1941
Susan
2020
Susan Rose Lewis (Canfield)
March 29, 1941 — February 16, 2020
Sue was born in Chicago, to parents, Jane and Ross Canfield, on Saturday, March 29, 1941 fifteen minutes before her sister, Midge.
Mom and Midge attended Saint Edwards School in Lowell, Indiana. They were both voracious readers and Mom loved that they each could check out 10 books at the library, because that meant they could each read 20 before racing back for more.
In 1955, Mom went to Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic high school boarding school in Lisle, Illinois. She graduated with a full academic scholarship to Purdue.
After college, Mom had a cool job traveling for Proctor and Gamble introducing new products to a "test market". Crest toothpaste was one of many that she helped bring to market.
During her travels for P & G, she met Dad, Howard Brinmore Lewis, and they fell in love. They were married on September 2, 1967. Dad worked for Globe Union " Johnson Controls and was transferred to the plant in Vermont. They moved to Polygraphic Lane in North Bennington, Vermont. There, they had a son, Billy, in 1971 and a daughter, Betsy in 1973. Then they moved to their forever home in Bennington and had their daughter, Jen in 1975.
While raising three rowdy children, Mom also helped run the archery shop that she and Dad opened together; H & S Archery (for Howard & Sue).
In 1988, Mom earned her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology at UVM. During her career as an SLP, she helped so many children. She loved being a speech therapist and she was very good at it.
Mom was an amazing cook! In high demand at archery shoot outings, home gatherings and the Baker Street Breakfast Club (which she so enjoyed). Baked beans, potato salad and spaghetti were specialties.
She didn't really like to sew, but she was very good at it. Occasionally, she would receive a small box from Montana filled with mending. Ha Ha!
Mom fell in love with PBR Bull Riding after seeing a rodeo with Billy and Dad in Montana. She would sometimes set her alarm for the wee hours of the morning just so she could watch the rodeos when they came on TV.
She was the best grandma ever! She loved spoiling Rose, Huck, Will and Sierra with her time, love and thoughtful gifts. She will be sorely missed by those kids.
Mom was a wonderful woman. She had a generous spirit and a kind heart. She was wise and always had advice to help things go more smoothly.
We lost Dad unexpectedly on February 29, 2000. She missed him so much during those years. And finally after 20 years, they are reunited.
She is survived by her children, Billy, Betsy and Jen. Her son-in-law, Jeff Kellogg, her siblings, Ed Canfield, and Midge Wofla, and her grandchildren, Rose, Huck, Will and Sierra.
She was predeceased in death by Dad and her brother, Tom Canfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mom's memory may be made to the Vermont Food Bank, through the office of Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
Rest in peace Mom. We love you lots too.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
E. P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home
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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
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