Cycling and travelling the world - her dreams come true
Suzette joined the Freewheelers in 1994 and for years was a longtime, active, involved member of the Club. In the early years she held the position of Communications Director and later as Publicity Director produced many amazing, creative newsletters. She was always ready to share her artistic talents. She was previously honoured as an Outstanding Freewheeler at the Legacy Tree dedication at Harold Black Park in Fonthill on September 13, 2024.
Together she and husband, Evan attended every Freewheeler event, especially enjoying the potluck/dance evenings which were held at the Old Pelham Town Hall, with music supplied by Tom Bailey. She could often be found on the stage with a few friends belting out the lyrics of Abba’s ‘Dancing Queen’.
Music and singing were a huge part of her life and she was an enthusiastic member of the Treblaires Choir, Niagara Falls.
Suzette was an avid cyclist and loved her custom made Jester. Together with Evan they would quit their jobs and go off to explore some less travelled part of the world. During six month trips they rode self supported; collecting memories and experiences later shared with us. In the evenings by the campfire, she would write detailed postcards that we saved for her to add to her journal.
Suzette was a Tour Leader, and along with Evan offered personal training in the art of fully-loaded cycling. They also shared their home with other cyclists through ‘Warm Showers.’ When she wasn’t travelling, she was an ESL teacher at Niagara Collage.
Suzette passed away on November 18, 2025.
