"Dear Trainor Family,I saw the ten year anniversary remembrance and I can't believe that much time has passed. I remember our madcap adventures and, as Susan always said, "driving Big Bob crazy!" I think she reveled in that challenge. She will always have a special place in my heart.Love,Beth"
In loving memory of
Susan Trainor Hall
October 26, 1957 - July 11, 2008
Jamestown, RI - Susan Anne Trainor Hall, 50, of Conanicus Ave, Jamestown, RI, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 11, 2008 at her home in Jamestown, RI. Born in Providence, RI on October 26, 1957, she was the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Gerhart Trainor of Middletown. Susan grew up on Aquidneck Island and graduated from Middletown High School in 1975. She attended the University of Kansas on a scholastic scholarship and graduated with honors in 1971 with a BA degree major in Journalism and a minor in Science. Susan continued to live in Kansas for several years where she was originally employed by the May Company and finally the Kansas Lung Association, for whom she was instrumental in founding a summer day camp for children suffering with asthma. She returned to Rhode Island over 15 years ago and worked for several Aquidneck Island contractors in support of local Defense programs. She enjoyed gardening and volunteering at local soup kitchens in her spare time. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandmother Emma Trainor of East Providence, RI, a longtime companion Bruce Pike of Newport, RI, three sisters Claire Mey of Middletown, RI, Donna Witkowski of Laguna Niguel, CA, and Deborah Viana of Naples, FL, and two brothers Michael Trainor of Jacksonville, FL, and Daniel Trainor of Aliso Viejo, CA, as well as many nieces and nephews. Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 17, at 9:00am in St. Lucys Catholic Church, Middletown RI. Burial services will be private in St. Columbas Catholic Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Pauls United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen, 12 Marlborough Street, Newport RI 02840.
Tributes
"i knew susan for one year plus when she lived in topeka.i just googled her name today as curiosity...sept 7 2017... i almost fell out of ny chair...i am in topeka still..paul wallen ....fb"
"I am so sorry. Susan and I lived in the same Scholarship Hall at KU. She was always so vivacious and fun. I also admired her confidence and assertiveness."
"I was shocked and saddened to read of Susan's death in a KU alumni publication. Susan moved into Miller Scholarship Hall as a freshman. She was a novelty to us Kansas girls with her striking Rhode Island accent and outsize personality. I remember her as being smart, funny and full of energy. I also remember the summer we shared the second story of a big, old house in Lawrence with two other girls. Susan worked the night shift at Denny's and always kicked each stair--hard!--when she came home at about 4 a.m. because we had no light on the staircase."
"Dear Claire, I am so sorry to read of your sister's death. Please know that my prayers and love are with you at this difficult time. May the happy times shared bring you peace and joy even through the tears. Much love, Sunti"
"Dear Bob,Liz and family I was so sorry to hear the news of your loss. Deepest sympathy, Pete Roy and family"
"Dear Mr. T - I remember when I worked for you at NUSC, how much you missed Susan when she went to Kansas and how proud of her you were. A friend of mine who still lives in Newport sent me the obituary. I am so very, very sorry. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Dear Bob and Liz, My deepest condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Susan was full of spirit and wit, and she will be missed by all! Sincerely, Kathy"
"Dear Liz & Bob, Our hearts ache for your pain and sorrow of Susan's terrible loss. Though we did not know Susan well, we enjoyed her quick wit and humor. We are praying for you and the kids for Godâ??s healing consolation. Love and prayers, Barbara & Jim"
"I met Susan in 9th grade in Mike Crowley's anthropology/sociology class. Unlike many kids that age, Susan knew how to carry on a lively & stimulating conversation- because of her, that was my favorite class! She had the spirit of seven and I know that spirit will carry on for a very long time. -Rowena Dunlap Burke"
"Mickey, I am sorry to hear of your sister's passing. My prayers go out to you and your family at this time. May God Bless you all. Kathy Kempenaar Sundin"
"I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Susan in high school and have fond memories of her. She was fun, smart and a pleasure to know. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ann Peterson"
"Uncle Bob, Aunt Liz, Claire, Micky, Danny, Deb, Donna: I am very sorry to hear about Susan, she was a wonderful person who helped many people. I remember her ringing the Salvation Army bell at Christmas time. I remember growing up together and her beautiful wedding. She will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you all. God Bless, Allan"
"We were greatly saddened when we learned of your daughter's death. Our deepest sympathy and most heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family."
