MONTGOMERY / ESSEX JCT. - Suzanne Sue M. Grenier, age 65, wife of Paul Grenier Jr., passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Vermont Respite House in Williston.
She was born October 27, 1950 in Burlington the daughter of Corrine (Griffiths) Longe and the late Raymond Longe.
Sue worked in the family business at Champlain Lanes for many years. There was not a job at the alleys she could not do including working on machinery. Sue was an avid bowler and was one of the more accomplished lady bowlers in the Burlington area for many years. She won numerous awards and tournaments. As her husband Paul grew his business, Sue was instrumental in helping him as his secretary, office manager, and answering service. She was the manager and the boss. She enjoyed engaging in her customers in lengthy conversations and could often be heard laughing and relishing those moments of Pauls consternation.
Sue loved her trips to the casino and was usually the one that won, Miss Lucky . When Paul bought his side by side 4 wheeler, Sue was thrilled to go roaming around the woods, taking in the views and scenery that she loved so much. She loved her country home.
Sue was extremely proud of her daughter and especially proud of the way she raised her children. She was also proud of her grandchildren and their accomplishments throughout their childhood and how they have become fine young adults.
She was a loving aunt and loved her nieces and nephews and would do whatever she could to support and help them. She was the most awesome babysitter a kid could ask for.
She loved her dogs and leaves Louie and Eli and her many wild animals that visited her yard. They always put a smile on her face. She was especially fond of the many deer that came by.
A loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Paul. Sue & Paul were married February 18, 1978. She is also survived by her mother, Corrine M. Longe of Williston; her daughter, Michelle Fuller her husband Dwayne of So. Starksboro; her grandchildren, Bailey Gokey and Jacob Gokey and his girlfriend Cassandra; her great grandson, Jake; her brothers and their spouses, Michael & Pam Longe of Milton, Randy & Nancy Longe of Charlotte and Andrew Longe of Winooski; her brothers-in-law, Scott Grenier and John Grenier; her sisters-in-law and their husbands, Cindy & Mike Ryan of Milton and Tina & Mark Mongeon of So. Starksboro; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Raymond L. Longe; and her mother & father-in-law, Paul Sr. & Marjorie Grenier
In keeping with Sues wishes there will be no funeral services or visiting hours.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations to your local animal shelter would make her happy.