Thursday, March 17, 2022
I'm so deeply saddened to learn of Sue's death. She and I were roommates for two years in college at Smith. It was clear from the beginning that the Dean assigned us to each other because we were so extremely different. She was the most important part of my college education: brilliant, funny, irreverent, fearless, deeply engaged in art and in the community we forged in Lawrence House. I was scared to death of the arts when I arrived. Sue offered a window into an entirely new world. We reconnected in the last year as our class prepares for our 50th reunion. Our exchanges were filled with photos and stories about our families. I'm so glad to have learned more about her boys and grandkids. She loved you with all her heart, as you well know. I will keep Sue close in my own heart in coming years, and hope to live as inspired and courageous a life as she did with what time remains. Like many, I am deeply indebted to her. My heartfelt sympathy to her family. Patty Hager
