Sue S. Cahners

Sue Schwartz Cahners- Age 99, of Needham, MA and formerly of Boston, MA, Wellington, FL, Brookline, MA, and New London, CT died peacefully on May 17, 2024. She was the best friend and devoted wife of Walter for over 64 years, encouraging, supportive and loving mother of Amy Cahners and Catherine Cahners and her husband Dr. Andrew Gillies; proud “Grammy Sue” to Nicole Hunter Schwab and her husband Michael, Rachel Hunter-Goldman and her husband Julius, Samantha Gillies and her wife Alexandria, and Kimberly Gillies; adoring great-grandmother “GG” of Jocelyn Gillies, and Peter and Wesley Schwab. Sue was the daughter of Harriet (Bronstein) and Joseph R. Schwartz and the beloved younger sister of the late Geraldine Newfield. Sue will be missed by her family and many friends who will remember her as an avid golfer, graceful skier, sought-after bridge partner, talented painter in both oils and watercolor, compassionate psychiatric social worker, dedicated community volunteer, and kind, generous friend. Funeral and burial will be private. Memorial observance will be at the home of Amy Cahners on May 21^st and 22^nd from 6-8pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459, www.gscommunitycare.org or to a charity of your choice.