SUSAN BROWN/PECK

BURLINGTON — On Friday, March 7, 2025, the world lost a beautiful light. With her children and god-daughter holding her hand, Susan Brown/Peck took her last breath, and our world dimmed. We will never say she lost her fight. She fought harder and longer than many thought possible, and she was tired.

Born Aug. 19, 1948, in Middlebury, Vt., to Irene (Scarborough) and Paul Brown, she grew up in Middlebury and created lifelong friendships. Susan went to Castleton College and Champlain College before working in her family’s auto shop business, Brown’s Auto Parts, in Middlebury. In later years, she worked at a variety of car dealerships, before arriving at her favorite job and work family. Susan’s time working at RE/MAX North Professionals for Bill Desautels and Lee Moffitt, who became her dear friends, was her favorite time, and she loved reminiscing about her time and friends there.

Susan adored her children, Jess and Alex; they were the center of her world, and she was the center of theirs. Her nephew, Paul Brown II, was like another son to her. She was incredibly artistic and was one of the founding members of the Green Mountain Decorative Painters. Many of her friends and family have cherished pieces she painted for them on canvas or wood. She inspired the art in her children. Anyone who knew her knows she loved cats and loved to tell stories about her cats, past and present.

Susan is survived by her two children, Jessica Peck and Alex Peck; siblings Judith Thomas and Paul Brown; nephews Paul (Kate) Brown II and their son Paul, Jon (Kristine) Thomas, and Christopher (Patty) Thomas; her best friend, Enez (Patrick) Dale and her god-daughter Stormy Dale; and of course, her sweet cat, Goose. She was predeceased by her parents, brother-in-law Thomas Thomas, and many fur babies, including her beloved Maxwell.

So many called her “Mom,” and she loved being surrounded by those she loved. She always told us everything was going to be OK, and we are holding onto that as we navigate this new world without her.

A service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local humane society or animal rescue. ◊