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Our hearts are filled with sadness as we share the news of the passing of our deeply loved and cherished wife, mother and grandmother, Susan Vivian Aubert.
Born in St. Catherines, Ontario on January 23, 1952, Susan was the eldest of Eleanor and Kenneth Baird’s 3 children. She moved to Hanover with her family in 1955 and then to North York in 1963, where she met her soulmate, Greg, at Westview Collegiate Institute in the 11th grade. Their life partnership began at age 17 and continued to grow over the next 57 years. They shared a rare kind of love; one built on deep understanding and respect, unwavering devotion, and a lifelong commitment to one another. They stood steadily united through everything life brought their way. Despite the odds against them as a young couple with a new baby, their relationship flourished to become a stellar example of the truest essence of love, that has been an inspiration to those who have known them. Through great sacrifice and determination they worked hard together to build a beautiful life and created a loving home in which to mindfully raise their 4 children. Susan was fiercely devoted to her family. Her children were the greatest joys in her life and their happiness and wellbeing came above all else. She played a prominent role in her grandchildren’s lives. They all continue to admire her and always revered her advice and opinions. She had a special way of making each child feel uniquely loved and understood, always recognizing and celebrating what made each of them who they were. She led by example, teaching them the values she held so dearly through the way she lived her own life. Her kindness, patience, compassion, and strong sense of right and wrong were lessons she passed on to her children, and values they will carry with them always.
Susan was a thoughtful, caring person who had a special affinity for connecting with people. Anyone who met her felt at ease in her presence. She was genuinely interested in others and their life journeys. Susan had an eager curiosity about the world. With Greg by her side, she loved to explore and delighted in discovering different places, cultures and cuisine. All in all they travelled to more than 40 countries and 5 continents in recent years. Few things matched the happiness she felt when she had the people she loved gathered around her. Over the last 50 years, Sue and Greg’s home was the hub for family events and special occasions as they hosted every Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Halloween, New Year’s dinners and birthday celebrations. Susan was known and appreciated for being the glue that bonded the close family ties through her continuous effort and attention to nurturing family connection.
On August 28th, Susan and her family learned that the unexpected and sinister cause of her recent malaise was an aggressive, terminal cancer. Upon hearing this diagnosis, she responded with stoic acceptance, saying, “I’ve lived a great life, better than I could have ever imagined.” Those words reflected the life she had built, the love she had shared, and the gratitude she felt for the life she had been given. The day after receiving this fateful news Susan wished to take advantage of the beautiful summer weather and spent the afternoon on the beach in Port Dover. She fully enjoyed, what turned out to be, the last outing with her family. She repeatedly mentioned how nice it felt to lay on the sand and wished the evening and time to leave hadn’t come so soon.
Susan courageously faced her new reality with quiet resilience, dignity and grace. The final weeks of her life were spent at home with her family and included visits from her siblings, extended family and close friends from near and far. She was lovingly cared for by her family and the palliative team, including her nurses Irena and Bailey, who both grew very fond of Susan. Her pain and suffering came to an end 3 ½ weeks after her diagnosis when she died peacefully on the morning of September 21st, surrounded by her family.
Susan will be forever missed and treasured by her beloved husband Greg, by her children Andrea, Cameron (Whitney), Clark (Sarah), and Emily (William), and by her 9 grandchildren Joshua, Jacob, Noah, Madeline, Sophie, Chloe, Julian, Oliver, and Olivia, as well as her siblings Gail and Brian Baird.
In keeping with Susan’s wishes, cremation took place after a small family gathering to say farewell. A celebration of Susan’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider performing an act of kindness in Susan’s memory; make someone feel welcomed, cared for, and valued.
Condolences can be shared at https://tranquilitycremation.com/susan-vivian-aubert/. We warmly encourage any stories, memories and/or photos of Susan, new or old.
Please join the Facebook group dedicated to sharing memories and photos of Susan from the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1557997789431226.
While Susan has left this world, she will be lovingly remembered and will live on in our hearts, in our thoughts, and in our actions forevermore. ❤️
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11 Guestbook Entries
October 15, 2026 | Carolyn McLean Bendo
Greg, Andy, Family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. I don’t have any pictures of Susan but I can see her perfectly in my mind. Having spent many vacations with the family as a childhood friend I can see Susan throwing back her head and laughing at whatever trouble we were getting into. I can hear her plan as day laughing, at jokes or just whatever we kids were up to. Susan was such a beautiful person inside and out. She was so warm and genuine. Greg and Susan created such a loving home to be welcomed into. My heart is broken for you all. XO
Carolyn (McLean) Bendo
October 17, 2026 | Peter Aubert
I have known Sue since I was a young boy, reflecting back, I can say without hyperbole she is one of the finest people I have ever come across.
Selfless, compassionate, kind to a fault, it comes as no surprise that her children and grandchildren are such fine people in their own right.
My heart aches for all of them, but especially for my big brother.
I love you Susie, you will always be my sister.
Peter & Lynne
October 20, 2026 | Andrea Rawn (nee Henry)
I have known Susan since as far back as I can remember. Coming to our farm with Gail and Brian.
Then later with Greg. And finally with Andrea, Clark, Cameron and Emily.
She made us feel like her family was our family. Always feeling like a sister.
There are too many memories to share, but what I will remember most is her laugh. And how comfortable she made the room feel just with her presents.
My heartfelt condolences to Greg and the family. She was a very special lady who left an imprint all all those she met, and I for one will never forget her.
