Tribute to Susan Casey, 1950 - 2025

Susan (top) with Anne, John, and parents

At the wedding of Andy and Rita Weeks in 1973

Finals of the Sue Casey Challenge Cup at Thistleworth Tennis Club

Dedicated to the memory of Susan Casey

This site is a tribute to our much-loved sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Susan touched the lives of so many people in her teaching, her work with the Labour party, her keen interests in tennis and bridge, and her work with the Isleworth community and its local history. We will miss her dearly.

Thank you to all who were able to attend Susan's funeral, and those who weren't able to make it and sent their best wishes. It was lovely to hear from so many of you and it was a lovely tribute to her.

The funeral directors, Lodge Brothers, have a recording of their funeral on their website: https://lodge.afuneralnotice.com/n/50fd9c2e (scroll down to 'View Webcast'). This will be available until 7 April.

We will keep this website up to hold the memories and the pictures.

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On and off the tennis and squash court

I have only just learnt the sad news of Susan's death.

We played squash together in the 80's at Colets and shared the tennis court on many occasions at St Mary's, Balaclava Road and The Wimbledon Club. We celebrated our 60th birth year in Monaco, staying at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel, where we were stranded after the Icelandic volcanic eruption. In Susan's inimitable fashion, she asked Andy Murray, a fellow guest, how he was getting back. She also joined me for the Laver Cup in Prague in 2019, this time to watch my hero.

My thoughts are with her family, particularly at this time of year and approaching the anniversary of her death.

Pat

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It was a pleasure to have known you. I will always remember your support, kindness and sincerity. Will hold you in my hearts and thoughts. Your absence will be felt. The planet would be a better place with more people like you.

Punam Saini

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I was a difficult pupil at Whitton School, i was strongly opinionated and very much a Conservative. I was brilliant at maths and yet could hardly write. Miss Casey who did not share my political views was a huge supporter of me and we had great respect for each other. She recognised that i had a brain at a time where the education system did not cater at all for people who perhaps were afflicted with dyslexia. I always thought of her fondly and was sad to see this notice.

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I am so sad to hear about Sue’s passing. She was my English teacher at Lampton School and went over and above to support my learning and interests in drama. I don’t think I showed it back then but I am truly grateful for everything she did. Rest In Peace Ms Casey 🙏

So sorry to hear this news, it was such a pleasure working and playing with Susan at St. Mary's Tennis Club, sending all my best wishes to her family and friends.

Susan's sister and brother and some close family met on Saturday to scatter Susan's ashes in the Thames, and leave some red roses in the river to remember her. We read Christina Rossetti's poem 'Remember'. The sun was shining, and it was a beautiful day.

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I was deeply saddened to hear of Sue’s passing. Beyond her exceptional pedagogy, intelligence, and genuine care for those under her guidance, Sue taught me what it truly means to be a professional. Her unwavering standards of professionalism continue to inspire me, even beyond the world of teaching. I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor in the art of teaching. Sue was also incredibly kind, and she had a wonderful sense of humour. One of my favourite memories is from a meal at Pizza Express in Richmond with Oskar, who was visiting from Uganda. He had gifted Sue a traditional costume, and, true to her playful spirit (which we didn't always get to see), she quietly slipped away to the restroom - only to return fully dressed in it, catching us all by surprise and filling the evening with laughter, as only she could. RIP, Sue. You were a force for good, and your professionalism and kindness will always stay with me.

Yvonne Biggins

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Thank Sue for everything you’ve done for Thistleworth Tennis Club and the local community. You were always a friendly face both on court and on the sidelines cheering us on. You’ll be missed, but never forgotten x

Leila

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I met Sue at Lampton School in 1988. She was my first head of department, and she had a deeply positive impact on the early stages of my teaching career, so I am forever grateful to Sue for her lasting influence. I saw first-hand how her brand of teaching transformed the lives of her students, and how her wise leadership motivated a diverse team of English teachers. Sue was always kind, knowledgable, and knew how to make all of her team feel valued. Her passing is so hard to take; I shall miss her. My condolences to the family.

Dave Martin

Thought

I have only just found out about Sue's death. I worked with her for many years and she was a lovely lady, who I will miss very much.

Sean

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I was really sorry to hear this news recently and wanted to pay tribute to Ms Casey. I will remember her as a kind, caring and generous person, well respected and inspirational. I joined Lampton as a pupil in ‘84 and she was one of the teachers who had the most positive impact on me during my time there. I remember producing my first radio show in Ms Casey’s Media Studies class and her being really supportive, sparking my interest and leading to a career with the BBC. She made a difference. Thank you for everything. My condolences to Susan’s family and loved ones.

Susan the passionate teacher and leader

I am so sorry that I am unable to attend Susan's funeral.

She was my deputy at Lampton for many years and made a pivotal contribution to the success of the school. As you will all know Susan was motivated by moral purpose and a strong sense of justice and equity. She held herself to the highest set of professional standards and was admired by both staff and students.

Susan was also a great campaigner, organised and resolute, so she had willing followers in all that she endeavoured to achieve. Her enthusiasm was infectious, not least in her passion for teaching English. I think that Robert Fried's work on the Passionate Teacher embodies Susan's wider influence as a teacher and a leader, encapsulated in the following quote: 'And of those who inspired us most, we remember what they cared about, and that they cared about us, and the person we might become.'

Susan's legacy will live on even though she was taken from us too soon.

Sue John

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