Susan L. Howard's Obituary
Howard, Susan L. of Canandaigua, NY and Tavares, FL entered into rest on April 13, 2021. Born in Olean, NY on February 10, 1941, Susan was a graduate of Kenmore Senior High School, Kenmore, NY. After earning a teaching degree from SUNY Oswego, she began teaching in Clyde, NY before her long career in the Canandaigua City School District. She shaped the minds of hundreds of 3rd and 4th grade students as a decorated Teacher of the Year. Upon retirement to Tavares, FL, she was an active member of the social planning groups at the Fox Run Community. Susan was an avid reader, proud of her complete collection of the works of Agatha Christie: a lover of musical theater; a shrewd bridge player; an experienced international traveler and a proud descendent of Benjamin Franklin. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Canandaigua and First Methodist of Tavares.
She is predeceased by her beloved parents, Robert H. and Gladys S. Howard. Loving sister of John (Janet) Howard, cherished aunt to Gwen Howard (Patrick Mann) devoted great-aunt to Robert and Sean Mann. She is also survived by several cousins scattered around the world, a legion of dear friends and grateful students.
Arrangements will be private at this time, however a celebration of Susan's life will be scheduled at a later date, when friends and family may share memories without restriction.
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