Andie and family
October 20, 2026 | Norma Gooch
I feel heartfelt sorry about hearing of Susan’s passing. I only met her and Greg once at Eleanor’s passing. She welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like i was part of her family. My thoughts and prayers are with Greg and the the family during this time of grief. I know that Susan is now in a better place and free from pain because the Word of God tells us that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”. I look forward to seeing Susan again as we will surely meet in heaven. Blessings and peace to all the family.
October 20, 2026 | Sherry Croteau (nee Beacom)
I just learned of Susan’s passing and I just can’t believe it. She was such a wonderful woman and a great role model. When Andrea and I were teens Susan and Greg were always so welcoming and Susan was always keen to talk to us and ask lots of questions. She was a warm, kind person and made you feel at ease. I am so sorry for your loss. Susan was very special.
October 22, 2026 | Stephen Paige
I’m deeply saddened to hear of Susan’s passing. I first came to know her as a client, but through the many hours we spent looking at homes and talking about life, she became someone I truly cared about.
What I’ll remember most is her kindness and thoughtfulness. She always took the time to ask about my life and my son, and she listened with such warmth and genuine interest. Those little conversations meant more to me than she probably ever knew. I simply enjoyed being in her company.
My heart goes out to Greg and the entire family. Knowing what a pillar she was to you all, I can only imagine how deeply her absence is felt. I hope there is some comfort in knowing that her kindness reached beyond her family and left a lasting impression on people like me.
Susan was a wonderful lady, and I feel fortunate to have known her. I will miss her and will always remember her with warmth and affection.
With heartfelt condolences,
Stephen Paige
October 22, 2026 | Larry Taylor
Susan’s laughter was contagious. You didn’t have to know what it was that made her laugh, she just made you want to join in. If you happened to find out what it was that she found humorous that was a bonus, but not really necessary. The comedy team of Susan and Vera was always worth the price of admission, even if it involved the cost of travelling to one of Greg’s slopitch tournaments in the USA.
My condolences to the family and friends of Susan. It was a joy knowing her.. Such a kind and giving person.
Greg and Susan. What a team. 💕
October 23, 2026 | Susan Henry
It has taken me a while to find the words to write this, as the loss of Susan is still so difficult to put into words.
There are far too many memories to list, and I know I will carry them with me for the rest of my life. Susan has meant so much to me and my family over the many years we have shared. The words that keep coming to mind are unexpected and far too soon. It is difficult to comprehend that she is no longer here.
Susan was fearless in her pursuit of what she believed was right and in her faith in her fellow man. She had an innate ability to find the bright spot in any situation and to make you feel that your thoughts and opinions mattered. When you were with Susan, she had a way of making you feel as though you were the most important person in the room.
But at the heart of everything was her family. Greg and her children were her world, and her love for them was always evident. In their retirement years, as they moved beyond raising their children and their working lives, Susan and Greg embraced the joy of travelling together. They explored new places, experienced different cultures, and enjoyed the many wonders the world had to offer. Although their time together was cruelly cut short, Greg helped make those treasured experiences possible, giving Susan so much to cherish.
I will miss Susan more than words can adequately express. Her absence leaves an enormous hole in the lives of those who loved her, but I know that the memories, the laughter, and the love we shared will remain with us always.
My heart is with Greg, her children, and all of you as we navigate this most heartbreaking loss. Please know that I share in your grief and hold you all close in my thoughts.
November 5, 2026 | Delia Basa
In Loving Memory of Sue
I have fond memories of the years when we were family and the many occasions when Sue made me feel so welcome. I will always remember the many celebrations we shared and your sincere thoughtfulness and kindness during that time.
Although many years have passed since we last saw each other, those memories remain, and I am truly saddened to hear of your passing.
My heartfelt condolences to Greg, Andrea, Cameron, Clark and Emily and all their loved ones. Thinking of you all and sending love and strength during this difficult time.
Rest peacefully, Susan. ❤️✝️🙏
Delia Leandro Basa
November 7, 2026 | Deb and Hilary Young
Both Hilary and I are so saddened by Sue’s passing. Sue and I met the first day of classes in 1973 when we attended Humber College. We made an instant connection and became fast friends. She was someone I admired for her brilliance, her strong values, and her sense of humour! Oh how we laughed when we were together! Our friendship continued after graduation when our family would visit Sue and Greg in Toronto and they would visit us in Waterford. As busy families,, our visits waned but there were times we were able to reconnect. Always, Sue and I would pick up as if there had been no time apart. She was one of my most cherished friends. Our sympathies go out to Greg, Andrea, Cameron and Clark and their families. You were all so lucky yo have a mom who loved you so intensely and above everything else. May your memories always bring you comfort.
November 8, 2026 | Ian MacDonald
Sue was a truly wonderful woman, and I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing.
Although life took us in different directions, and circumstances meant that we hadn’t seen each other for many years, that never changed the enormous respect and affection I had for her. I thought the world of Sue and will always remember her as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
I can never adequately thank Sue and Greg for the love, care and support they have shown my children, particularly during the years I have been living overseas. It has meant more to me than they will ever know, and it is something I will always be grateful for.
Sue was someone who loved her family and friends, music, laughter and everything that makes life worth living. I hope she knew just how much she was loved and appreciated by the people whose lives she touched.
I am truly sorry that our paths didn’t cross again, but I will always remember her with great fondness and gratitude.
My heartfelt condolences to Greg,, Andrea, Cam, Clark, Emily, the family and everyone who loved her. She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. Rest peacefully, Sue.