Susan Channing Grillon, 81, a longtime resident of Lincroft, peacefully passed away Aug. 28 at her home with her family by her side. Susan was born Oct. 29, 1937 in Long Branch, a daughter of the late Elna and Henry Anable.
Susan loved nature. She enjoyed being outside in her yard feeding the deer and neighborhood animals or her own chickens and goats. She had many pets over the years; dogs, cats, her farm animals and even wild animals that she rescued from being injured. Susan had a huge heart and was very empathetic toward any living creature. She loved to laugh and had a smile that could brighten any room. She quickly became a friend to anyone she would meet. She was always active whether working in her yard, chasing fireflies or playing games with her grandchildren. She was the wife of a policeman and firefighter, she supported her community alongside her husband and helped where she could. Her generous spirit and zest for life will forever live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her.
Susan was predeceased by her beloved husband Herman Grillon July 14, 2005. She is survived by two children: her devoted daughter Lori Grillon Bennett and her son Steven Grillon, along with his fiancé Kim Bolen and her son Christian. She also leaves behind six grandchildren: Bradley, Emma and Edward Bennett and Sheridan, Alexandra and Steven Grillon; and her brother-in-law William Oertel Sr. Susan had three sisters: Gail Oertel, Tecia Skelding and Lee Dowd.
Friends and relatives paid their respects Aug. 31 at Scott & Kedz Home for Funerals, Belford. A funeral service followed at the Middletown Reformed Church, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Susan’s memory to one of her favorite charities:
Team Jack Foundation, P.O. Box 582, Lincroft, NJ 07738; Ava’s Voice, 144 Jonathan Road, Manchester, NJ 08759; Lincroft Fire Company at lfc10.org; Lincroft First Aid at lincroftfirstaid.com; Jason Dreams for Kids at jasonsdreamsforkids.org; or the Monmouth County SPCA at monmouthcountyspca.org.
