Susan L. (Mathey) Van Horn a resident of Reading for 56 years, formerly of Stoneham, passed away on March 30, 2022 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.  She was 76 years of age.

Susan was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on November 29, 1945 the daughter of Edward G. and Ruth G. (MacDonald) Mathey.  Susan grew up in Stoneham and was a graduate of Stoneham High School class of 1963.  She owned and operated Buttons and Bows Day Care in Reading for 40 years.  Susan was an avid baker and loved to entertain family and friends around the holidays.

Her family was first and foremost in her life.  Susan was the devoted mother of Kimberley R. Van Horn (John) of Dover, NH, Brian C. Van Horn of Reading , and Melanie Powell (Nick) of Harwichport.  She was the loving grandmother of Alexander Powell (Meghan) of Scarborough, ME, Matthew Powell, Jason and Derek Van Horn all of Reading.

A visitation will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Monday, April 4 from 4-7PM.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 5 at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park 185 Lake St. in Peabody at 11am.