Susan died peacefully on April 14, 2015, with her loving family at her side.

Susan was born at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on September 14, 1950, raised in Victoria, and educated at Strathcona Lodge School of Shawnigan Lake, Oak Bay High School and at the University of Victoria.   She enjoyed over 20 years of volunteering with the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival including being a member of the board of directors and the Co-Section Head for Speech and Dramatic Arts, a discipline for which she had great passion.  Susan lived a life full of travel, tea with friends, walks on Rathtrevor Beach, boating at Shawnigan and Kootenay Lakes and Sunday dinners with her family. Her greatest achievement has been raising her children and spoiling her grandchildren.

Susan was predeceased by her parents, Jack Meredith and Jane Meredith Bruce. She is survived by her husband, Ross; their children, Jeff, Tim (Blair Meeker), Jennifer (Rod Sidhu); granddaughters,  Leni and Windsor; sisters, Nancy (Brian)Partridge, Brenda (Stuart) Brambley; brother, Ross (Cheryll) Meredith; brother-in-law, Rod (Linda) McKay; nieces, Katie Brambley (Nick Leswick), Emily Partridge; nephews, Brett (Juneth) Partridge, Richard (Pam) Brambley, Justin (Margaret) Partridge, Luke and Drew Meredith.

Susan’s family is grateful for the exceptional, compassionate care provided to her by the doctors, nurses and staff of the Vancouver Island Cancer Centre and the Royal Jubilee Hospital. They wish to extend their gratitude to Dr. Catherine Fitzgerald, Dr. Alan Buckley, Dr. David Peterson and McCall Bros. Funeral Directors.

A memorial celebration of Susan’s life will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, 1400 Vancouver Street, Victoria BC, Saturday April 25, 2015 at 2:00pm.

Donations in Susan’s honour may be made to The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival.

Condolences may be offered to the family below.

McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com

  • Sylvia Debruyn

    Dear Ross, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I just found out, and feel so badly for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • Lorna and Art Maxwell

    Dear Ross,
    Art and I were very sad when we heard your Susan had died. Cancer is so devastating.
    I remember Susan well when she used to pop into your dad and Marg’s place next door on Johnstone Road, particularly around the time I was typing your thesis. How the years have flown.

    Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
    Art and Lorna Maxwell

  • Bob & Laurie Jeffs

    Ross and family – we were very sorry to hear about Susan – our thoughts are with you – Bob and Laurie Jeffs

  • Jim & Marion Massey

    Dear Ross,

    Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

    Jim & Marion Massey

  • Zelda Morrison & Family

    To Ross and ALL the family….
    With our heartfelt and sincerest sympathy to you & yours.
    So terribly sorry to read of your sad loss. Life is at times cruel & too short, so please treasure each day. Take care of each other as you go forward.
    Thinking of you all.
    With deepest condolences, aye yours, Zelda & Michele (Nelson B.C.) & Jack Jr. Morrison (Victoria, B.C.)

  • Ed and Laurie Mannings

    Our thoughts and prayers for all the family during this difficult time. Another fine person has been taken before their time. Please let your memories of a happy life together bring you some peace.

  • Bill / Donna Smith

    Dr. Ross McKay, Dr. Tim McKay and family
    Our deepest sympathy to you two and family after hearing about Susan`s death. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

  • Rob and Peggy Hinitt

    Dear Ross, Jeff, Tim, Jenny and family

    We are so sorry that we could not of been there with you all on Saturday. Our thoughts and prayers were with you during the service. We have many fond memories of our times together during your visits to Nelson and Queens Bay.
    Time is the best healer………….

  • Mary Green (Titerle)

    Susan’s family,
    I am so sorry,
    My heart goes out to you as you cope with the pain and sadness of Susan’s too early death. I am thinking of you today as you share your grief with community and celebrate the beautiful person she has been to you. Susan was a dear friend in school. Although we did not spend time together since school days one hopes friends of long ago are doing well so I am sad she had to suffer the pain of saying good-bye too soon. I had hoped to attend the service today but I had family visiting this weekend. How I remember Susan and what you have written in the obit gives me comfort as she knows family is precious. So I spoke of and honoured Susan by choosing to be with my family. She was a gem of a person and I cherish knowing such an upbeat kind of gal. Her voice still sounds in my memory as a clear, strong, reassuring voice (imagine that it is one of her gifts she used). Such a bright spark. I am sorry to not have kept in touch through all these years. Somehow, I have been very saddened to think of her not being here. She will inspire me to make the most of every moment. Take care of your grieving hearts. I will remember Susan fondly.

