Suzanne WATSON

3 JUL 1938 - 22 OCT 2021

• BIRTH: 3 JUL 1938, New York City, NY
• DEATH: 22 OCT 2021, Trailpointe Nursing, South Bend, IN

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[N30196] Suzanne Levine Watson
July 3, 1938 ~ October 22, 2021 (age 83)

Suzanne Watson, 83, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, in Trailpoint Village. Suzanne was born on July 3, 1938, in New York City to the late Leon and Nessie (Merrill) Levine. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Philip Merrill, her former husband Lloyd, and her younger daughter, ML Mahler. Suzanne is survived by her life partner James Cordas. Her five grandchildren and her daughter Diana live in Israel. Suzanne attended Bronx High School of Science. She married Lloyd Watson while at UW-Madison, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Suzanne’s two daughters, Diana Lee and Monica Lynn, were born in New York City. In 1965, the family moved to the North Side of Chicago. In 1970, Suzanne became the sole support of her two young daughters, teaching full-time on the South Side of Chicago, and going to school at night. Suzanne earned her teaching certificate, a Master’s in Psychology at DePaul University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Northwestern. After working at Catholic Charities in Chicago, she moved to South Bend, first practicing at Madison Center, and later becoming an independent contractor with Family Learning Center. An avid bridge player, Suzanne enjoyed many games at the South Bend Bridge Club. She achieved the rank of Gold Life Master in June 2014. Cremation has taken place, Zoom-Only Burial Service Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 10:00 a.m. through Temple Beth-El at Rose Hill Cemetery. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82619507707 Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, South Bend is assisting with arrangements. Diana will sit Shiva from after the funeral until Friday, 11 a.m., EDT. She will appreciate hearing stories about her mother. Please call by phone at 781-350-3037, or by Skype at shiradiana50. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Suzanne L. Watson may be made to: The South Bend Bridge Club, 2436 Miracle Lane, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545; Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend, IN 46615.

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