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Suzanne Marie (Ohrt) Manley of Sooke, BC transitioned into God’s glory on Wed., June 20, 2012 after a courageous battle with Creutsfeldt-Jacob disease(CJD). She was born in Edmonton, AB on April 3, 1961 to Gerald and Dolores Ohrt. She was married to John G. Manley on Feb. 26, 1983 in Regina, SK. Suzanne completed a Masters of Science (Chemistry), was an accomplished musician, singer, chef, gardener and artisan. Community was an important part of her journey and as such thank you Sooke. Suzanne is survived by her loving husband and soulmate John; a younger sister Lisa (Karl) Rogalsky of Saskatoon, SK; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and very dear friends in the Sooke/Victoria region. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to Sooke Hospice. Thank you to the doctors, nurses, home care workers and friends for your compassion and caring efforts over the last weeks. A celebration of Suzanne’s life will be held 1:00 - 4:00 pm on Sun. Aug. 26, 2012 at the Little Vienna Bakery, 6726 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC.