It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Suzie Chambers, on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the age of 62 years.

Suzie was born in Sept-Iles, Quebec, on October 19, 1960, the daughter of Marie-Marthe Toutant and Martin Chambers. Suzie was married to Alain Dumont and was the mother of her three adored sons Maxime, Samuel, and Paul.

Suzie moved to Alberta in 1987 where she started a 35-year career teaching in Francophone and French Immersion schools.She was beloved by her students, many of whom would make time to wish Mme. Chambers well when they saw her around town. She was deeply loved by her colleagues, as she brought a passion for education, for music, for games and for creativity in all her classes.

Suzie was a bright light in many people’s lives. She was deeply involved within the Francophone community of Lethbridge. Her kind heart, inquisitive mind and unwavering bravery to advocate for those less fortunate animated her until the very end. She would perform with musical acts, singing improvised lyrics on the spot and demonstrating surprising talent with spoons for someone who had never learned to actually play them.

Suzie’s community extended far beyond Lethbridge, however. She worked with the province to improve French language education, got involved with international charities to support refugees and traveled to Togo with other educators to assist teachers in the country with the establishment of their curriculum.

Finally, to her friends and her family she was a constant source of support, cheer and inspiration. She would drop anything to help those she loved, and her heart seemingly knew no bounds. Be it with jokes, a cheesy action film or the simple joys of well-buttered toast, Suzie was always there.

On vous aimera pour toujours notre chère Suzie et nous savons que votre esprit demeurera toujours en nous.

Besides her beloved husband, Alain, Suzie is survived by her sons Maxime, Samuel, and Paul; brothers Jean-Rock (Diane), Benoit (Suzanne), Luc (Marie-Josée); sister Cathy (Marc); father-in-law Philippe; sister-in-law Louise and her brother-in-law Christian. She also leaves behind nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and colleagues who will all miss her dearly.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, August 4, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Suzie-Chambersand scroll to the bottom of Suzie’s obituary page.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who are able to donate to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre in Lethbridge which offered great support to Suzie after her diagnosis. Donations can be made via the Alberta Cancer Foundation where it can be designated to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre: https://www.albertacancer.ca/donate/