WARRENSBURG – Susan Marie Cameron, 61, formerly of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of February 23 at Countryside Nursing Home in Warrensburg, NY, where she lived over the past year. Known to all as Sue, the deceased leaves behind a loving family and many friends, to whom she was an inspiring example of joy and caring for others.
Cameron was born on March 7, 1958 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Utica, NY, the fifth of seven children born to Margaret Carmody Cameron and Raymond Cameron.
Most of Susan’s education took place in the Hudson Falls Central School District, and she attended Hudson Falls High School as a member of the class of 1976. However, an unexpected long-term illness made it necessary for her to leave school during her senior year, and she completed her GED some years later.
Susan spent most of her adult life living in Glens Falls in long-term residences, where her ongoing needs could be tended to by medical professionals.
Susan was passionate about art and music, and she devoted much of her time to making jewelry, paintings, collages and soft sculptures, most of which she gave away as gifts to her family and friends. A posthumous exhibition of her artwork is currently in the planning stages.
Cameron was pre-deceased by both of her parents, who divorced in 1967.
She is survived by six brothers and sisters: Barbara Brownell and Mary Cameron of Florida; John Cameron and Dan Cameron of New York; Michael Cameron of Illinois; and, Theresa Cameron of Virginia. She will also be deeply missed by her eight nieces and nephews: David Hartung of Philadelphia; Deborah Brownell of North Carolina; Patrick Ortiz and Madeline Ortiz, of Texas; Annette Plewniak and Lynette Cameron, of Queensbury; and Aisha Thapaliya and Deven Thapaliya, of Florida. Cameron’s many brothers- and sisters-in-laws, along with her cousins, and her grand-nieces Cecily and Adriana Plewniak, are all part of her loving family.
A Memorial Mass will take place at a later date, in the spring, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.
Her family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at both Countryside Nursing Home in Warrensburg and Elderwood Nursing Home in North Creek, in whose excellent care she prospered over the past two years.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Susan’s name to the Warren-Washington Association for Mental Health, Inc., 3043 State Route 4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839
Sue had a smile that radiated, like sunshine !! She was happy, and fun to talk to, and a pleasure to spend time with. She was caring, and loved making art work for those she cared about. She dearly loved her brother, John Cameron. He lived close to her, so he was a big part of her life. He helped her out, whenever she called. She came to the house, I shared with John, for most holidays. We would have dinner and exchange gifts. I loved making her laugh. John, with his wit and humor, would tease Sue, and have her laughing as well. She always said “Oh, John!!, when he was trying to get her to believe his made up, funny stories. Sue was/is a TRUE ANGEL !! All my love and sympathy, to all of her brothers and sisters. Dawn Hudson
Thank you so much, Dawn, for your sweet tribute to Susan. You captured well her sense of humor. I am so grateful to you and John for being there for Susan. She was never alone on holidays or when in need. That’s what matters, and I’m sure it extended and made happier her life. I will miss her so much.
I was Susan’s nurse at Elderwood and was proud to know her. She changed me forever and in a very good way. A very scary morning changed Susan’s life for the better and am so glad that she did so well. To Susan’s family I am sorry for your loss. Easter peeps will never be the same.
Thank you so much, Debbie, for being there when Susan needed critical help. I am so grateful to you, and to the wonderful staff at Elderwood at North Creek. Yes, holidays will feel different without Susan; she creatively and enthusiastically participated in them. I will miss her so much.
I met Sue in the ’80’s and we spent a few hours together. In that short time, she made a lasting impression. I knew, almost immediately, that she was a very kind, loving person. Thanks Sue, for bringing some sunshine into my life.
I knew Sue as a child as she used to come play with my sister. Young and carefree. I also knew Sue as an adult as I worked at the hospital where she visited frequently. Life was a challenge for her for a long time yet she still had that sense of humor, a great laugh and smile. She can finally Rest In Peace. My sincere heartfelt sympathies.