    With my sincere Condolences
    Mary Green

  • Emily Ringheim -Beauchamp

    Dear Ross & family
    I was very sad when Sue became ill & devastated to hear of her passing. Sue was such a talented kind lady….I’m honoured to have had her as a good friend. She has been a friend for over 40 years….and wenever we were all together there was uproarious laughter and great times. She and Eric can talk things over now and hopefully make some sense of our crazy times together!
    My love and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. The memories will be with you all forever.
    Love always. Emily

  • Walt and Lynda Hundleby

    Dear Ross and Tim and family – so sorry to learn of Susan’s passing. Condolences to you all at this sad time. Our hearts are with you. May you be comforted by wonderful memories and by the caring of family and friends. Take care. Walt and Lynda Hundleby

  • Bob and Bonnie Blank and family

    Dear Ross and family,

    We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Susan. Our family has many fond memories of times shared at St. Pat’s and especially speech arts. Sue was so devoted to her family and she will always be remembered with fondness.

    Sincerely
    Bob, Bonnie and family

  • Eastman family

    We send Ross, Tim and your families, our sincere condolences at this time. Our thoughts are with you.

  • Sonia Polson (Burling)

    Dear Ross,

    Words seem so inadequate at a time like this….my sincere condolences and caring thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time. I have many fond memories of Sue over the many years since we met at school, (especially some from our early Mom days), and every memory begins with Sue smiling and happily chatting with me. Sue’s kind and caring nature, her deep love of her family, and her genuine friendliness are just a few of the qualities that made her a special person and a beautiful friend (to me and to many others). Blessings to you and your family.

    Sonia Polson

  • Dave Hepburn

    Ross, even when inevitable, sometimes these events are hard to accept… and this is one of those. I want you to know that I mourn with you and my thoughts are with you and the kids. You are one of the finest families I’ve ever known.

  • Phyl. Greenaway

    Dear Ross, Tim and Jennifer, I can’t believe that Susan has left this world at such an early age. She had so much to give and was so wonderfully expert at it. Susan was able to stimulate and encourage the best in all the students she met, and helped them to develop a pride in their accomplishments, that will continue throughout their lives.
    Kindest regards,
    Phyl

  • Michael , Karin O'Connor and Family

    We want to let you know that we are thinking of you all and we send our love.

  • Helen & Bert Caine

    Our deepest sympathy to you.

  • Mona and Jack Leggett

    Dear Ross, Jeff, Tim, Jenny and family,

    We were so sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. She was such a dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be sadly missed. We enjoyed her friendship immensely and she always had time for a good laugh. She will always be remembered in a very special way to everyone that knew her. She played a big part in Mona’s younger years when they grew up together and shared many special times together. We were pleased to have Susan take part in our wedding celebration. Take care.
    Jack and Mona

  • Dean Rodgers

    I wish to express my deepest sympathies to Dr. Ross McKay and family on their loss.

  • Ryan McKelvie

    Dear McKay Family

    I want to offer my heartfelt condolences over the passing of Mrs. McKay. She was such a kind hearted lady and I enjoyed every moment I was able to spend in her presence. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family in your time of mourning. I know she passed away before being able to see her grandchildren grow up but I know you all will do a fantastic job of preserving her memory for them.

    Sincerely,
    Ryan McKelvie

  • Lois Brown

    Dear Ross, Jeff, Tim and Jenny,

    Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wife and mother, Susan. I have fond memories of her as a GNS Mom and know that she was truly the strong core of your remarkable family. You are all in my thoughts at this very sad time.

    Lois Brown

  • David and Debbie McCall

    Dear Ross, Jeff, Tim and Jenny

    I have many wonderful memories of Susan and the Meredith family at Shawnigan Lake. When our families sold their fun packed properties at the lake , we were so very fortunate to enjoy many more years as friends and neighbours with Ross, and Susan and your 3 fabulous children. Thank goodness for great memories. You have so many to look back on, which we hope will give you strength now and in the future.
    We are so very sorry for your loss.
    With Love, Dave and Debbie McCall

  • Howard & Jean Davey

    Dr. Ross McKay and Dr. Timothy McKay & family

    Both Jean and I are profoundly saddened by the loss of your wife. We send our condolences too, to yourself, Dr. Tim and the family. Cherish the memories!

    Howard & Jean Davey

  • Dr Donna Clements

    I am so sorry for your family’s loss.

