BRIGGS, Susan

Born on January 12, 1969. Passed away October 1, 2024.

Passed away peacefully at Maryvale Private Hospital Morwell on 1st October 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Aged 55 years.

Dearly loved and loving partner of Joe Burzese.

Much loved mother of Shea and Kiara.

Loved sister of Rod Briggs.

 

Life is not measured by the years you lived

But by the love you gave and the things you did.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway , TraralgonView Map
The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Susan Briggs will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on WEDNESDAY (October 9th, 2024) commencing at 11.00am.

In lieu of flowers on line donations to Breast Cancer Trials would be appreciated.

Susan’s service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. Joe so saddend by the passing of Sue! The short time l knew and Sue Woodside beach caravan park enjoying a couple l won,t forget!! My sincere condolences to you and family Joe! Johno.

    Allen ( Johno) Johnstone October 2, 2024
  2. Deepest sympathy Joe, Shea and Kiara on the passing of Sue, she was a lovely and friendly and will be missed. Thinking of you all and sending love Robert and Denise Mackay.

    Denise Mackay October 2, 2024
  3. Always the life of the party & the biggest smile in the room!
    The kindest, most genuine soul ever. You impacted so many people’s lives Sue, a truly inspirational woman.
    Love & strength to all the family.
    Rip Briggs xx

    Lisa October 2, 2024
  4. My sincere condolences to Joe, Shae and Kiara. I went to high school with Sue and have fond memories of her. Over the past years we would run into each other and it was like I only saw her yesterday. Sue was so kind, caring and funny. She absolutely loved her family and friends. RIP beautiful Sue. They say only the good die young and you my friend were amazing . I’m so sorry your life was cut short. xx

    Jennifer Hammond October 2, 2024
  5. Sue, you would’ve had no idea the impact you had on People.
    The fun that you created and were part of, making sure everyone was included. How your smile would light up a room, the friendliness you exuded. Rest in Peace my Roller friend.

    Bernadette October 3, 2024
  6. My condolences to Joe, Shae & Kiara, brother Rod.
    Briggsy was one of kind, always smiling and up for a chat every time I’ve run into her, she will be sorely missed 🤍🕊

    Cindy Wright October 3, 2024
  7. Joe,Shea and Kiara. We are so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. So young with so much more to live. Her beaming smile lit up her face. Our thoughts are with you as you face the tough times ahead. Rest in peace Sue.
    Suzy and Phil Maxwell

    Suzy Maxwell October 3, 2024
  8. Deep felt condolences to Sue’s family & friends. She was a beautiful soul & one of kindest people I’ve ever met. Remebering the fun times in the Playgroup days when our kids were little.
    Love Trace x

    Tracey Bremner October 3, 2024
  9. Myself and all your Roller friends are saddened to hear that you have left us. You have been an inspiration and incredible companion for all of us . RIP lovely xo

    Efey Grapsa October 3, 2024
  10. Deepest sympathy to Joe Shea & Kiara on the sad loss of Sue , a wonderful person . Thinking of you all . Love Di & Bernie (dec) xxxx
    Life is so unfair 💔💔

    DIANNE VIZARD October 3, 2024
  11. Heart felt sympathy to Sue’s immediate and extended family. Remembered as a woman who cared passionately for her family and her extensive friendship network. Solid as a rock. Soft as a butterfly.

    Margaret Seymour October 3, 2024
  12. Sending love and strength to Sue’s family and friends at this difficult time.
    You will be remembered with a smile Sue, you and your beautiful smile will be missed.
    XxxOoo

    Kylie Marslen October 3, 2024
  13. Our sympathy to Joe and family thinking of you all.
    Love and thoughts, from all the Heesom and Hoghton families

    Leanne Ormrod October 3, 2024
  14. Sue was always such a positive, beautiful person and how lucky we were to call her a friend.
    Wonderful memories we will keep. Sending so much love to Joe, Shea and Kiara. xx
    Love Rajko & Vikki

    Vikki October 3, 2024
  15. Sending our love & thoughts to Joe, Shea and Kiara at this toughest of times.
    Sue will be so deeply missed.She was an absolute legend, a beautiful soul who adored her family.
    We’ll treasure the memories of how much Sue made us laugh, how much she genuinely cared and her inspiring resilience in the face of so much hardship.
    RIP Susie. Love you.
    Lynda & Steve McRae and family xx

    Lynda McRae October 3, 2024
  16. Our deepest condolences 🙏 to all of the family. Sue was a shining 🌟 light who always made people smile. Rest in peace 🕊️ Briggsy you leave behind many memories ❤️ for us to remember and I’ll always remember your beaming smile. Xxxx

    Lisa Donohoe October 3, 2024
  17. You were so loved my friend and will be so sadly missed .
    Love to your family at this devastating time .xx

    Michelle Lamont October 3, 2024
  18. Love to all, Sue was one of the most amazing people I have ever known in my life. Sue you were one in a million! Love you eternally xx

    Barb October 3, 2024
  19. You were an-amazing person & friend. To many memories to share, salutah’ was your favourite saying before a shot after your contiki tour in your 20’s. You had the best time! I will forever miss you and are very grateful for our private chats these past few years. Our friendship meant a lot to me. Love to Joe, shea & kiara. My heart breaks 💔

    Barb October 3, 2024
  20. A beautiful soul with a wicked sense of humor who will be sadly missed by so many. Thanks for the laughs Sue, I will miss beautiful you. .

    Jan Street October 4, 2024
  21. A beautiful life taken way too soon. Sue will be remembered by us as a caring soul who always had time to check in with a kind word. Our love goes out to Joe, Shea, Kiara and your families. She spoke of you all often and with great love and pride xxx

    Steph, Isaac, Zala and Tabari Abas October 4, 2024
  22. Our Deepest Sympathy Joe Shea & Kiara and to Rod and family on the sad loss of Sue , a wonderful person, always a smile and a hello, life of the party. Treasure all the beautiful memories and fun times had. Sending love to you all. Brian, Julie, Emily and Jack Chapman ❤️

    Julie October 4, 2024
  23. Such a lovely, funny, bubbly lady who will be sadly missed. Thoughts go out to the whole family

    Vanessa, EJ & Zav & rest of the Sherlock family October 4, 2024
  24. The world has lost a beautiful soul. We had a tonne of fun and lots of laughs growing up. Always the life of the party. My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. RIP Briggsy ❤️🕊️

    Jodie Bird October 4, 2024
  25. My deepest condolences to Joe Shae Kiara & Rod.
    You fought bloody hard my friend & I’m so proud of you because only us & family know how hard it is.
    I will miss you more than you can imagine.  Your fabulous smile, your wit and your laughter, gee you cracked us up every time we met up.
    Rest peacefully Sue until we meet again. 😇♥️
    LeeAnn, Sean, Samantha & Kirsty Elliston

    LeeAnn Elliston October 4, 2024
  26. You brought a ray of sunlight with you wherever you went Sue. I’ll never forget our fun times on our trips together in our youth.
    You have lived life to the fullest and will be surely missed.
    My family & I send our deepest condolences to
    Joe, Kiara & Shea ♥️

    Angelean Milner October 4, 2024
  27. Dear Joe, Shea, and Kiara,
    I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sue. My heart goes out to you during this incredibly difficult time.
    I have fond memories of the times we shared in our late teens, and I am grateful for the chance to reconnect with her again in our fifties at mingle and jingle. A down to earth person with a massive heart of gold. 🖤🤍🖤🤍

    Sam Soutar October 4, 2024
  28. A truly beautiful, stoic, and hilarious woman, Sue always took the time to show genuine care for others. I will cherish our last laugh at the hospital recently and how she lit up every room.

    My sincere condolences to Joe, Kiara, Shea, Jade, and your families. Sue cherished her family, and always spoke of you with love and appreciation.

    Kaitlin Embry October 4, 2024
  29. Sincere sympathy to Joe, Shea and Kiara. So many great memories of our times at Commercial Rd Primary School. Remembering Sue as one of the funniest and kindest I know, who so enjoyed a good time. Gone too soon!
    Debbie Mini Winnie.xo

    Debbie Winterburn October 4, 2024
  30. Our Deepest Condolences to Joe,Shae and Kiara on the passing of your beautiful partner and mother Sue who will be sadly missed by all very fond memories xx

    Ken,Sandra,Hayley.,Nicholas and Emily

    Sandra Mills October 4, 2024
  31. Dearest Kiara and family
    My deepest condolences to all
    I am so sorry for your loss
    Thinking of you
    Mandy xxx

    Mandy October 5, 2024
  32. To Joe, Shea, Kiara and Family,

    So Sorry to hear about Sue, our family will never forget all the fun memories we had at Woodside, shed parties” and family get togethers.

    We will be thinking of you all at this difficult time.

    Kind Regards

    Bina & Daryl, Brodie, Shelby

    Bina Logue October 5, 2024
  33. Our deepest sympathies to Joe , Shea , Kiara and Family on the tragic loss of Sue💔
    We had some amazing times together , ours was a very special friendship that I will forever treasure , rest peacefully old friend
    Shaggy , Glen , Tiarne, Jorja and Dylan
    Xxxxx

    Shelley October 6, 2024
  34. Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beautiful mum & partner.

