On 4th September 2025 peacefully passed away at the Waipuna Hospice, aged 78 years. 

Dearly loved wife of Barry Blackshaw and cherished wife of the late Stephen Humphries. Mother and mother-in-law to Richard and Kiri, Deb and Jon, Clare and Wayne, and Jon. Stepmother to Gareth and Jane, Lynne (dec) and Gary. Sister and sister in-law to Liz and Nick Knell.  Grandmother (Mottie) to Sam (dec), Jimmy, Ellie, Aimee, Olive and Ella.  Step Grandmother to Broghan, Tamara, Cerys and Harry.

In accordance with Sue's wishes a private cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Omokoroa Community Church, 139 Hamurana Road, Omokoroa on Thursday 16 October 2025 at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Waipuna Hospice. https://waipunahospice.org.nz/donate/