Susan Mary Console, 49, of North East, MD, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at her home.

Born September 4, 1966 in Hammond, IN, Susan was the daughter of Philip Michael and MaryAnn (Volkmann) Console. Susan graduated from Padua Academy, Wilmington, DE, Class of ’84. She was a member of the High Honors Society of SNHU where she was working to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources at the time of her passing. She worked for Ikea as a forklift operator for 4 years and was a member and recording secretary of the IAM Local 460. She was also an avid volunteer for the Buddy For Life, Inc. in Elkton, MD. Susan enjoyed reading and going to the beach. She loved animals especially her three precious cats and her dog but what Susan cherished most was her time spent with her loving family and wonderful friends.

Including her parents, Susan is survived by her daughter, Therese Console; fiancé, John Kellert; two sisters, MaryAnn Lamb and her husband, Keith and Martha Sargeni and her husband, Brian; two brothers, Tyler Ashton and his wife, Maria and Bill Ashton and his wife, Ginger; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. She is also survived by her beloved pets, Gremlin, Ernie, Claude, and Diamond.

A celebration of Susan’s life will be held at 7pm February 24, 2016 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 259 E. Main St., Elkton, MD 21921, where family and friends may visit beginning at 5pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to A Buddy For Life, Inc. and sent in care of the funeral home.