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“We can do no great things, only small things with great love”. Mother Teresa
It is with profound sadness that we share the peaceful passing of Suzanne Gibb, at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 70 years of age. Daughter of the late Peter Gibb and Mildred Gibb (nee Mills). Dear sister of Frank, Mary, Rita Watters (Greg), Peter, Kathy Morgan (Geoff), Martin, Elizabeth, David (Renee), and predeceased by her sisters Evelyn and Margaret Millar (Al). Cherished aunt to twenty-one nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews. Also missed by her extended family and friends.
Suzanne was a life-long learner, and was born to teach, leading the way establishing best practices and strategies for schools, school Boards and the Ministry of Education. She wrote and published her own set of curriculum books.
Throughout Suzanne’s almost 30-year teaching career she touched many lives, her classroom was alive with creativity and innovative learning. Suzanne was a voracious reader with often two or three books on the go. She loved a good murder mystery, British television and legal crime series. Suzanne’s hobbies included knitting, gardening, and quilting and journaling.
Suzanne was a generous friend to those around her and along with the many charities she supported she volunteered at the Cobourg Food Bank, The Blue Box and gave to those in need, always.
Suzanne held a special place in her heart and home for her furry friends. She filled her home with pictures of the 21 nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews that were her world. She loved all of them so deeply and took every opportunity to show her pride and love for them.
Sports, especially hockey were always a big part of who Suzanne was, she was Captain of her McMaster University team and affectionately known as “Koho” (her favorite hockey stick). She was fiercely competitive and excelled in all sports but especially basketball, hockey, baseball and being the biggest cheerleader for her family’s accomplishments. Suzanne will be sorely missed.
Suzanne would want to be remembered as a giver and in her honour would ask that we “Pay it Forward”.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation can do so to World Vision, Terry Fox Foundation or SickKids Foundation.
In keeping with her environmental concerns and wishes there will be Aquamation with a Celebration of Life to be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 from 2 to 4 pm. Please use the east parking lot Reception Hall entrance.
Kathy and family sorry to hear your sister passed away.
Rita, Kathy and family, my sincerest condolences on the passing of Suzanne. You will have many wonderful memories to hold in your hearts. May she now rest in peace.
We are so sorry to hear about Suzanne, she was a wonderful person. Sending comfort and peace ~Cobourg dental care
I spent many hours during Covid with Suzanne masked and socially distanced on our condo’s outdoor patio. I’ll treasure our talks especially Suzanne’s daily hockey and niece/nephew updates. Rest in peace, Suzanne
I'm sorry to learn of Suzanne's passing and offer my condolences to her family. She most certainly was proud of her nieces and nephews and spoke of them often. Suzanne will be remembered in my prayers. She most certainly was a kind and giving lady.
I went to school with Peter from grade one onward so I didn't really know Suzanne very well but, having read about her life I think I would have loved her as it turns out we had an awful lot in common. My thoughts are with you Peter and family.
Mary and Family . I was saddened to hear of Suzannes passing. She was a wonderful lady who put such enthusiasm into her teaching. I am sure you have many memories of her that will help ease your sadness. R.I.P. Suzanne
My sincere condolences to the Gibb family. I have many fond memories of Suzanne as a teaching partner, a neighbour and friend. Such a caring and kind person and an incredible teacher! Rest in peace.
Sending sincere condolences to all of Suzanne’s family during this difficult time. Suzanne was an intelligent, strong, independent woman who always put others before herself. She loved all of her family so much and spoke of them often. I am going to miss Suzanne but am glad I have some great memories to keep close to my heart. Rest peacefully my friend
Deepest sympathies to the entire Gibb family. I enjoyed working with Suzanne at St. Theresa School, many years ago. May she Rest in Peace.
My thoughts and prayers for the whole family at this difficult time, she certainly was a gift to a lot of people and will sadly be missed. ♥️
We will so much miss Suzanne at Victoria .. It still hasn’t sunk in … She always said she was the best aunt - and had the best siblings (I cannot imagine how you feel) Godspeed to Suzanne And we will think of her often and miss her tons !! Jayne
So sorry for the loss of Suzanne. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all. Went to school with Peter and knew his sisters quite well. Suzanne was a wonderful person that was always smiling.
Gibb family, Our condolences on the passing of Suzanne. Remembering her from growing up in Whitby along with Peter, Rita, Kathy and their siblings. Warmest regards during this difficult time. John and Kim Muir
Sincere condolences 🕊️🤍 Suzanne accomplished so much and enriched the lives of those she touched. Sending love, care & prayer to all of Suzanne’s family and friends.
So sorry for you loss. Kathy I don’t remember meeting your sister but she must have been a wonderful person.
I'm going to miss her so much, but I'm also so thankful for the time we had together. She taught me what it means to live life with love, laughter, and kindness. ❤️ I am thinking about all of Suzanne’s family right now. To say she adored you all is an understatement. You were her life and she spoke about you all so often. May you have peace knowing how much she absolutely loved you all.
Our deepest condolences to the Gibb family. Suzanne always had the biggest smile whenever I saw her and it matched her big, kind heart. Rest in peace Suzanne.
Momma Morgan and family, Sending all of you a huge hug and deepest condolences. Even though I only Aunt Suzanne a few times, she always treated me like one of the nieces! Rest easy ❤️🌼 -The Anderson's
My deepest condolences on the Loss of your Sister. May the support of family and friends bring you comfort, and the years of special memories be cherished forever.
My, deepest condolences on your loss of Susan. She taught my daughter many years ago... May your many years of memories give you comfort in the days ahead. Bless your soul Susan.