Susan Cusick

Susan Cusick, 71, passed away on September 12, 2024 at her Leominster home alongside loved ones and in the hearts of the members of her family who could not be with her. She faced her yearlong treatment for the blood cancer that took her life with her characteristic courage, stoicism, and unrelenting optimism. Sue was born in Lowell on September 24, 1952 to the late Richard and Mary Ruth (Riley) Hayden and grew up in Chelmsford. After graduating from Chelmsford High School in 1970, she married her high school sweetheart and settled in Townsend where she raised her five children. After her children were grown, she enjoyed eleven years living in the beautiful woods of Mason, NH before moving to Leominster in 2015. She spent most of her career as a librarian, first in the Townsend Public Library and later in Shirley's Hazen Memorial Library, before retiring in 2019 to quilt and spend as much time as possible with her grandchildren, who were the absolute joys of her life. She lived a full life that included saying yes as often as she could - to adventures with her grandchildren, sky diving, roller coaster rides, hikes, Kimball's ice cream cones, and any time that she could spend with her family, especially outdoors. Her youthful spirit and sense of fun were an inspiration. She was known for her delicious whoopie pies, her passion for Pixar's Toy Story films, and for the gorgeous quilts she created for her loved ones. She leaves behind her husband of 52 years, Brian Cusick; daughter Amy Cusick and her partner Dale Thomas of Minneapolis, MN; daughter Colleen Cusick of Wakefield; son Tim Cusick and his partner Liza Webster of Burlington, VT; daughter Molly Cusick of Rockville, MD; daughter Bridget Koryak and her husband Misha of Stoneham; her beloved granddaughters Xan and Avery Koryak, also of Stoneham; sister Linda Pappas of Shirley; sisters-in-law Elaine Hayden of Stratham, NH and Jane Spellenberg of Chelmsford, MA; as well as her cherished nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Rick Hayden. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 19th beginning at 10 AM followed by a memorial mass at 11 AM, both at St. Boniface Catholic Church, located at 817 Massachusetts Ave. in Lunenburg, MA. In lieu of flowers, please consider spending some time enjoying nature in honor of Sue, donating blood, or making a memorial contribution to the Palliative Care Fund at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, where she received exceptional care. https://secure3.convio.net/bidmc/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30130b?df_id=6143&mfc_pref=T&6143.donation=form1 The family wishes to thank the nursing staff in Hematology & Oncology for their compassion and kindness throughout Sue’s treatment. The Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, Townsend, is directing arrangements.

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Susan Cusick

September 24, 1952 - September 12, 2024