Peacefully at South Huron Hospital on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the age of 86, Susanna was called home to her Lord and Saviour. Reunited with her husband of 45 years Robert Speir (2007). She was the proud mother of her son Robert and his wife Charlene, and her son William James. Proud grandmother of her two grandsons Andrew and Paul. She is also survived by her siblings Andrew Imanse (Ruth), Peter Imanse (Jean), John Imanse, Joanne Forestell (John), John Hoogenes (Sharilyn Glazier), and Darlene Stastny (Peter). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by her brother Frank Imanse and her sisters Gertie Penninga and Janice Devries.
Susanna was born in The Netherlands and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1947. We will greatly miss Susanna and remember her as the kind, hard working, always ‘ready to help’ person she was. She loved music and loved to play her piano. Her strong faith helped her through many difficult times.
Many thanks to all the nurses from Home Care, South Huron Hospital, the doctors at Victoria Hospital, and Dr. McLean.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Tuesday, November 12th from 2 – 4 PM and again one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 40007 Kirkton Rd, Exeter on Wednesday, November 13th at 11 AM. Interment Bairds Cemetery.
Donations to Noah’s Ark would be appreciated by the family.
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Bill and Michelle Forestell
Sending our deepest sympathies. Aunt Suzanne will be greatly missed. We will remember her kindness and how she was always interested in how everyone was doing. May God grant her the peace she deserves.
Bill, Michelle, Blythe, Paige and Jack Forestell
Barb Storey
Robert, Bill and all of Suzanne’s family,
I am so saddened to read of her passing. It was always such a pleasure to meet up with Suzanne and have a little visit. I was blessed to find her on a friend’s front porch this past summer and what a great visit we had. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead. She will be missed by so many.
With deepest sympathy,
Barb Storey (Aldwinckle)
Sandra Comfort Sweitzer
To Susanna’s Family
I sat with your mom and friends at church and it was such a pleasure
She always had something funny to say and we would joke
When I would say have a good week girls she said it was a good thing I said “girls”.
Her faith shone throughout
Sympathy to all of you
Linda Russell, past rummage sale convenor
Sincere sympathy on behalf of South Huron Hospital Auxiliary. Susanna will be greatly missed as a tireless, quiet, & dedicated volunteer for our hospital ‘s rummage sale for many years as department head of our Christmas & flower decor department. Was shocked she’s passed on even though feeling unwell at our last rummage sale in October, she was determined to continue as best she could. Thoughts & prayer to her family.
Robert and Alma Westlake
Sincere sympathy to the family of Susanna in the loss of a special mother, and sister. She will be remembered by all of you.
Sincerely
Robert and Alma Westlake
Evelyn and GaylanJosephson
Rob, Charlene, Andrew, Paul, Jim and Susanna’s Family
Our deepest condolences to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many pleasant memories of time spent with Sue and also Bob. She was always so pleasant and ready to help in any way. She will be missed.
Carol
condolences to the Speir Family
God’s peace surround us all at this difficulttime!
Dan and Carol Sloetjes
Donna Regier
To Jim, Rob, Charlene & boys,& Susanna’s siblings
So very sorry for your loss. I am going to miss our friendship,
and her great sense of humor. “ she was a joy to be around”
Hugs & prayers Donna 💞🙏
Dave and Rachel Kirk
Dear Bill,
We were deeply saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. She was such a warm, kind, and cheerful presence in our neighborhood, and it was truly a pleasure having her as a neighbour over these past two years. Her kindness and positivity always brightened our days, and she will be dearly missed.
Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. If there’s anything we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
With heartfelt sympathy.
Karen Dickins
To Suzanne’s family and the Imanse family , my deepest condolences to you all. Suzanne was a wonderful lady always willing to help, the rummage sale Christmas decor will not be the same without her. My heartfelt condolences to you all
Linda Ferguson
Mrs Speir’s was a delightful and much enjoyed customer.
I’m grateful to have known her.
Sincere condolences to her family.
Dave/Beth Prouty
Rob and Charlene and family. We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful lady and loved her humor. We know where she is. She loved her Lord and Saviour and this gives you comfort at this sad time.
Rita Hoogenes
Jim Rob Charlene and family
Sorry for your loss Suzanne was a lovely lady Hugs
Cheryl talbot
So sorry to hear about your mom, Robert and William and families. She was my neighbour for years and a great lady. My thoughts and prayer are with you all at this sad time.
Judy Hansen
Sorry to the loss of a wife, mother, and grandmother.
Tony Vanderlaan
Rob, Charlene, Jim, and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Unfortunately we are out of the country and will not be able to attend her visitation and funeral. We were able to pray and sing with your dear mother on Wednesday before we left. May God strengthen you and keep you through these coming days.
Love in Christ
Tony and Clara Vanderlaan
George and Sue Wilson
Robert, Charlene and sons, William, and Imanse family, heartfelt condolences on your Mother’s passing. Susanna was a true Christian friend who loved life and her family deeply. She was a very friendly, kind friend . She had a gentle soul. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs.
Lois Thiel
Heartfelt condolences to all of Susanna’s family and friends.
May many happy memories help to ease your sorrow at this time and days ahead.
Sincerely Lois Thiel
Dinah de Groot
To all of Susanna’s Family
So sorry and sad to hear of Susanna’s passing
I always enjoyed her company, her great wit and dutch sayings
Working together at the rummage sale in Exeter was always fun
I will miss her
rust zacht mijn vriend
Russell and Verona Snider
She was a wonderful person who was always ready to help. Condolences to the family and our sympathy and prayers at this time.
Judy Mills
To the family os Susanna;
I met Susanna at Coffee Break, quite a few years ago now. I enjoyed listening to her thoughts on what we were studying, her view on events, her way of getting a point across in a gentle manner and her love for the Lord. She was missed in our smaller group, as well as in the larger group, when she decided not to attend Coffee Break any more. She was a delight to know and I was blessed to have that privilege. My deepest sympathy to you. God Bless.
June Mcdowell
Susanna will be missed very much. She was a good friend to many!
Cheryl Borrows
We are so sorry to hear of Susanna’s passing.She will be very much missed by her family and friends.
We are sending our heartfelt condolences to your family.
Sincerely Cheryl and Ken Borrows
Mary Draisey
Rob, Charlene, Andrew, Paul, Jim and all Susanna’s family.
Susanna was a wonderful friend and neighbour. We had many a wonderful visits. I appreciated how she loved her Lord. I loved her and will miss her dearly but glad she is at rest and peace. My deepest sympathy in this sad time for all. She loved each one of you dearly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Evelyn Vincent
Robert, Charlene and family
sincere sympathy in your great loss. Susanna was a wonderful lady and always a joy to talk to