Suzan J. Tallman

BALDWINVILLE – Suzan J. (Riopel) Tallman, 66, of 93 Norcross Hill Road, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 4th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Worcester on December 15, 1949, daughter of the late Nelson J. and Helen L. (Mason) Riopel and was a resident of Baldwinville for nearly 50 years.  Sue was a 1967 graduate of Oxford High School and earned her Associate Degree from Worcester Junior College.  She was a graduate of Worcester State Teachers College and Fitchburg State Teachers College, where she also received her Master’s Degree in Special Education.

Sue taught both special education and regular education in her teaching career in both Athol and Winchendon until her retirement at the age of 55.  Her hobbies were quilting, sewing, cross stitching, making puzzles and going to the ocean in Maine.  She was a member of Memorial Congregational Church.  Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.

She leaves her husband of 45 years, James C. Tallman of Baldwinville; two sons, Jeffrey J. Tallman and his wife Christina of Baldwinville and Jay C. Tallman and his wife Michelle of Revere; her brothers and sisters, Warren Riopel and his wife Verna of CA, Walter Riopel and his wife Martha of CT, Paul Riopel of FL, Barbara Thayer of Warren, MA, Joanne LaCourse and her husband Roger of Dudley, MA and Carol Brodeau and her husband Paul of Charlton, MA; two grandchildren, Emma M. Tallman and Parker C. Tallman and many nieces and nephews.  Three brothers, Nelson Riopel Jr, Robert Riopel and Douglas Riopel, preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 9th at 2 P.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.  The Rev. Richard Jones will officiate.

Burial will follow in Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon.

Calling hours in the funeral home are Tuesday from 1 to 2 P.M. preceding the funeral.

Memorial donations may be made to Memorial Congregational Church, PO Box 100, Baldwinville, MA 01436.

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