Whitney Pier
It is with deep regret the family of Suzanna ‘Suzie’ Gray announce her passing on Monday, March 3, 2025, at home.
Born in Sydney on June 6, 1936, Suzie was the daughter of the late Maurice and Sarah Campbell.
Suzie is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Ian; daughters, Suzanne (Blair), and Donna (Paul); two cherished grandsons, John-James, and Tyler; sister, Juanita (Mike); brother, Edward (Diane), all of Sydney; sister-in-law, May (Tony) Rossi, England; as well as several nieces and nephews, and her close neighborhood friends who were just like family.
Besides her parents, Suzie was predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth ‘Bessie’ (William) Legge; brothers, William ‘Billy’, Daniel (Dorothy), Sears, and Maurice (Margie), as well as a sister in infancy.
As a young woman, Suzie worked at Archie Nathanson’s in the Pier. On an evening out with friends at a dance at the Seaman’s Mission on Dominion Street, she met the love of her life, Ian, the Scotsman who won her heart. They fell in love and were married at Holy Redeemer Church and went on a six-month honeymoon on the MV Charlton Mira on Ian’s last tour of duty, followed by two months in Scotland with Ian’s parents and sister. Suzie and Ian had a wonderful life together raising their two daughters. Her greatest wish of having a grandson came true – twice! She adored “her boys”, JJ and Ty.
Suzie always looked forward to her weekly outings to Holy Redeemer bingo with her friends and family. She was known for her baking and cooking skills and often had requests for her cabbage rolls and strawberry squares. Suzie could always be relied upon to supply trays of goodies for a wedding or baby shower.
The family would like to extend the greatest appreciation and thanks to the VON Adult Day Centre and the City Homemakers Service for their kindness and caring to Suzie during the past several years.
There will be no visitation for the late Suzie Gray. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Private family interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Suzie may be made to the VON Adult Day Centre or to the Cape Breton SPCA.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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Suzanne, Donna, Ian and family,
My heartfelt condolences to each of you at this difficult time. I hope fond memories of Suzie comfort you through the days ahead.
Ian, Suzanne, and family… I am truly sorry for your great loss, Suzie was the kindest, gentle soul. My heartfelt condolences to you all at this sad time 🩷
Suzanne & Family
We am so sorry for the loss of your mother.
Roger & I are sending you our condolences thoughts and prayers
Much love
Suzanne, Donna and family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers 💔🙏
Suzanne, Donna, Ian and families. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Suzanne so very sorry for your loss..sending prayers at this difficult time
Suzanne, Donna, and Ian, I am saddened to hear of Aunt Suzzie’s passing. My family and I send our condolences
Ian, Suzanne, and Donna and families,
We are very sorry for your loss. Suzie was the best of neighbours. We have many fond memories of living next door to the Grays.
Take care,
Bert and Maurina Lewis
So sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Ian, Suzanne, Donna and families,
We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Suzi will be missed by all on manse street. She was a wonderful neighbour and good to all. Great memories growing up.
The Beatons
Suzanne & extended family, so sorry to hear of your mother passing. Sending love & strength for the days ahead.
My condolences to you and your family…may the memories she created help you all through this difficult time and the days ahead…
Ian, Suzanne, Donna and families,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. I have many fond memories of her and your dad from the neighbourhood.
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Sandra Kanchuk
Suzanne Donna and Ian and families, I am so sorry to hear of Suzie’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you all. May she RIP 🙏🙏
Sending my sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful mom. May the memories she left behind bring you comfort. Hugs to you all!
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady. It is so hard when you lose your Mom. You are in my prayers
Ian, Suzanne , Donna & families . So sorry for your loss. May all your treasured memories help you through this difficult time .
With sympathy and prayers to you and your family, Suzanne.
So very sorry for your loss my deepest condolences to you all God Bless
Ian, Suzanne, Donna and family
Sending sincere condolences to you all at this very difficult time. Hoping the beautiful memories you made along the way will bring you all comfort as you grieve the loss of a wife, mother and grandmother!
Donna, I’m so very sorry for your loss of yours, Suzanne and your dad’s loss. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who’ve known her. My love and prayers to you all. Xxoo
Donna, Suzanne and family,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved Mom. She was always very kind whenever I went to your home. May the happy memories you shared bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
Suzanne and family. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Hold those precious memories of your mom close as they will bring you comfort in the days to come. Hugs to you.
Donna and Family, please accept our deepest sympaties on the passing of your mother. Thoughts and Prayers from your work family here at Fisheries and Oceans.