    We were lucky enough to have had Sue as a much treasured & important part of our work family many years ago in Madden St, for that we will be forever grateful.

    🤍🤍 The Parkinson Family xxx

    Brian & Janet Parkinson October 6, 2024
  35. Joe, Shea and Kiara we are so deeply sorry for your loss. We will always cherish the memories of all the laughs and good times we shared. Sue had a special way of bringing humour into every moment, and those memories will always make us smile.
    Sending you all our love and strength during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Briggsy.
    Lots of love Narelle, Josh, Tahlia and Jacob xxxx

    Narelle Bloomfield October 6, 2024
  36. My deepest sympathy to Joe, Shae, Kiara, and all of Sue’s extended family and friends.

    Sue lit up a room with her beautiful smile and bubbly personality. Her jokes and banter would leave us all in stitches. One of the most caring and thoughtful people I have met. Sue certainly left special footprints on the hearts of all who knew her.

    I’ll cherish those footprints she left on mine.

    Rest easy Sue. I’ll think of you often and always smile x

    Sending love to you all at this difficult time.

    Brooke, Burkey, Judd, Evie and Lottie xx

    Brooke Burke October 6, 2024
  37. Sending our deepest condolences and loads of love to Joe, Shae & Kiara 🥰
    My heart is broken for all that loved her.
    Briggsy, you were the creator of so many of our good times, shenanigans, loads of laughs and amazing memories that we will forever cherish.
    Heaven is in for a good time 🥳
    Rest peacefully my friend
    Love you ❤️
    Vera, Abbey and Nathan

    Vera Welsh October 7, 2024
  38. RIP Sue you at peace now .you will be sadly missed by your family.

    Kathy and Ron Sherlock October 7, 2024
  39. Deepest sympathy to Joe, Shea & Kiara on the sad loss of Sue. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time Dave and Marie.

    David & Marie Little October 7, 2024
  40. Thinking of you all taken to soon one special lady lots of good memories lots of love Elaine,,janine, Rachel ,Nicole and families xxx

    Elaine Hewat October 7, 2024
  41. Sue was that friend that it might be a while between catch ups but every time we did, we continued where we left off as if it was yesterday. That smile and laugh were infectious, and the jokes rolled freely.

    All our love Joe, Shea and Kiara.
    Jason and Lisa

    Jason Sharp October 7, 2024
  42. Our dearest Sue, we are saddened to hear of your passing.
    The impact you had on our kids will never be forgotten!
    You will and always will be one of Lucas’ greatest support systems!
    Without you, he wouldn’t be where he is now!
    Gone but never forgotten!
    Our deepest sympathies are passed on to Sue’s family! And to Shae and Kiara, your mum was one of the greatest!
    With all our love, Jemma and Lucas 🤍

    Jemma Cameron October 7, 2024
  43. Thinking of you all at this difficult time…
    Sue was such a beautiful soul. She cared for everyone she met, and would go out of her way to make everyone feel loved.
    She made us laugh and sometimes cry with laughter. We had many fun adventures at concerts.
    Rest in peace Suzy! Our memories of you will stay with us forever! 💔💔

    Donna October 7, 2024
  44. Sending our deepest condolences to Joe, Shea, Kiara and Jade, Sue you were selfless, kind, strong, hilarious and a beautiful soul. We have laughed, cried and supported each other since the day we met, I will talk about you forever and laugh with the amazing memories of our cherished friendship. Love you and miss you so much already my beautiful friend, love Sue, Bruce, Marlee, Kiah & Tyler.xo

    Sue Hillier October 7, 2024
  45. A beautiful human 💗 inside and out
    You fought the good fight my friend
    I will miss our funny convos
    Love to Joe Shea and Kiara

    Debra Raeburn October 8, 2024
  46. So Saddened to see this news, taken way too soon. Smile never changed from High School. Condolences to family and friends 🫂

    Bronwyn Woodward October 8, 2024
  47. To Joe, Shae and Kiara,
    We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Sue. What a character she was, always up for a laugh and a good time.
    Hold those memories close.
    Love from the Lissa family x

    Claude and Suzie Lissa October 9, 2024
  48. Rest peacefully Sue , thinking of all the family at this sad time
    Always remain in your heart 💓

    Janine kulundzic October 9, 2024
  49. Rest peacefully Sue , thinking of all the family at this sad time . Memories will always remain

    Janine kulundzic October 9, 2024
  50. Our deepest sympathy to Joe and family at this very sad time. Sue was a beautiful fun lady with a huge smile and big heart.
    Our thoughts are with you.
    Rob & Sandy Lobb

    Rob and Sandy Lobb October 9, 2024