S Susan E. (Habershaw) Root

PAXTON – Susan E. (Habershaw) Root, 59, of Pleasant Street, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in Tuft's New England Medical Center, Boston, after a courageous 7-year battle with Leukemia, with her loving family at her side.

Susan leaves her husband of 38 years, John C. Root; her son, Lennart W. Root and his wife Michelle of Holden, Maine; her daughter, Sara E. Root-Simone and her husband Scott of Paxton; five grandchildren, Austin Root, Jordan McCollum and Garrett McCollum, all of Holden, Maine; and Maia and Ronin Simone of Paxton; two sisters, Catherine Eklund and her husband John of Phillipston and Mary Ann Gleezen and her husband Kerry of Minot, Maine; two brothers, Peter Habershaw and his wife Diane of Chaumont, New York and Charles Habershaw of Athol; and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.

Susan was born in Providence, Rhode Island, daughter of Robert and Marie Irene (Hall) Habershaw and lived in North Attleboro before moving to Barre, then living in Paxton for the past 38 years. She was a member of the last graduating class from Barre High School and earned degrees from the New England School of Accounting, Central New England College and earned a B.A. in Humanities from Clark University, all in Worcester.

Susan worked in the Accounting Department of Worcester County National Bank before raising her children. She also worked briefly for Central New England College before working at The Goddard Library at Clark University as an Administrative Assistant to the University Librarian for almost 20 years. She was a member of St. Columba Church in Paxton and was involved in varying capacities with a number of local organizations and groups. She also coordinated all the activities and events of the Friends of Goddard Library. Susan was past president of the Paxton Women's Club and enjoyed travelling in the U.S. and Ireland, photography and her iris gardens. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of the Goddard Library, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608; or the Massachusetts Audubon Society, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.

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