Susan Schwenk Colledge of Southampton died on February 18, 2017, in Lucia’s Room at Southampton Hospital, of cancer. She was 74.
A self-described avid gardener, boater, baker, kayaker and rug hooker, she was instrumental in forging new trails for the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. She was also a dedicated volunteer for the Coalition for Women’s Cancers, the Garden of Hope and Lucia’s Angels.
Ms. Colledge was predeceased by her husband, Billy, in 2004; and her parents, Robert and Mary (Fairweather) Schwenk. She is survived by a son, Jason of Southampton; a daughter, Jennifer of Middle Island; a brother, Robert of East Moriches, her uncle and aunt, Ralph and Peggy Schwenk of Bridgehampton; and a niece, nephews and numerous cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Parrish Memorial Hall, Herrick Road, in Southampton.