"Dear Trainor Family, I am very sorry for your loss."
"Bob & Liz Our prayers are with you. May fond memories give you consolation and strength at this most difficult of times."
"Dear Trainor Family, It is with deep regret that I write this note of sympathy. Susan was a bright, intelligent woman and her infectious laughter will be missed. She was fearless and I admired her courage. I will miss her terribly. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand. Love, Beth"
"Bob, Deborah and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May happy memories help you cope through this difficult time. Kate Sonnenburg"
"Bob and Liz, Bev and I were so saddened to hear of Susan's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Warmest regards, Barry"
"We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. Don & Jean McCormack"
"We are deeply sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with your family."
"Claire, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers."
"Bob, Our deepest sympathy to you. We hope that through your grief and loss that you will be buoyed by the joy of being Susan's Dad and having shared with her a father's love for his daughter. May God Bless you, Liz, and Susan in this year of too many passings. Bob and Mary-Louise"
"Dear Bob, Liz, and Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I will keep her and you in my prayers. Ed Cote"
"It is terrible thing when you loose a loved one. We all expect to experience personal loses of parents but I can't imagine what you two must be experiencing when you loose a child at such a young age. God Bless You."
"Bob, my deepest sympathy to you and your family."
"Deborah and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time."
"Dear Mickey, I am so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. I remember her and Donna many, many years ago!in the kitchen on Franklin Street sitting at that tiny little table during one of Susan's visits back to RI. She was a very sweet, kind woman and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. Stay well. Marilyn"
"Dear Bob, Liz and family: I am so sorry to read about your loss. It's been a long time since I have seen Susan but I can still remember her and your wonderful family. Judy Chamberlin"
"Trainor family, With our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tim and Christine Wygant"
"When I first began working at AMA at 6 John Clarke, I worked with Susan in support of her assignment to Aquidneck Graphics. I found her to be a highly competent, intelligent woman. I spent quite a bit of time with her and she shared all her work challenges, successes, and experiences with me. I really liked her very much and my children even got to spend time with her. I have thought of Susan often over these past many years but time has passed by so quickly and we didn't spend time together since her departure from AMA. The imprint of this impressive petite, blonde spitfire is not one that can be easily erased from our family's memory. My husband, children and I send our love and prayers to you and your family. Carmen and Roger Cunningham Cathy Mottinger Teixeira Charlie and Mike Mottinger"
"With my sincere condolences to her family, especially to her father Bob with whom I worked for many years. Scott"
"Dear Bob and Liz- Our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. We hope that happy memories and the knowledge that Susan is with you in spirit will bring some comfort. Becky and Jim"
"Dear Bob, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm heart fully sorry for your lose. Frank Dittig"
"Our deepest condolences to the Trainor family. Our thoughts are with you. Ned and Lorraine Stewart"
"Dear Bob & Liz, My heart goes out to you; there is nothing harder than saying goodbye to a child; happily her spirit self will continue the eternal journey in joyful peace. Blessings. Mary K"
"Bob and Liz, Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Sincerely, Tracey & John Schlotter"
"Bob- My condolences sir. Jim"
"Dear Trainor family, My deepest sympathies to all of you. We will hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Dick"
"Dear Trainor family, My deepest sympathies to all of you. I was fortunate enough to be a part of your family for many years, and remember Susan fondly. I usually ended up across from her at the dining room table for the many suppers I had with you. The young boys of Bailey Terrace always looked cool when an older Trainor girl took them out in the old orange convertible. Susan always had a knack for helping us out and giving us guidance, and she always had a smile on. On our cross country road trip to California 4 smelly teenagers in a Corolla we had a well deserved break visiting her at KU. I will remember her more like a third older sister than just a neighbor. . . With prayers and love to you all, Tim"