Susan Wolfson, 81

BRISTOL, R.I. – Susan Ruth (Lipsky) Wolfson, of Bristol, formerly of Natick, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2024, at the Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare, in Bristol. She was the wife of the late Eric S. Wolfson.

Born Aug. 10, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts, a loving daughter of the late Jules and Tillie (Engelsman) Lipsky, she spent her youth in West Roxbury before settling in Natick.

Susan earned a bachelor’s degree from Smith College and a master’s degree from Brown University and was a teacher for several years. She is survived by her son, Matthew Wolfson, of Pawtucket; her sister, Debi Lipsky, of Annapolis, Maryland; her brother-in-law, Stephen Wolfson, and his wife, Cathy, of Fort Myers, Florida; and several loving nieces and nephews, cousins and devoted friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Mark Lipsky, and her brother-in-law, Toby Wolfson.

Susan had a heart of gold. She was the definition of someone who would give you the shirt off their back. She was the kind of person who always wanted to talk about everyone else but never about herself. She knew everything about everyone around her – spouses, kids and even pets’ names, and would want to catch up about how everyone was doing. She was the kindest person most people have ever met. She was also the funniest and would really catch you off guard with some of her really funny and very witty quips! She definitely loved her chocolate and any word puzzles she could get her hands on. She was truly special and one of a kind.

She was very close to the Elder and Wolff families, and their children, being friends with the matriarch, the late Marsha Elder, for over 50 years. They taught together at Wellesley Middle School. Both avid readers, they shared book ideas for decades. “Aunt” Susan was very special to those families. She encouraged the eldest Wolff to become a teacher, following in her footsteps. She and Marsha went to breakfast buffets every Sunday morning for years and years, and when the Wolff kids were young, they joined them. Her absence will leave a big hole in their hearts.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the years of wonderful care and love Susan received from all of the special staff members at the Dawn Hill Home.