In Loving Memory of Suzanne T. Kelly 1922-2024 Suzanne T. Kelly, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on December 19, 2024, at the remarkable age of 102 in Tucson, Arizona. Born in New York in 1922 to Alphonse and Francine Thevenet, she lived a life rich in love, purpose, and grace. Suzanne was predeceased by her devoted husband of 65 years, C. Guyer (Guy) Kelly Jr. She is survived by her four children: Robert, Richard (Marty), Suzanne (Peter) and Guy (Julie); four grandchildren; Richard (Kaitlin), Heather, Kevin (Rachel) and Joshua, and one great-grandchild; Dillan, all of whom were the light of her life. A gifted and well-rounded woman, Suzanne’s formative years were spent in New York, where she excelled academically and athletically. She attended Syracuse University, earning both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s in Education. It was there that she also met her future husband and became an active member of the Kappa Delta sorority, cherishing the lifelong friendships she formed. After graduation, Suzanne briefly taught school before dedicating herself to raising her family, and in a labor of love, providing extensive caretaking for grand and great-grandparents-in-law. Later, she pursued a career in social work in New York City, a field that allowed her to support those in need with compassion and empathy. After retiring, she and her husband relocated to Tucson to be closer to most of their family and to enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Suzanne was a faithful member of St. Cyril Catholic Church for 40 years. Her deep faith and character were reflected in the kindness, respect, and generosity she showed to everyone she encountered. Suzanne had great curiosity and loved reading and learning, especially about science, nature, environmental issues, and wildlife, though she also loved a good mystery. She also had an unwavering belief in justice, and she supported both causes that focused on conservation and those that alleviated human suffering. Above all, Suzanne was passionate about family and nature. She and Guy instilled a love of the outdoors in their children, taking them on extensive camping trips across the United States, where they explored the nation’s state and national parks, creating lasting memories. After retiring, she and her husband continued to enjoy outdoor adventures either with each other or with their children and grandchildren. Suzanne will be remembered for her generosity, her wit, her wisdom, and her unwavering love for her family. Her legacy is one of warmth and kindness, and will live on through the countless memories shared by those who knew and loved her. May her memory bring comfort to all whose lives she touched. At peace with the life she had lived, in her last several years Suzanne often recited this Tennyson poem excerpt from memory: "The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world. Comfort thyself: what comfort is in me? I have lived my life, and that which I have done May He within Himself make pure! but thou, If thou shouldst never see my face again, Pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of.”