À LA DOUCE MÉMOIRE DE Susan Ann Hedger
December 3, 1952 – November 16, 2025
It is with much sadness that I announce the passing of my spouse, best friend and soulmate of 45 years, Susan Ann Hedger. Susan passed peacefully on Sunday, November 16th, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years Roger Beauchamp, her sisters Sandra King (Fred), Sheila Hedger (Sally Butler) and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Sue battled her cancer with a positive attitude and at times with humour and was always ready to console others. Sue was a graphic artist for the Federal Government Finance Department for 34 years and a lifetime lover of animals, a combination that brought her by chance to design the logo for the Ottawa Humane Society. She always looked forward to her yearly “girls only” cruise with sister Sandra, niece Melinda and friend Marilyn.
Thank you to the nurses of the 5th and 6th floors at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus for taking good care of Sue during her many stays. A special thank you to palliative care doctor, Dr. Daniel Vincent and to the many hard-working nurses and volunteers at La Maison de L’Est Hospice who made sure that Sue’s passing was done with dignity and peacefully.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date with the immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Humane Society would be greatly appreciated.
Gone, but never far from our hearts. Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Roger,
We were deeply saddened to hear about Sue »s passing! Our hearts ache for you during this incredibly difficult time.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Her love for life and animals made her shine!! I hope you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared and in the love that surrounds you now. If you need anything at all, someone to talk to, we are available anytime.
Thank you for notifying us,
Our deepest sympathies,
Diane and Art
Roger, my sincerest condolences. I will always remember her fondly and especially for her manner of welcoming me into the Finance family of friends and co-workers.
I hope in time wonderful memories will supplant the ache in your heart.
God Bless
« Toutes mes plus sincères condoléances. France et moi sommes de tout cœur avec toi et ta famille en cette période douloureuse.
Dearest Roger and family. Kim and I are so sad to hear that Sue has passed. May her beautiful and loving memories bring you comfort during these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My best friend and my Sister Sue. Doesn’t get much closer than that. I will love you forever and you will always be with me. I cannot believe how many amazing memories we made together over the years. From that little pain in the ass baby sister to the feisty, strong person that I fell in love with. You never let anything get in the way of a good time:-). From our trips to Toronto to visit Irene and Harry to our Girls Trips to Vegas and beyond. Our many cruises in the NCL Haven will forever be etched in my memory. I miss you…….
A sad passing for the family. A donation in her honour was made to the Ottawa Humane Society.
Je suis profondément attristée par la nouvelle de ta perte Roger. Mes plus sincères condoléances à toi et sa famille. Que la force soit avec vous tous, à travers ce moment difficile.
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I am so deeply saddened by your Lost Roger. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and her family. May the strength be there for you all, through this difficult time.
Mes sinceres sympathies a toi Roger et toute la belle famille. Cela est tres triste. Je garde que de beaux souvenire de Sue. Ses bons conseils, ses rires si intense, son amitier, son amoure.
Please accept our deepest condolences. Sue was a wonderful lady with a great sense of humour and an honest disposition. She appeared to have a great love of the world in general and we are grateful that we got to know her.
Rodge….we are close by…if ever you need us for us for a chat, a coffee, a ride, anything at all…keep us in mind!
Cher Roger,
C’est avec grande tristesse que nous apprenons que Sue nous a quittés. On sympathise grandement avec toi et tes proches pour le vide qu’elle va laisser auprès de tous. Linda et moi garderont tous les beaux moments passés en sa compagnie pour toujours .
Bon courage mon ami,
Yves et Linda
Sue, I will miss you immensely. I feel very sad about your passing. I have sent a donation in your name to the Ottawa Humane Society and I am sure they will put it to good use. 1 1
Cher Roger,
C’est avec une profonde tristesse que j’ai appris le décès de ta précieuse Sue. Je tiens à t’offrir mes plus sincères condoléances.
Je garderai toujours en mémoire les nombreuses heures que nous avons passées ensemble, à préparer les Powerpoint de monsieur Martin, à partager des idées et des rires. Vous étiez inséparables, si naturellement complémentaires, et votre complicité rayonnait dans tout ce que vous faisiez.
Sache que ta peine est partagée. Sue laisse derrière elle le souvenir d’une collègue exceptionnelle et d’une personne d’une grande humanité.
Avec toute ma sympathie, à toi et tous les membres de votre famille,
Julie et Daniel
Susan and I were the closest of friends for many years. So close in fact, that we referred to ourselves as the Bobbsey Twins, having had so many similar life experiences. A friendship that lasts for 50 years ìs based on trust and love. « We’re like two peas in a pod! » Sue would say..Death, you won’t end this relationship. It will be different, but will last forever. A donation will be sent to the OHS.
Sue, your fun filled, kind and loving spirit was a trade make of your time with us. It is a promise that we will cherish all those memories, they will be honoured and forever remember the sheer joy you brought to our lives.
RIP our friend, we will take it from here on your behalf.
With our love and respect,
Marlene and Al
“Oh, they say people come, say people go
This particular diamond was extra special” – Everglow – Coldplay.
Dearest Sue, we will miss your humour and your beautiful smile, your positive attitude, no matter what the universe threw at you. You were a diamond bright light!
Dearest Roger, we are all here for you, whatever you need.
We are so fortunate that we shared so many Baton Rouge lunches, the four of us. OMG the laughter we shared together!
Always thought we had one more lunch together ……
Love always, Blair and Janice
Roger, my deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. As part of the Graphics family, it was such a privilege and honour to work with Sue. She was an incredibly smart and thoughtful person. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
My deepest condolences to the family. My late parents Huguette & Andy absolutely loved you, I hope they greeted you with loving arms.
My deepest condolences to the family. My late parents Huguette & Andy absolutely loved you, I hope they greeted you with loving arms.