Obituary of Suzanne Cloutier

Suzanne Smith Cloutier, 97, passed away in her sleep at the Baptist Home on Sunday, July 26. Sue, formerly of Brockport, NY, was born in 1923 to Mary Barker Smith and Charles G. Smith of Spencerport, NY.  She is predeceased by her sisters, Charlotte Ladwig and Sally MacGowan. They were proud descendants of Austin and Polly Elwood Spencer, early pioneers of Spencerport. 

In 1942 Sue married Edward F. Cloutier and lived a military life while raising 5 children. Following their divorce in 1963, she relocated to Brockport. There, she worked for many years at the college in Academic Advisement and Nursing Departments. She also served as president of the Civil Service Education Association. 

Sue's interests and talents were numerous and varied. She loved genealogy, sports (go SU!), gardening, storytelling, hunting for antiques and hosting the BEST garage sales ever. 

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Karen) Cloutier, daughter, Joanne (Bud) Stevens, son, Dr. Charles (Emily) Cloutier, daughter, Mary (Cyndi) Cloutier and son, William (Teresa) Cloutier, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, other relatives as well as good friends, Barbara Vang and Tracey Unterborn.

A private family and friends celebration will be held at a later date.