Susanne Y. (Bertrand) Sounik, 82, of Acushnet peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025 with family by her side. She was the wife of Jerry F. Sounik, they shared 62 years of marriage.
Mrs. Sounik was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Laurent Bertrand and the late Verna (Collins) Holstious and had resided in Acushnet for the last 56 years. Prior to retirement, she worked as a secretary for the Town of Acushnet in the Assessor's Office. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and watching her favorite TV shows.
Survivors along with her husband include her 2 daughters: Debra M. Sounik of Acushnet and Kathy L. Holmstrom and her husband Paul of Fairhaven; 4 grandchildren: Joshua Swanbeck, Justin Sounik, Savanna Holmstrom and Tinkabell; and 5 great grandchildren: Rebecca, McKenna, Dakota, Thomas and Grayson.
She was the mother of the late Jerry M. Sounik and grandmother of the late Jacob A. Sounik.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Kirby Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 10-11 A.M. prior to the service.
Interment to follow in Acushnet Cemetery, Acushnet.