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SUSAN BLAIS OBITUARY
Blais, Susan G.
TROY - Susan G. Blais, 71 of Troy, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital with her family by her side.
Susan is survived by her devoted husband, Jeffrey G. Blais, who was her one and only true love on this earth; and her only son, Thomas F. Adams II. Thomas married Hillary Adams, who Susan loved, respected, and looked to as the daughter she always wanted. The jewel in Susan's crown was her granddaughter Julia Adams, Thomas and Hillary's only child.
Susan was the daughter of the late Donald E. Gamache and Joan R. Gamache. She was sister to Janet Blais (Paul) and Nancy Bardin (Robert). Later in her life, Susan also learned that she had three half-siblings, Donald E. Roy, Kara Roy and Debbie Wager whom she came to know and love. Susan is also survived by her nephew, Brandon Bardin; and two nieces, Bonnie Carey (Joseph) and Jennifer Ogilvie (Tim), as well as their families. Susan also had a beloved late aunt, Eunice Archambeault, whom she spent many pleasurable hours with. Susan's cousins Joseph Archambeault, Donna Lofink and Terry Boyles were as close as siblings in Susan's youth.
Susan suffered with Alport Syndrome, a genetic disease which affects the kidneys. She had her first kidney transplant in 1986, giving her 15 years of dialysis-free life. She had a second kidney transplant in 2006 from her best friend Colleen Davis, making them "sisters" for life. As you read this, please consider becoming an organ donor yourself. Visit www.donatelife.net to learn how.
Susan's life was a simple but fulfilling one. She loved the Lord, her family and friends from the United Church of Cohoes and Redeeming Love Church. Her life verse in the Bible was "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" - Proverbs 3:5-6.
Susan donated her body to the Albany Medical Center Anatomical Gift Program. A memorial service to celebrate Susan's life will be held in Spring at the United Church of Cohoes.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alport Syndrome Foundation or the United Church of Cohoes.
Susan's full obituary can be found at www.hansfuneralhome.com/susan-g-blais.
Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 5, 2023.
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