Suzanne M. Collard Obituary
In loving memory of Suzanne M. Collard (Sarasota, Florida), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, who departed this world on September 5, 2025 at the age of 60. Suzanne leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Tim Blackledge; her father Bill Collard; and her niece Carly Collard. She is survived by: her son Max Blackledge of Sarasota; her mother Gracka Gruis of Bradenton; her stepmother Ellen Collard of Sarasota; her brother Chuck Collard (Carole Ann) of Buffalo; her sibling's children, Matthew, Joshua, Jessica Blackledge Sobolewski, Jay and Christian Blackledge of East Sandwich, MA; her aunt Anita Micich (Paul) of Norwalk, IA; and her pet Gronk.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Toale Brothers Funeral Home (40 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to further Max's education at Auburn University through the Suzanne Collard page on gofundme.com.
