Sue Ellen Siebert

ASHBY - Sue Ellen Siebert passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2023, at the age of 63. She leaves behind her husband of 36 years, Loren Siebert of Ashby, and her loyal canine companions Stella and Winston as well as several aunts, uncles and extended family. Sue was predeceased by her mother, Anna Dion, her father, Cleo Dion, her grandparents Henry and Delia Powers, and several aunts and uncles. Born on June 5th, 1960, Sue spent her childhood growing up in Pepperell, Massachusetts. She graduated from North Middlesex High School in 1978 and went on to serve in the military before later attending Rivier College for art and literature. Sue earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2006 with distinction. Sue knew she wanted to be an artist from her earliest years, and Sue’s mother always allowed her to take over the kitchen table with one art project or another. She had so many interests and passions over the years. Whether it was horseback riding on her horse Chico, decorating her home, biking, caring for her dogs, writing, or creating art, Sue was exceptional at whatever she chose to do. When Sue settled in Ashby with her husband in 2010, she began working out of her home. Over the course of her life there, she found solace in her cozy little studio with her dogs nearby. She pushed herself to grow in many different mediums; she worked in acrylics, watercolors, and mixed-media collages. She illustrated for local authors, and she had the opportunity to exhibit at local galleries in Milford, NH, and at the Ashby Free Public Library in Massachusetts. In May of 2022, Sue had her artwork on display at the Gallery of Art in the Ashby library and discussed her work during a “Meet the Artist” event. She also presented 4-week sessions there called “Art For Everyone” creative groups. There was an “Art For Everyone Collage Group” that met on Saturdays and an “Art for Everyone Creative Journaling Group” that met on Thursdays. Whether it was her altered picture books or her watercolor or acrylic paintings that she sold, Sue loved to dabble in the whimsical side of things. She dearly loved the quirky and the fun aspect of artistic expression, and she took delight in knowing that her creations were uniquely her own. Sue once said in a local newspaper article that “Art just lifts us up, much like music or literature does. And it slows us down. We play. We delight.” Sue will be long remembered by all those who loved her for her good sense of humor, her great laugh, and the love she had for the natural world. She always made the effort to reach out to family and to check in on her many aunts, uncles and cousins over the years. She was a good friend, a loving daughter, and a loyal wife and companion. May she rest in peace. A memorial service will be held at Anderson Funeral Home 250 Main Street, Townsend, Massachusetts, on Friday, July 28th, 2023. A visitation hour will be held at 2:00pm followed by a brief service at 3:00pm. Please consider a memorial contribution to the Sato Heart Rescue, Wilton NH, http://www.satoheartrescue.org

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Sue Ellen Siebert

June 5, 1960 - July 24, 2023