Susan E. Atherton Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts Obituary

Susan E. Atherton

<p>Susan E Atherton passed away March 17, 2023. Sue, as she liked to be called, was the daughter of Robert and Pauline (Packard) Atherton. She is survived by her husband, Paul Sabin, sister Shirley Davis, brothers Paul (Gerry) Atherton, Lewis (Betty) Atherton and step-daughter Sara Terrill and her sons, as well as her niece, nephews and cousins.&nbsp;She was predeceased by her husband James Terrill and her parents. </p><p>Sue was a 1976 graduate of Mohawk Trail Regional High School.&nbsp; Sue was employed at Country Bank in Shelburne Falls, Lamson and Goodnow Manufacturing Company, Lunt Silversmiths in Greenfield and most recently at Frank LaBelle Sales and Service of Buckland. </p><p>For the last 20 years she owned and operated the Atherton Farm growing and selling flower and vegetable plants at her farmstand. Sue gave her time and energy to many non-profits in Franklin County.&nbsp; </p><p>A Celebration of Sue’s life will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Mary Lyon Congregational Church in Buckland at 1:00. All family and friends are invited, and to a reception, downstairs in the church, following the celebration. </p><p>In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a local non-profit organization in memory of Sue. </p>
December 3, 1957 - March 17, 202312/03/195703/17/2023
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Sal and Bob Spencer
March 22, 2023
Sue, our great friend and neighbor, your absence leaves the community diminished. We will miss your happy smile, your company, your knowledge of agriculture, your generous spirit, and so much more. You remain in our hearts; a friend and source of light even in memory.
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March 20, 2023
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Barbara A. Raymond
March 19, 2023
I was so sorry to hear of Sue's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her when I went up to the farm. Whether it was with my husband giving a hand with her bailer repairs or buying my vegetable. I will certainly miss her friendly, outgoing personality. Sending my since... Continue Reading
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jody stewart
March 19, 2023
my heart weeps for all who knew and loved and admired and shared and talked and laughed and learned from her
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Heather Gray
March 19, 2023
You were a cornerstone of Ashfield Farmers Market - whenever we got to chat it was a pleasure. You were always a warm-hearted and calm amidst the hectic times we sometimes had at market
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Janice Sorensen and Michael Hoberman
March 19, 2023
It is with such deep respect for her integrity, strength and resilience that Michael and I will be donating to the Mary Lyon Foundation in Sue’s honor.
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Glenda S.
March 19, 2023
Oh Sue, I will miss conversations about tomatoes and what is new in the garden. I miss you already. Thank you for always being so friendly and welcoming. My deepest sympathy to your family.
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Luahn Page
March 19, 2023
Sue was one of the first people to welcome me into the community when my husband became minister of the Mary Lyon Church. I feel so honored by the friendship that she extended to me and that deepened over the years. I will miss her wisdom, grace and willingness to trul... Continue Reading
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Lois Bascom
March 19, 2023
Sue took an annual order of flowers for the Shelburne Senior Center tubs and always gave us a huge discount on the plants. She was extremely generous and kind to all. I miss her already.
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Richard Warner
March 19, 2023
With deepest sympathy
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