Susee, Donald F., 78, May 31, 2013. Visiting hours will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 6 at 11 a.m. at the Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment to be held in the Old Holy Rosary Cemetery. Arrangements by Mocker Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Donald F. Susee, 78, died May 31, 2013, at Caribou following a brief illness. He was born in Manchester, NH, on November 18, 1934, the son of the late Walter and Ida (Provost) Susee. He was a graduate of Caribou High School, Class of 1953, where he served as class President and, for the past fifty years, helped to organize class reunions.
In 1953, Mr. Susee enlisted in the Maine Army National Guard 152nd Field Artillery. In 1956, he was hired as a full time Battalion Personnel Sergent. Following his honorable discharge from the guard, Mr. Susee was employed as a loan officer with Northern National Bank, Aroostook Trust Company and Aroostook Federal Savings and Loan.
He married Natalie Beaulieu May 5, 1962. Don was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was a past member of the Fred V. Brescia Council 1870 Knights of Columbus. He was a member and past president of the Caribou Jaycees, and was an active member of the Caribou Lions Club where he served as treasurer, vice president, and director. He was an avid baseball fan, and he excelled in both baseball and softball. He organized, coached, managed and played on the Caribou “Super Suds” baseball team in the 1950’s as well as the Bosox Caribou fast pitch softball league. Don also coached/managed several Caribou youth baseball teams, including American Legion, Pony League, Babe Ruth and Caribou Little League. Don also loved to hunt, golf, and bowl.
Surviving in addition to his loving and devoted wife of over 50 years, Natalie of Caribou, are his son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Kathy Susee, and his daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and David Keaton, all of Caribou. He was blessed with four grandchildren; Erin and Evan Susee and Emily and Katie Keaton, and Don could often be found at many of their activities, supporting them; his mother-in-law, Edmay Beaulieu of Caribou; several nieces and nephews; and his lifelong friends, Larry and Brenda Swafford of Woodland. Mr. Susee was predeceased by two sisters, Ray Dow and Jeannelle Trembley, and three brothers, Walter Jr., Robert, and Maxwell Susee.
Friends may visit with the family at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday June 6, 2013, from the Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Old Holy Rosary Cemetery. Following the service, all are invited to a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at the parish center. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Susee may do so through C-A-N-C-E-R of Presque Isle. Envelopes are available through the funeral home. www.mockler funeralhome.com.
