Celebrating the life of
Suzanne Marie Reid
March 29, 1929 - December 28, 2016
Suzanne Marie Reid, 87, died following a short illness on December 28, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 29, 1929, she lived in that area most of her life before moving to the Landings on Skidaway Island, Georgia in 1994. She spent the summer months in her beloved Chautauqua, New York for more than 50 years.
A life-long learner, at age 62 she graduated from Ursuline College Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Literature and studied at Harvard and Cambridge Universities. She was passionate about the written word loving both the classics and contemporary and was active in book clubs and education.
In addition to raising a family and holding non-profit volunteer positions in the Cleveland, Savannah and Chautauqua areas, she was a journalist contributing to various publications including employed on the staff of the Chagrin Valley Times.
She was an avid golfer, tennis player, skier and fitness enthusiast and made many close friends through those activities.
She is survived by her husband of 65 remarkable years, Thurston Kevil Reid; her children, Sherry Reid [Steve West], Hollister Reid Orza [Quentin “Skip”] and Christopher Thurston Reid [Mary Anne]; her sister Geraldine Mazza; 5 grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and countless dear friends.
She will be remembered by all for her extraordinary quick wit and sense of humor. She found it in most every situation, even at her own expense. She was an exceptional person and possessed the charm and magnetism that drew people of all ages to her and brought happiness to those she knew.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. on the same day.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests tributes be made in her memory to The Chautauqua Foundation, P. O. Box 28, Chautauqua, NY 14722.
Holly and Skip, we are so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking of you during this most difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Joanne and Joe
- The Pescatore Family, ,
Suzanne was a true "shining light" of Chautauqua, with her many talents, intellect, curiosity, and terrific sense of style and humor - whether at the tennis courts or entertaining at their wonderful cottage. I am so grateful to have known her and especially thankful for the delightful lunch we had together just last summer. Suzanne was in top form, as always. We'll be thinking of you all today and in the times ahead. Please accept our deep sympathy.
- Kathy and Tom Clingan, Chatham, NJ
There are no words to express my heart hurt for you all. Suzanne touched so many people. I shall miss her quick wit and wonderful laugh. She was a very special lady and I am so grateful to have known her. God's blessings on all of you.
- Vickie Fisher, Mayville, NY
I believe it was 1969 when I first met the Reid family & Suzanne and yes, she insisted I call her Suzanne. She was the coolest mom I’d ever met; I enjoyed spending time with her. Our paths crossed over the years during my visits to Chautauqua, I feel we were mutually happy to see each other. My thoughts are with you all.
- Sally McCauley, DeBary, FL
My sincere condolences to Suzanne's family. She was a part of my growing up in Chautauqua and was always the voice of reason. It is my good fortune to have known her. May she rest in peace.
- Bobbie Milligan, Pittsburgh, PA
My deepest sympathies, to all such a lovely lady, I'm going to miss you.
- Steinbach, Mayville, NY
Suzanne was such a beautiful light in this world and now in the next! She reached out to me several times after the passing of my mother and stepfather with great kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with her family now. She will be truly missed at Chautauqua
- Renee Evans (McKibbin), Shaker Heights , Ohio
I am so so sad. Suzanne was always such a hoot.(She would have liked that word) You always knew what she thought. Suzanne and Thurston were a perfect match. She never thought she'd have grandchildren, then they all came at once and made her very happy. She was so happy the antique highchair at Chautauqua was being used. I am so glad I got to see her this last summer. Suzanne you will be sadly missed. ?
- Jane Grice, Chautauqua, NY
Kathy and I are sorry to learn of Sue's passing. I have fond memories of Chautauqua tennis with her. May her memory be a blessing for Thurston and the entire family.
- David Levy, Winston-Salem, NC
Such a beautiful ,always classy Chautauqua friend.it won't be the same without Suzanne.I'd do anything to be in her presence even offering to walk her Havanese. Love and sympathies to the Reid kids who grew up with me all those Chautauqua summers??
- Cindy Gelb Grabner, Purcellville , Va
We are so sorry to learn of Suzanne's sickness and death! She was a beautul and lovely woman. We felt blessed to be Suzanne and Thurston's neighbors for twenty summers on Forest in Chautauqua. She will be missed! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Janella and Bill Cooley
- Janella and Bill Cooley, Bloomington, Illinois,
Dear Chris and family, My sincere condolence. She was a lovely lady.
- Mimi Tolerton, Msayville, NY
Sincere sympathy to the Reid family. Susanne was a wonderful friend with sharp intelligence and quick wit. Will miss her a lot. ( and will miss her extraordinary chili parties too ) May God give you comfort and strength. Philip Brunskill and Julie Monaco, Mayville, NY
- Philip Brunskill, Mayville, NY
To the entire Reid family, please accept our condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers be with you in this time and always.
- The Kubofcik Family , Solon, OH
I met Suzanne through Holly Page by attending several parties at the Reid home. She was an exceptional beautiful woman inside and out. My sympathy to Thurston and the family. She will be sorely missed!
- Dave Sanderson, Montgomery, AL
Revelation 21:3,4
- Jehovah's Witnesses, Pooler, GA
Dearest Suzanne, I had no idea you so sick. Our days on the golf course were such a joy. You were a delight to play with. The golf could be pretty awful but you were always cheerful, we laughed a lot and had fun. I will miss you as will the rest of the group. I send my condolences to Thurston and your family. Hugs in memory, Anne
- Anne Gardner, Savannah, GA
Dear Holly,Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mom. May the love you shared fill your hearts and make you strong and her memory bring happiness and comfort in time to come. Love, Libby and Joel
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Dear Holly, Skip and the entire Reid family...Please accept our condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers. May her memory be eternal.
