Susan Marie Reed (Liberatore, Parker) of Mansfield, Massachusetts (formerly of Dorchester, Canton, and Hanson), died peacefully on January 22, 2024, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Susan was 59.
Susan was born on April 16, 1964 to Margaret (Barrett) Parker, who predeceased her. She was the middle child, growing up in Dorchester with her sisters and brothers. Susan graduated from Cardinal Cushing Central High in South Boston in 1982. Following graduation, she worked as a Case Coordinator at the Boston Municipal Court until she retired.
Susan is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 45 years, Paul Reed, who was truly the love of her life, and by her beloved children: Joseph Paul Parker Reed and Keri Mary Reed and her partner Steven Wheaton, and grandchildren: Steven Paul Mahon (9), Lily Marie Mahon (7), and Rylee Rae Wheaton (21 months).
Susan is also survived by her cherished sisters and their spouses: Peggy Ann (Liberatore Roldan) Patel and her husband Kaushal; Cheryl Liberatore and her partner Bill Brothers; Crystal Parker; Jenny Seeger and her husband Bill; sibling Pat Hart; and by her brother Paul Parker McCambridge and his wife Diane. Susan was predeceased by her brother Lamont Childers, who was survived by his wife Patricia.
She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews: Glenn Liberatore; Lauren Parker; Amanda (Roldan) Gorham and her husband Patrick; Paul Parker III and his partner Kelsey; Mary Parker and her partner Kayla Scriven; Robert Parker and his partner Autumn; Maggie Parker; and great-nieces Arianna (13), Abigail (11), Pia (9), Athena (6) & Leila (6), and great-nephews Christopher (20), Paul (14), Matthew (10) Silas (9) and Samuel (6), Ethan (5) & Bob (5 months) She is also survived by her dearest friend, Maureen Towle.
Susan loved life, and lived it to its fullest! She especially enjoyed spending time with family - at holidays, birthdays, graduations, recitals – any excuse to get together with the large clan she was so devoted to. She also enjoyed music, sewing, reading, movies, and was an avid court tv fan (likely influenced by her many years working in the courts herself!).
Susan Marie Reed wasn’t just one thing in her life, she was many: an amazing wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, and most importantly she was a force for good. No matter who you were, she found a way to impact your life in an amazing way. She was a great friend who lent an ear, a shoulder, or a hug whenever it was needed. She was a revered role model to the many who dared to live to her standards.
Susan always knew how to make people feel special and never held back her love. Her contagious humor brought joy and laughter to all those she met. It was one of her most memorable traits! She always found ways of making others smile with her wit.
She will be remembered as an intelligent, funny, loving, and compassionate person who found the joy in each moment and who found meaning in giving to others.
Susan was an amazing soul whom God took too soon. But there’s no doubt she will fly high over us all, looking down and continuing to push us to thrive, offering guidance into our brightest days to come.
We will love you forever and always, Susan. In our hearts for eternity.
In honor of Susan’s wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 12:00-4:00, at the Adams Heights Men’s Club (63 Bower Road, Quincy, MA 02169). Cash Bar.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brigham and Women’s Giving Fund or BAMSI.