Susan Cushing passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family, husband, Malcolm and daughter, Julie by her side on Thursday, October 15. She was 83 years young and lived with Malcolm at La Posada a senior living community in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Julie and her two children, Samantha, 13 and Ari, 9 live close by.
Susan was born in Winthrop, MA, attended high school in Newton, MA and settled in Framingham, MA where Malcolm opened his periodontal practice.
As a gift to Susan for her 40th birthday, Mal offered her the opportunity to continue her education as an adult learner at Wellesley College. After graduating with honors, including Phi Beta Kappa membership, Susan was delighted to be selected out of 400+ applicants to be the Director of Student Services of the Continuing Education Program at Wellesley College.
Susan ended her career proudly working in her husband’s office at the reception desk, where she was able to use her friendly, warm spirit to welcome the patients.
Susan enjoyed playing tennis and golf and was an avid bridge player. As a deeply loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was adored by many. Her love touched everyone she met.
Susan’s funeral is on Sunday, October 18th at 9:30 am at IJ Morris Star of David Cemetery of the Palm Beaches, 9321 Memorial Park Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33412.
Following the services will be a reception at La Posada. The family will be sitting Shiva at the Cushing Residence on Monday and Tuesday from 4pm to 6pm.
Contributions in Susan‘s honor can be made to one of three charities that were important her. The Glioblastoma Research Organization, the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson’s research, and the Lupus Foundation of America.
