The obituary notice of Susan Elizabeth DEVLIN

How do I say goodbye to my dear friend Sue? We have known each other since I was a Student Nurse at Cov and Warwick hospital all those years ago.We were colleagues that turned into a deep friendship; a friendship that spanned the decades, through the ups and downs of life, the laughter, the tears, the adventures, the hangovers, we witnessed each others lives. Sue was a dear, loyal friend who knew everything about me, so I can add "patience" to her long list of qualities. Sue, I was supposed to go first because you were meant to put my secret memory in with me, that only you knew about, and now who is going to do it? I will miss her every day, but it's only for now, because she has just gone on ahead and I will see her again, and however long it takes, she will be there for me, like she always has been.
I pray that Michael, Lucy, Christopher, Nic, James, Thomas and Daisy find the strength in the coming days and weeks to carry and bear the loss in the knowledge that they were so loved by her.
And because Sue you were our queen.....
May hosts of Angels sing thee to thy Rest.
Always in our hearts,
Wanda and Karl and Anika and Stefan
XXX

This is such sad news. Sincere condolences to Christopher, Michael and all Sue’s family, friends and colleagues on her passing. We have such lovely memories of past times. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

This was the retirement poem that we wrote from Woodside to Sue, we will all miss her, she looked after us all from the day we walked in the door till the day she left.

A Fond Farewell to Sue the Nurse

Sue the nurse is leaving — it’s time to say goodbye,
No more charts or clinic calls, just clear blue sky!
She’s traded scrubs for sandals and workdays for play,
Off on a holiday, every single day!

She hated computers (they hated her back),
Her mouse clicks were battles, her screens always black.
But face-to-face care? Oh, she was the best —
With kindness and laughter, she outshone the rest.

Loved by her patients, admired by peers,
She’s mopped up the mess and wiped away tears.
But now there’s a question that gives us the ouch —
Who’s going to sort out the doctors’ couch?!

So raise a glass high, give a cheer and round of applause,
For Sue’s off to nap, and forget about the wounds and gauze.
Retirement suits you — go laugh, rest and roam,
But don’t be surprised if we call from back home!