Susan Kaartinen
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Born March 31, 1952, Susan Kaartinen (Abrahamson) 68, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on March 27, 2021 after a five year courageous battle with cancer.
Daughter of Agnes and George Abrahamson, Susan grew up in Scituate, MA. Upon graduation from Scituate High School, she attended Mount Ida Jr. College. After returning to Scituate, she moved to Nantucket Island for a year, using a bicycle as her primary transportation. In 1972 she moved to Aspen, CO, which was her home for the next 23 years.
In Aspen she fully embraced the outdoor life and challenge, skiing on beautiful powder snow, riding her road bike up the surrounding mountain passes, rock climbing, hiking and windsurfing. She was briefly married and divorced before meeting her second husband, Hannu Kaartinen, in 1990. Susan and Hannu were married on September 28, 1991. They lived in Aspen another four years, when her husband's job took them first to Sarasota, FL and then Tallahassee, FL.
In 1999 Susan and Hannu moved to Peterborough, NH, which they've ever since called home. They became members of the Union Congregational Church, where Susan was actively involved, serving as deaconess, member of committees and helping with various church programs.
She is survived by her husband, Hannu Kaartinen, her brothers George and Carl Abrahamson, her sisters Nancy Lloyd, Lynda Murphy and Marguerite Fitzgerald and her beloved cat Sara. She is also, survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Susan will be remembered for her smile that brought light everywhere, her appreciation of life and her compassion to fellow humans.
Information about Susan's Memorial Service can be found in www.jellisonfuneralhome.com/obituary/Susan-Kaartinen