LACONIA – Rhode Island native and long-time Laconia resident Susanne A. Price, 76, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a long battle against COPD.
Daughter of the late Ernest and Lillian D’Aoust, Susanne Antoinette Price was born on July 24, 1940 in Manville, RI. She is pre-deceased by her husband Harry of 53 years and brother Robert. She is survived by her sister Jacqueline O’Rourke of Franklin, NH; her sons Jeff Price and his wife Cristina of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Bob Price and his wife Patricia of Campton, NH, along with the six grandchildren she loved dearly, Tristan and Alexa Price of Moultonborough, NH, Josey Price and Mina Rella–Hapeman of Campton, NH and Jordan and Julia Price of Sea Cliff, NY.
Born the youngest of three children, Sue graduated from St. Xavier’s High School in Providence, RI in 1958, where she was an outstanding student and athlete. Following the passing of her father that same year, she and her mother moved to New Hampshire to live with her sister Jackie. Sue graduated from Plymouth State Teachers College in 1963 and embarked on a long teaching career in Sanbornton, Winnisquam and Belmont. As an elementary school teacher, Sue loved teaching her students math, reading and history as well as taking them on field trips. In addition to her teaching duties, she was a long-time and active member of the local, state and national teacher’s associations and fought hard for teacher’s wages and benefits while negotiating numerous teachers’ contracts.
After retiring from teaching, Sue joined attorney Brad Kidder as a legal assistant working on behalf of school districts across the state. She later became a legal assistant at Fitzgerald & Sessler. Always known for her “fighting spirit”, she was a passionate supporter of strong schools and athletic programs in her adopted home of Laconia. A staunch supporter of the Democratic party, she volunteered countless hours working the polls and on behalf local, state and national candidates.
As a mother and grandmother and host of numerous Mexican exchange students, Sue was always the “first fan,” traveling thousands of miles to watch every game she possibly could. No matter the sport or the weather, she was always there cheering her loved ones on in victory and helping to pick them up in defeat. She often recalled one of her favorite moments being the first time her son Jeff threw a touchdown pass to her other son Bobby for the Laconia Sachems. She was also a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and New England Patriots, holding a special place in her heart for numbers 8, 33 and 12, respectively. A firm believer in tradition, Sue was also a huge fan of the annual family vacation in Wells Beach, ME.
Calling hours will be 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, using the Carriage House entrance.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Andre Bessette Parish - St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, NH.
Burial will be private.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.