Susanne Smith, 70, of Gulfport, Florida passed away on August 25, 2022 at Suncoast Hospice in St. Petersburg, FL following a sudden health event.  

On July, 20, 1952 she was born in Cold Spring, New York the daughter of the late Foster E. & Marie (Ireland) Smith.  She leaves behind several family members from multiple states including: Nephew Robert Smith (Keli), Nephew Douglas P. Smith, great-nephews Hudson & Parker Smith, brother Douglas R. Smith (Mary Lou).

Sue started her career as Health and Education Teacher and Varsity Field Hockey Coach at Dover Jr./Sr. High School in 1982 in Dover Plains NY. She then became Assistant Principal in 1991 and Principal in 1994 at Dover Jr./Sr. High School.  Susanne then moved to Spackenkill where she became Principal of Spackenkill Senior High School in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1999 and later retired in 2009, choosing to move to Florida.

Ever the educator at heart, her hobbies & interests included traveling abroad, boating, canoeing, reading & art.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Dover High School Athletics:

https://everloved.com/life-of/susanne-smith/

From her nephew Robert: Susanne “Sue” worked in education for 35 years.  She started teaching Health and Physical Education and coached Varsity Field Hockey at Dover Middle & High in 1982.  I know that Sue always had a special place in her heart for Dover.  Because of her love of education and children, I had decided to create this memorial fund in honor of Sue and the money will be donated to Dover High School Athletics.