time for Sue to be with Micheal who she missed terribly.
They have left us with such great and happy memories in time we can cherish
We love you all. Mark Norma and our family.
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Judith Maffia I am so sorry and saddened to hear this news, Sue was such a lovely lady, she was my daughters preschool teacher and we adored her
So very sorry for your loss
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time
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Caroline Wickens My heart goes out to you and your family Vyda as you go through this loss of a beautiful soul. I know she will be missed endlessly. From what I know of you Vyda, she must have been exceptional to have raised an amazing daughter like you. Having recently lost our dad in December, I can empathize with you so very much. Keep her close to you always, with memories and little things that remind you of her. She will be kept close in your heart always. Big hugs!
Love and prayers.
Wow…I’m totally shocked.
Sue was my preschool teacher…
Sending love to Vyta and Vytas and Kaleb