Obituary: Susan Lofchie
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Sue Lofchie brought much love and silliness to everyone around her. Her ability to tell jokes and make people laugh in all kinds of situations was remarkable. She cared deeply about everyone in her life and we all knew she cared about us. She touched the lives of many and will always be remembered for the love she spread.
Throughout her life, she enjoyed traveling, going to the theater, singing “Celebration,” and hosting small gatherings to have BBQ chicken pizza. The memories from each experience will be forever felt and recalled through stories and photos.
The joy she got from being a foster mom was unmatched by anything else. She was in her element and wanted to do it forever. Each of the 18 babies she cared for brought her incredible happiness. She was awarded Foster Mom of the Year for the love and dedication she shared. She would do anything for each of them!
She grew up in Brookline and Hull, graduated from Brookline High School, received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from C.W. Post and her master’s degree in counseling from Boston University. She went on to be the executive director at The Price Center, working to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
She spent her adult life in Hull, where she developed lifelong connections and became family to many. For years, she loved walking up to 10 miles listening to music and talking to people she passed as she made her way through Hull and Cohasset.
Sue died peacefully on June 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at age 74 from a major stroke. For more than 50 years she defeated the odds of many medical conditions that could have been life-threatening with great courage and perseverance. We were celebrating “chemo finito” last month.
She continues to be loved and will be deeply missed by her brothers, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, foster children, cousins, and friends.
She lived by the Gandhi quote, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
In honor of Sue, please consider donating to Birthday Wishes at https://birthdaywishes.org, or an organization of your choosing that supports children.