  • Jim and Leslie Duncan

    Ross
    Our condolences to you and your family.
    We were so sorry to hear about Sue.
    Heaven will shine a lot brighter with its newest star.
    Jim & Leslie Duncan

  • Lizzie Charley

    Dear Ross, Jeff, Tim and Jenni, and all the family,
    I am so so sad to hear of Sue’s passing. I have such special happy, fun and fond memories of my time living with your family 33 years ago. Sue was so special and so kind to me. A wonderful loving, caring and calm mother. I learnt so much her and from my time with you all, it is a special chapter in my life. My love, sympathy, and big hugs go out to you all.
    With lots of love Lizzie, Charley, Rebecca and Dominic xxxx

  • Susan Dobie

    I am so sorry to hear of Susan’s death. I knew her as a kind and caring person when I dealt with her as a client at CIBC. Please pass along my condolences to the entire family and in particular, to Brenda, who I worked with.

    With much sympathy, Susan Dobie

  • Shirley Barbour

    Dear Ross,
    We want to send our sincere condolences to you and the family on the terrible loss of your wife Susan. Our
    thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
    Ian & Shirley

  • Isabel & Steven Veres

    Our sincere condolences to Dr. Ross and Dr. Timothy on the loss of a beloved Wife and Mother.
    Isabel and Steve.

  • Brenda Wilson

    I was sorry to read that Susan has died. She was a wonderful parent to work with at GNS. Her goal of doing a great job as a Mother was reflected in her three children who were well liked, talented, and a pleasure to work with at school. Condolences also to the Brambley family.
    Brenda Wilson

  • Helen Money

    Susan is a great loss to the Performing Arts Festival as a Board member, a committed section head and as a general repository of knowledge. She will be missed by all of us. We will especially miss her warm smile. But I know her loss to you her family is much greater. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  • Darren and Gelay Fryer

    Dear Ross, Tim and family,

    Our deepest condolences to you and your family . We are thinking of you at this difficult time and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

  • Dennis and Robin McMillan

    Our memories of the great times our family’s shared are the legacy that Sue left us, none better than skiing at Silver Star and the finals of training when Sue set the standard for the rest of the Damp Pants team.
    Her smiles and laughter and love will live on with us.
    Thanks Sue
    McMillan family

  • Ian and Diane McMorran

    Dear Ross and Family,

    We are sending our sincere sympathies on the passing of Susan. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

    Sincerely

    Ian and Diane

  • Jennifer & Greg Foss

    Tim, Blair & Family
    So saddened to hear of your mom’s passing Tim. Hold tight to your memories and each other. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead. Much love to you all.

  • Lois and Gerry Gass

    Ross: we just heard about Sue’s passing. Got an email from Emily also. We remember her best back in our crazy Nelson days – what a time we had. You are in our thoughts. Emily mentioned that she was coming to Victoria in the near future and will be staying with us – maybe we can see you when she is here. Take care – Lois and Gerry

  • Jody Pilling

    Members of the Board of Directors of The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival extend their sincere condolences to the McKay family. Susan made a lasting and very significant contribution to the Festival across many years, in a broad range of roles and responsibilities. Susan’s legacy within our Speech and Dramatic Arts/Choral Speech Section will continue to be recognized and celebrated. She will be missed by many colleagues and friends in the Festival community.

  • Ann and Bob Callow

    Dear Ross, Tim and all your family. We were saddened and very shocked to read that your loved wife, mother, and grandmother has passed. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time. She was obviously dearly loved and shall be missed by you all and friends from years of active life and good work in her community.

    God Bless you from Ann, Bob and the Callow family.

  • Colleen Marsel (Pimlott)

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Susan was a school friend of mine going back to Oak Bay, United Church, CGIT, sunday school, etc. She will be missed….she always was smiling as I remember her. My sincere sympathies.
    Colleen and Bob Marsel

  • The Neale Family

    We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow.

    Dave, Erin, Maddin and Grayson

  • Lynne Picard

    My thoughts are with the family and friends of Susan. I didn’t know her well, but it was easy to see the warmth, caring and thoughtfulness that was Susan. The Festival community has lost a passionate supporter, but her influence will continue in a myriad of ways.
    She will be missed by many.
    Lynne Picard

  • Herb and Iris Thornton

    We were most sorry to learn of the death of your wife and mother, Susan, and offer our sincere condolences.

  • Sara Valerie Raschke

    Dear McKay Family, Deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you all during this time. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

    Wilma (Service) Van Gilder
    Sara Valerie and Rob Raschke

  • James Mckenzie

    Dear Jeff and Ross and family.
    My heartfelt condolences at the passing of your wonderful mother and wife.
    Love, James

  • The Sweeney Famiy

    We were saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. McKay’s wife. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McKay family.

    Tanis, Neil, Matt, Katrina and Alex Sweeney

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