- George Pierides & Family, Keswick, VA
May perpetual light shine upon her and may Suzanne rest in peace, O Lord.
- Marguerite Orza White, Leland, NC
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family . Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
- Mary John and Brendan McCrossan , , NJ
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who “binds up the brokenhearted” and “comforts all who mourn” sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1, 2 NWT) With heartfelt sympathy, Patrice
- Patrice, ,
Holly and Skip, we are so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking of you during this most difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Joanne and Joe
- The Pescatore Family, ,
Suzanne was a true "shining light" of Chautauqua, with her many talents, intellect, curiosity, and terrific sense of style and humor - whether at the tennis courts or entertaining at their wonderful cottage. I am so grateful to have known her and especially thankful for the delightful lunch we had together just last summer. Suzanne was in top form, as always. We'll be thinking of you all today and in the times ahead. Please accept our deep sympathy.
- Kathy and Tom Clingan, Chatham, NJ
There are no words to express my heart hurt for you all. Suzanne touched so many people. I shall miss her quick wit and wonderful laugh. She was a very special lady and I am so grateful to have known her. God's blessings on all of you.
- Vickie Fisher, Mayville, NY
I believe it was 1969 when I first met the Reid family & Suzanne and yes, she insisted I call her Suzanne. She was the coolest mom I’d ever met; I enjoyed spending time with her. Our paths crossed over the years during my visits to Chautauqua, I feel we were mutually happy to see each other. My thoughts are with you all.
- Sally McCauley, DeBary, FL
My sincere condolences to Suzanne's family. She was a part of my growing up in Chautauqua and was always the voice of reason. It is my good fortune to have known her. May she rest in peace.
- Bobbie Milligan, Pittsburgh, PA
My deepest sympathies, to all such a lovely lady, I'm going to miss you.
- Steinbach, Mayville, NY
Suzanne was such a beautiful light in this world and now in the next! She reached out to me several times after the passing of my mother and stepfather with great kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with her family now. She will be truly missed at Chautauqua
- Renee Evans (McKibbin), Shaker Heights , Ohio
I am so so sad. Suzanne was always such a hoot.(She would have liked that word) You always knew what she thought. Suzanne and Thurston were a perfect match. She never thought she'd have grandchildren, then they all came at once and made her very happy. She was so happy the antique highchair at Chautauqua was being used. I am so glad I got to see her this last summer. Suzanne you will be sadly missed. ?
- Jane Grice, Chautauqua, NY
Kathy and I are sorry to learn of Sue's passing. I have fond memories of Chautauqua tennis with her. May her memory be a blessing for Thurston and the entire family.
- David Levy, Winston-Salem, NC
Such a beautiful ,always classy Chautauqua friend.it won't be the same without Suzanne.I'd do anything to be in her presence even offering to walk her Havanese. Love and sympathies to the Reid kids who grew up with me all those Chautauqua summers??
- Cindy Gelb Grabner, Purcellville , Va
We are so sorry to learn of Suzanne's sickness and death! She was a beautul and lovely woman. We felt blessed to be Suzanne and Thurston's neighbors for twenty summers on Forest in Chautauqua. She will be missed! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Janella and Bill Cooley
- Janella and Bill Cooley, Bloomington, Illinois,
Dear Chris and family, My sincere condolence. She was a lovely lady.
- Mimi Tolerton, Msayville, NY
Sincere sympathy to the Reid family. Susanne was a wonderful friend with sharp intelligence and quick wit. Will miss her a lot. ( and will miss her extraordinary chili parties too ) May God give you comfort and strength. Philip Brunskill and Julie Monaco, Mayville, NY
- Philip Brunskill, Mayville, NY
To the entire Reid family, please accept our condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers be with you in this time and always.
- The Kubofcik Family , Solon, OH
I met Suzanne through Holly Page by attending several parties at the Reid home. She was an exceptional beautiful woman inside and out. My sympathy to Thurston and the family. She will be sorely missed!
- Dave Sanderson, Montgomery, AL
Revelation 21:3,4
- Jehovah's Witnesses, Pooler, GA
Dearest Suzanne, I had no idea you so sick. Our days on the golf course were such a joy. You were a delight to play with. The golf could be pretty awful but you were always cheerful, we laughed a lot and had fun. I will miss you as will the rest of the group. I send my condolences to Thurston and your family. Hugs in memory, Anne
- Anne Gardner, Savannah, GA
Dear Holly,Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mom. May the love you shared fill your hearts and make you strong and her memory bring happiness and comfort in time to come. Love, Libby and Joel
- , ,
Dear Holly, Skip and the entire Reid family...Please accept our condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers. May her memory be eternal.
- George Pierides & Family, Keswick, VA
May perpetual light shine upon her and may Suzanne rest in peace, O Lord.
- Marguerite Orza White, Leland, NC
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family . Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
- Mary John and Brendan McCrossan , , NJ
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who “binds up the brokenhearted” and “comforts all who mourn” sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1, 2 NWT) With heartfelt sympathy, Patrice
- Patrice, ,
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
