Susan Lee "Susie" Canby's Obituary
Susan Lee “Susie” Canby, 67, of Washington, VA, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in her home. She was born March 27, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to the late Medford and Margaret Canby.
Susie was a special education teacher and legal aid lawyer. She dedicated herself to making the world a better place for people as well as animals. She was a loving mother to her son, A.J., whom she adopted 32 years ago, as an infant.
Susie is survived by her wife, Anita Howard; her son, A.J. Canby; one sister, Annie Canby (Peter Bresnan), one brother, Medford Canby, III (Beth), two nieces, Emma Bresnan and Claire Bresnan; God-daughter, Jennah Colberg; and special friend, Beth Colberg.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA with Rev. Amy Yount officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Those unable to attend in person are invited to join the service via livestream at
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1625706074124148
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Susie’s name to RAWL – Rappahannock Animal Welfare League: PO Box 396, Amissville, VA 20106 or https://www.rawldogs.org/donate/ or RappCats: PO Box 307, Washington, VA 22747 or https://www.rappcats.org/donate
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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