Susan C Brown

Monson — Susan Carol (Asquith) Brown, 77, of Monson, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at her home on October 22, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on January 27, 1948, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Susan lived a life defined by love, compassion, and service to others. A cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, she touched countless lives through her kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to those around her.

A proud graduate of Monson High School, Susan went on to earn her degree from Atlantic Union College in Lancaster, Massachusetts, where her lifelong passion for education took root. For more than 37 years, she inspired generations of students in the Palmer Public Schools, beginning as a fourth-grade teacher and ending as a seventh-grade math teacher. Math was her passion, and she loved helping her students discover confidence and joy in learning it. Even after retiring, her love for children drew her back to the classroom, where she continued to nurture young minds as a paraprofessional. To her students and colleagues, she was more than an educator — she was a mentor, a role model, and a steady presence of warmth and encouragement.

Beyond her professional achievements, Susan’s greatest joy came from her family. She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Sarah Presho, and a constant source of strength, laughter, and unconditional love. To her four grandchildren — Riley, Ruby, Ryder, and Ryan — she was “Mimi,” their biggest fan, cheering from the sidelines of every game and celebrating each milestone with boundless pride. Her family was the heart of her world, and she made every person she loved feel seen, valued, and special.

Those who knew Susan will remember her as a woman of quiet courage and extraordinary grace. After bravely battling breast cancer years earlier, she faced its recurrence with the same strength and dignity that defined her life. Even as her health declined, she continued to inspire everyone around her — modeling resilience, faith, and gratitude in every moment.

Susan found beauty in life’s simple pleasures: the rhythm of her quilting needle, the laughter shared with friends on the golf course at Mill Valley, and the warmth of family gatherings that filled her home with love. Her gentle heart, steady humor, and generous spirit left an imprint that will continue to guide those she loved.

She is survived by her daughter Sarah Presho and her husband Rob Presho of Palmer; her brother Donald Asquith of Sturbridge; and her sister Judy Lenihan of Westerly, Rhode Island. She will also be dearly missed by her beloved grandchildren Riley Presho, Ruby Presho, Ryder Presho & Ryan Presho, along with her nephews and nieces — Jamie Asquith, Talon Asquith, Delaney Asquith, Olivia Salazar, Henry Stebbins, Amy Doorley — and many cherished family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, David and Emma (Bennett) Asquith, her brother David Asquith Jr., and nephew Quinton Asquith, whose memories she carried in her heart throughout her life.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Lombard Funeral Home, 3 Bridge Street, Monson, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for visitation. A funeral will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Susan’s memory may be made to Rays of Hope, 280 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor, Springfield, MA 01199, to support breast cancer research and patient care — a cause close to her heart.

Susan’s legacy is one of love, perseverance, and the countless lives she uplifted. Her family takes comfort in knowing that her light will continue to shine through every life she touched, every student she inspired, and every heart she held dear.