Margaret "Chick"

Susi Veilleux

Margaret “Chick” Susi Veilleux, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Chick was born on October 16, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Guy and Bettijane "BJ" (Maloney) Susi.

In 1963, Chick attended the University of Maine at Orono, where she was one of only two women selected to attend the School of Engineering. Her intelligence was matched by her compassion and her natural desire to care for others. She later worked at The Hilltop School, where she helped support children with special needs.

Chick eventually left The Hilltop School to take on the role she cherished most: motherhood. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family and was always there for the moments that mattered. Whether it was a football game, basketball game, cheer competition, parent-teacher conference, or simply time spent together as a family, Chick was there.

Chick possessed all the qualities any husband, son, daughter, grandchild, or friend could ask for. She was intelligent, beautiful, kind, and simply a wonderful human being. Her dry wit and facial expressions were unmatched and often said more than words ever could and brought laughter to everyone around her. She always put her family first and had a special way of making every family gathering, vacation, and holiday memorable. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Chick was truly blessed to have had her in their life.

Chick was predeceased by her parents, Guy and BJ Susi; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lawrence B. and Adeline C. Veilleux; and her brother, Dominic “Nick” F. Susi II; and many family pets.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Larry J. Veilleux; her son, Jason R. Veilleux (Natalie Veilleux); her daughter, Margaux V. Holcomb, and her husband, Robert M. Holcomb; and her cherished grandchildren, Addyson and Lukas Holcomb (Owen West). She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Martha S. Anderson; niece, Abbi S. Beal; nephew, Nate Susi, her beloved dogs, Sammy and Teddy and many extended family members and friends whose lives were touched by her love, and friendship.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Stephanie Porciello, Brenda Bourassa, and Reginald and Julia Perry for their unwavering support, compassion, and kindness throughout Chick’s brief illness. Their presence and care during such a difficult time brought great comfort to Chick and her family and will never be forgotten.

A Mass will be held at Notre Dame Church in Waterville, Maine, at 11am on Saturday November 21st, 2026. Following the Mass, family and friends are invited to gather for a reception to celebrate Chick's life.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations in Chick's memory be made to one of the following organizations:

Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation – Help Fight RA
8815 Conroy Windermere Road, Suite 309
Orlando, FL 32835

Humane Society Animal Shelter
100 Webb Road
Waterville, ME 04901

Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter
19 Colby Street
Waterville, ME 04901

Chick, for 57 years I’ve composed a poem for each and every occasion and never found it difficult to find the words. This is the last poem I wrote for you while you were in the hospital. As you look down, I want you to see the way I still feel.

It’s your birthday         My favorite day of the year

The day I say                 All the world should cheer

Cause that’s the day     My world stood still

And Jack would soon    Find his Jill

Now Jack is Larry           And Jill is Chick

I’m sure you’ve heard   The term “Love Sick”

That was me                    And it still feels new

And that’s because        I still have YOU

You give me LOVE           You give me JOY

Like a child                       Given his first TOY

You can’t imagine           The way I feel

Most people would say   “This can’t be real”

But real it is                       And it’s here to stay

And thanks to you            It will NEVER-EVER GO AWAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - I LOVE YOU