Susie Bate (26 Feb 1958 - 12 Sep 2023)

To celebrate the life of Susie, our dear wife, mother, nana and friend, we would like to invite you to a service and celebration on Thursday 12 October 2023 at 11.15am.

11.15am — Funeral Service. The Boundary, Garon Park, Eastern Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4FA.
We kindly suggest arriving to be seated by 11:00; please be aware it could be around ¼ mile walk from the leisure centre car park around the cricket field to The Boundary venue.

12.40–1.00pm — Committal. Sutton Road Crematorium, Southend-on-Sea SS2 5PX.
Those who wish to are invited to make the short journey from the service over to Sutton Road. The Boundary will remain open, serving refreshments in the meantime.

1.30pm approx. – Late evening — Susie’s “LifeFest” at The Boundary.

Susie says — "Guests to wear whatever they please – lots of colour but black IF they want to – with coloured buttonholes! I believe people should wear WHATEVER they feel comfortable in! But to represent me – lots of colour if possible! ... HAVE FUN – CELEBRATE ME!! HAHAHA!!"

On Friday 13 October (11.00am t.b.c.) if you are still in the area you are very welcome to join us in a walk remembering Susie along the promenade and beach, meeting at Shoebury Common South car park, Shoebury Common Road, SS3 9HG.

We kindly request no flowers, but should you wish to make a donation to charity in Susie’s memory, may we suggest:

Riverview Charitable Trust
Susie was very proud to support her son Patrick and his colleagues at this community-led charity in Purfleet. It provides education, care and support programmes paying particular attention to disadvantaged children and families.
https://localgiving.org/charity/riverview/

Myeloma UK
Providing support and funding vital research to make myeloma history.
https://memorial.myeloma.org.uk

In Susie’s words:

"I promised that I would live as long as I can and still wonder at the beauty and amazing love that surrounds me… ‘It is what it is’ and I never ever expect to forget my promise…

"For myself, I really am so very thankful for such a wonderful and loving family, such wonderful and loving friends, without whom, I know, my rather odd and sometimes difficult journey would be a very different and lonely one. Thank you, thank you to all those incredibly special people…"