Susan Linda Kelsey

Susan Kelsey ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. - Hopewell Junction on Mar. 16, 2026.Susan Linda Anne Meehan Kelsey passed away on Thursday March 12, 2026. She was 79 years old.Family was everything to Susan, and she was the loving mother to Laura Susan Kelsey-Megna, John Meehan Kelsey and his wife Beth, and Michael Norman Kelsey. She was the proud, devoted grandmother to Gabriel Norman Kelsey Megna, Benjamin Patrick Kelsey Megna, Eliza Kelsey, and Graham Kelsey and cherished sister to Janice Lynn Meehan Izzo. Her beloved husband of 21 years, Norman John Kelsey, predeceased her in 1993.Susan was born September 6, 1946 in Bridgeport, CT to WWII Navy Veteran Frank G. Meehan and Marion Burns Meehan. She grew up in Bridgeport and Stratford, CT. She graduated from Bunnell High School in 1964 and the University of Bridgeport in 1966 with an Associates Degree in Fashion Merchandising. Susan, always outgoing and friendly, participated in her school's Ushers Guild and Art Club. Together with her sister Janice, the family enjoyed taking Sunday drives and a memorable road trip to California.Susan was employed at Gimbel's Dept Store, managing their Fine China & Gifts Dept. It was during this time, after a blind date, that she met her husband Norm, who worked at another anchor store in the mall. They married on June 17, 1972 at St. Ambrose Church, Bridgeport, CT. Susan lovingly referred to this as "the happiest day of her life." Residing first in Meriden, CT, they moved to Hopewell Junction, NY, where Susan was a stay-at-home mom, who enjoyed the pleasures motherhood blessed her with. Eventually, she became a long term, part-time employee of Caldor Dept Store in Wappingers Falls, NY, working their Jewelry Dept and cashiering. After moving again to the Poughkeepsie area, Susan worked briefly for the Southern Dutchess News, and later the Dollar Tree in Arlington. She also volunteered for MHA's Compeer program.Susan treasured her role as Grandma, using every occasion to bestow gifts, attend activities, and spend time hearing about her grandkids' lives. A natural giver, Susan valued the joys of lasting friendship and cherished everyone. She remembered everyone's birthday with a card and sometimes a homemade cake. Highlights of Susan's life included winning a Ginny Doll in an essay contest, her girl's trip to Puerto Rico, her honeymoon in Canada, celebrating every holiday, the family's annual St Patrick's Day dinner, farm visits for apples/pumpkins, and birthday celebrations with The Chatterbox Club. She exemplified love, generosity, and kindness. May God's perpetual light always shine upon her and accompany her to glory.She was predeceased by her husband Norman, her parents; Frank & Marion, son-in-law Rob, brother-in-law Anthony, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. "Remember me where remembrances are Sacred and every memory holds a prayer" ~Holy MassA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for the repose of Susan's soul at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction on Saturday March 21, 2026 at 11am, with interment to follow in St. Denis Cemetery. All are welcome. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.View All PhotosAdd Photos to MemorialTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.