HUDSON — Susan F. (Pelton) Appel, the epitome of Joy, Love and Giving, aged 68, and a fifty year resident of Hudson, passed away peacefully Sept. 13, 2010, surrounded by her family and friends after a year long journey with Ovarian Cancer.
Born in Fairhaven, daughter of William and Helen (Knowlton) Pelton, Sue graduated from Fairhaven High School and then went on to complete a degree at Fisher College in Boston. Sue worked in high technology as a successful marketing professional for many years. She loved to travel and spent many winters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sue was proud to be an early riser and embraced life with joy, a spirit of adventure, and created a loving environment wherever she went. Sue has touched the lives of many people through her kind and giving heart.
Sue is survived by her children, Carolyn Appel of Woodside, Calif., Charles Appel and his wife Rebecca of Hudson, Gregory Appel and his wife Deirdre of San Francisco, Calif. and Kevin Appel and his wife Lisa of Danbury, Conn. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Abigail, Madeline, Maggie, Cody, William, Mary and Brendan; her former husband of forty five years, Samuel Appel; her brother, Peter Pelton of Texas and his family and several dear cousins.
Sue also leaves an extensive community of friends who lifted her spirits, just as she lifted theirs throughout her lifetime.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 17th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Street, Wood Square, Hudson. Burial will take place in Fairhaven at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Sept. 16th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Memory of Sue may be made to: Boston Ronald McDonald House, 229 Kent Street, Brookline, MA 02446, http://www.ronaldmcdonaldhouseboston.org/how.htm (www.tighehamilton.com).
Local arrangements are by Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford. www.wilsonchapel.net.