Holland: Susan M. (Belanger) Kennedy, 62, passed away on Sunday, June 4th, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, surrounded by her children after a brief illness.

Susan was predeceased by her adoring husband of 40 years, Michael P. Kennedy, in 2021.  She leaves her two sons, Ryan M. Kennedy and his wife Tracie of South Hadley and Christopher D. Kennedy of Worcester; her daughter, Megan E. Read and her husband Matthew of Charlton; her brother David N. Belanger of Southbridge; her sister, Donna A. O'Shaughnessy of Killingly, CT; her beloved grandchildren, Harper Kennedy, Lucas Kennedy, Madison Kennedy, Addison Read and Kennedy Read; and several nieces and nephews.  She was born in Southbridge the daughter of the late Donald G. and Barbara M. (Moriarty) Belanger.

Susan was a graduate of Marianhill High School and later Newbury College. Susan worked for Viant Medical in Brimfield for over 20 years where she developed many long lasting friendships. Susan previously worked as a pharmacy technician for T&T Pharmacy in Southbridge. Susan was an active participant in the community, spending several terms as a School Committee member in Holland.

More than work or school, Susan was defined by her passion for friends and family. Affectionately known to most as "Sue", she could find friends anywhere and with anyone. Sue enjoyed traveling the world with her husband later in life. She cherished her traditional summers in the Cape with her family and could often be found spending any given chance to soak up the sun or sneak away to the beach. She was passionate about reading and taking walks outdoors. Sue loved her dogs, Ollie and Cooper, and getting exercise with them.  She was a loving and caring daughter, caring for her parents in their later years.  Most of all, Sue was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Known as "Gigi" to her 5 grandchildren, she spent her spare time finding ways to spoil them with love.

Calling hours for Susan will be held on Thursday, June 8th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a service to follow in the funeral home at 7:00pm.  A private burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.