SOUTH GLENS FALLS -

Suzanne “Sue” M. Gardner, age 47, passed away peacefully at the Glens Falls Hospital on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.

Sue was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on November 15, 1962, the daughter of Patrick and Marcia (Coleman) Sullivan of South Glens Falls.

She graduated from Saratoga High School in 1980 and then went on to further her education at Adirondack Community College, where she majored in psychology and received an Associate’s Degree.

Sue was the owner and operator of Bloomingdeals in South Glens Falls.

Her greatest joys in life were spending time with her family, participating in family activities and attending her daughters sporting events. She also liked to travel, kayak, go camping, and gathering with her many friends and associates for parties and celebrations.

Sue was recently one of the benefactors of the South Glens Falls Marathon Dance.

In addition to her parents, Sue is survived by her two daughters, Shelby Gardner of Glens Falls and Sydney Gardner of South Glens Falls; her brother, Patrick Sullivan and his wife, Joann, of South Glens Falls; her devoted companion of many years, Lee Petteys and his two daughters, Caitlyn and Ellen Petteys, of Gansevoort; a niece, Lindsay Sullivan and a nephew, Matthew Sullivan, both of South Glens Falls; and her close special friends, Bev Bradley and Colleen Houghham.

Friends may call on the family Monday, March 8, 2010 between 4 and 8 p.m. at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Online condolences may be posted at kilmerfuneralhome.com.

A funeral service will be celebrated at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Wade Petteys, of the Gateway Pentecostal Church, officiating.

Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the individuals that organized and coordinated the recent benefit fund for Sue, and especially to Bob Lloyd for his efforts to make the event a huge success. The family wishes to thank everyone that attended and contributed to the fundraiser. A special thank you also goes to Kim, Vicky and Karen, as well as all of the other caregivers and staff at the Glens Falls Hospital for their compassion and caring during Sue’s struggle with cancer.

Donations in Sue’s name may be made to the Marathon Dance Committee in care of South Glens Falls Schools, 6 Bluebird Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

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