30/07/2025
In Loving Memory of Susan Robinson
1946 – 2025
It is with deep sorrow that Sue’s family share the sad news that she passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on 10th July, aged 79.
She will be deeply missed by her brother Rowland, her three children Debbie, Caroline and Paul, as well as her many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and her great grandchild. Her love, strength and presence will be remembered always.
Sue was born and raised in Lancaster, the second child of Rowland and Joan Casson, and sister to Paul, Rowland and Annette. She is now peacefully reunited with her parents and siblings who went before her, with her beloved brother Rowland remaining her surviving sibling.
Sue attended Glasson Dock School in her early years, followed by St Peter’s Cathedral School. Her time in education was sadly cut short at the age of 15 due to a serious car accident in which she sustained significant injuries, including a fractured skull and a broken pelvis, an early challenge she met with quiet resilience that would come to define her character.
In 1965, Sue married Peter Robinson, establishing their home together in Lancaster and raising their three children. Peter sadly passed away in 2006.
Sue went on to become a counsellor, a role she held with great compassion and commitment. She continued working well beyond retirement age. Her calming presence and empathetic nature touched countless lives across her community.
In her personal life, Sue found great joy in simple pleasures – in her younger years she loved to dance, she enjoyed meals out with family and theatre trips all over the country with her granddaughter Ashleigh.
Her four grandchildren - James, Ashleigh, Jacob and Jack - and great-granddaughter Emmie were her greatest pride. Both Sue and Peter played a significant and loving role in their grandchildren’s upbringing, and the values they shared will live on through them.
Sue was the heart of her family – a true matriarch who led with warmth, kindness and quiet strength. To all who knew her, she was, in her own way, “practically perfect in every way.”
A funeral Service in celebration of Sue’s life will be held at
Beetham Hall Crematorium
on Wednesday 6th August at 3:30pm
As purple was Sue’s favourite colour, some may choose to wear or carry something purple in her memory – though this is by no means expected. A small touch such as lipstick, nail varnish, a tie, handkerchief, a flower, or simply holding her in your thoughts is more than enough.
Should you wish to make a charitable donation in memory of Sue, they would gratefully be received to support the work of St John’s Hospice, care of the funeral director.
Greg Hodgkinson Independent Funeral Director
Lancaster Funeral Home
99 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RH
Tel: 01524 231 900
Email: Lancaster@greghodgkinsonfunerals.co.uk
