Susan A. Tendler

LANCASTER - Susan A. Tendler passed unexpectedly in her home Nov. 4th 2015.

Susan was born October 30, 1953 the daughter of Helen (Zegulich) Mclain and Andrew Mclain of Milan NH. She lived the majority of her years in Milan and Stark N.H. She graduated 3rd in her class from White Mountains Community College with an Associate degree in Social Services.

Susan was predeased by her parents, Helen and Andrew Mclain, brother Michael Mclain, and sister Dorothy Derosier. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Renes and Sean of Jefferson. A son, Anthony Tendler of Bethlehem, her grandchildren Anna, Jenna and Ethan Renes of Jefferson, NH and Lilian Tendler of Littleton NH. She is also survived by her sister Mary Mclain of Milan NH, sister Sally Conrad and Jan of Boca Raton, FL, sister Helen Koeckeritz of Green Valley Arizona, sister Phyllis Jones of Weems Virginia, brother Kenneth Mclain and Darlene of Milan NH, brother Andrew Mclain and Lynn of Milan NH and sister Gail Beroney and Jimmy of Stark NH.

Susan enjoyed playing games with friends, spending time with her family, playing with her cat, crocheting, wood burning, loved and collected snowmen, watching and feeding birds, gardening especially flowers, enjoying the sun, watching TV. and playing with her kindle. She had a smile that brightened a room and just made you feel good. Over the years she was a steadfast friend to many and would give the shirt off her back to help you. To us her children, she was our rock. We always knew she loved us with all that she was. She was a generous spirit giving more than she had on many occasions. She taught her children to be givers by example. She attended Jefferson Christian Church and knew Jesus as Lord and Savior. Susan didn't have an easy life but she managed to get back up when being knocked down throughout it all. She survived many brushes with death over the years. We her family, were so blessed to have been given the time God allowed us with her. She is greatly missed to say the very least. She has gained Heaven and Heaven has gained her. We always parted ways by hugging, saying sweet dreams and love you. To this, I add till we meet again. This life is but a blink in eternity. We are here to love one another. Give a compliment, make a meal, lend a helping hand. A simple gesture could leave a lasting mark on someone and change their life for the better, a ripple effect that lives on. My mom practiced these principles and taught this to her children by example. Make sure you let your loved ones know how you feel because you never know when they will be called home. I have the peace of knowing my mom knew I loved her as deeply as I could love anyone. Now she knows the even deeper love God gives.

At my mom's request there will be no services. She chose to be cremated and to be returned to me her daughter. In lieu of flowers, take a moment and remember a funny memory or time spent with my mom. She wanted no tears just happy memories. Life is to be celebrated and she has moved on to a higher living. I know there are many stories out there and I would love to hear some if you want to leave them on the funeral home condolences page for her. If you prefer you can send me your memory/story to 82 Abigails Cir., Jefferson NH 03583. Thank you.