Suzanne Hilda McLennan of Blandford, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4. Born on January 19, 1961, in Applewood Acres, Toronto, Suzanne arrived just ahead of her twin brother, Stuart, proudly claiming her place as the fourth of six children in the McLennan family.

Suzanne spent her school years in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, with one year in Mexico where she became fluent in Spanish and first introduced the McLennan family to the Estradas. After earning her Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University. She built a successful career in banking, working with the Bank of Nova Scotia before combining her professional expertise with her love of travel.

She spent many years in Sharjah, UAE, and in Doha, Qatar, where she taught banking and finance. And completed master’s degrees in Adult Education and Project Management. She also lived in New Brunswick and Rankin Inlet. In 2017, Suzanne returned to Nova Scotia and settled permanently on her property in Blandford, which she created as her sanctuary.

She will be remembered for her quick wit, intelligence, and fiercely independent spirit. Determined to live life on her own terms, she was able to remain in the home she loved for as long as possible.

Suzanne is survived by her twin brother, Stuart (Susan) McLennan; her siblings Bruce (Lorraine) McLennan, Moira (John) Fraser, Carol (Scott) Farrell, and Barbara Baker; as well as 13 nieces and nephews and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. Also her Mexican brother and sister, Alberto and Adriana.

She was predeceased by her parents, Bruce and Barbara McLennan. Cremation has taken place, with services to be announced. Arrangemetnt entrusted to Personal Care Cremations & Memorial Services.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the SPCA.