Sue will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed. Sue is survived by her sister Anne Henry (Kevin), her niece Christel (Billy), her nephew Mike (Erin), her stepson Craig Labranche (Nancy), her grandson Jaden and her granddaughter Jessica. She is predeceased by her father Joseph, her mother Marguerite and husband Bob Labranche.
Sue was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Her parents moved to Edmonton when she was two years old, where she grew up. As a young woman, Sue moved to Vancouver and worked at Evergreen Press. The people at Evergreen Press became her family and through the years she continued to meet up with “the boys” for breakfast. Sue moved to Oliver in 1981 then back to Vancouver in 1985. Sue joined the Port of Vancouver Police as a dispatcher. She met Constable/Sergeant Bob Labranche who would become the love of her life. The two married in 1993, travelled, entertained and enjoyed a wonderful life together until Bob’s sudden passing in 2003.
Sue spent the next 10 years being a dedicated grandmother to her two grandchildren, thoroughly enjoying sleepovers and attending their activities. She loved visits from friends and family especially her niece and nephew. Sue always brought a smile and a positive energy everywhere she went. She was passionate about the many dogs she owned over the years. She was known for her sense of humour and practical jokes. Sue was a kind and generous friend to so many and always opened her heart and home.
Sue was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2012 at the age of 62. In January 2016 Sue began living at George Derby. Special thanks to the wonderful caregivers and staff at George Derby Centre and Sue’s dear friends and companions for their care and support.
With the current state of pandemic there will not be a service held at this time. Meanwhile, family will be working on a memorial slide show to share. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to BC Children’s Hospital.
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