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Suzanne Carolan Obituary

Carolan, Suzanne (nee O'Malley), age 62, beloved wife of Raymond, loving mother of Bernadette (Timothy) O'Donoghue, John (Amy), Kevin (Anne), Andrew (Elizabeth), cherished grandmother of Ashley, Luke, Abigail, Padraig, Jack and Peter, loving daughter of the late Hugh and Susan O'Malley, dear sister of John, Hugh retired CPD (Helen), Sr. Rosemary, CSJ, Martin retired CPD (Rachel), Sr. Kathleen, CSJ, Bernadette (Thomas) Lynch, Patricia (James) Cahill, Michael, the late Thomas, James CPD (Colleen), fond daughter-in-law of the late Andrew and Celia Carolan, devoted sister-in-law of the late Sr. Mary Adrienne Carolan, BVM, the late Dennis (Marie), the late Kathleen (the late Cornelius) McShane, the late Andrew (Margaret), the late Patrick, John retired CPD, kind aunt to many nieces and nephews. A wonderful friend and neighbor to all. Funeral service Monday, 10:30 a.m., from Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, to St. Viator Church, 4170 W. Addison. Mass 11 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, DesPlaines. Visitation Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please reach out to someone in need in memory of Suzanne or make donations to the R.E.S.T. Shelter for Men, 941 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60640. 773-784-0909.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
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John Carolan

March 30, 2004

I just wanted to extend my condolences on the loss of your mother. I went to St. Pat's with John and graduated a few years ahead of him. Growing up you were either part of the Ray Carolan clan from St. viators or the Jack Carolan clan from St. Matthias. I don't know your family other than going to school with John but I can tell you I have heard many good things over the years about your family. God Bless you during this time.



John, Gretchen and Sean Carolan

St. Pat's clss of 85

Susan Schell Cargill

March 26, 2004

I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Suzanne. I was just about to call her for our 45th high school reunion. Bernadette, know that we will say a prayer for you and all of her family. I will always have happy memories of Suzanne!

Karen Fortunato-Florio

March 26, 2004

Bernadette & Family:



I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless You and your family.

Bob Healy

March 26, 2004

My condolances to Martin and all the O'Malley family on the death of your sister.She is in the Healy family prayers.

Bob

Danielle O'Donoghue

March 24, 2004

FOOTSTEPS IN THE DUST



Whenever her foot

Touched the ground

There were smiles

All around

Whenever her eyes

Blinked a little

The world got happier

Little by little.



Just the sound

Of her very voice

Touches those

All around

Whenever she smiled

It shone for a mile

And everyone

Did it astound.



Her spirit is free now,

To do what she pleases

Yes,

Her I release.



To me,

She’s a saint

And always will be

I’m glad for her now,

Her kind soul is free

I’m sure that all who knew her could see

How much she loved all of you

Him, her, and me



And now she’s in Heaven

In God’s arms,

You see.



She’s watching over each of us,

Watching from above

She’s telling us

Within our hearts

To spread all sorts of love



I know everyone loved her

In each and every way

And for every person did she pray,

Each and every day,

And I’m just here to say…



Mrs. Carolan,

I know your watching,

Watching over me

And like I’m telling all these people

I know that you can see

How we preserve your footsteps

That you left in the dust,

On your way up to heaven,

Ever so carefully.







A poem by

Danielle Eileen O’Donoghue



Dedicated to

Suzanne Carolan

July 23, 1941-March 18, 2004

JACK AND EILEEN MCNICHOLAS

March 22, 2004

Dear Jim and Family,



Please accept our condolences on the loss of your sister.

Marybeth & Kevin Walsh

March 21, 2004

And may God hold her in the palm of his hand. What a beautiful, grace-full lady. Ray and family, you are in our hearts and prayers during these difficult times. We will surely miss Suzanne.

Emilie Yount

March 20, 2004

To Martin, Rachel,and Family: I am very sorry for the family loss. I am sorry I cannot attend the service as I will be out of town but your extended family and Suzanna are in my prayers. God Bless.

Heidi T. Dreier/Aradas

March 20, 2004

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

With Sympathy,

Heidi(Dreier),Michael, Dakota and Alexandra Patricia Aradas

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