Susan M. Buzalek
September 30, 1951 - June 11, 2026
Susan M. Buzalek, age 74, of Landenberg, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Born in Portsmouth, VA, on September 30, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Earl Eugene and Irene Powers LeDoyen.
Susan was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Lee Buzalek; her sons, Kyle and Andrew; her sisters, Patricia Comley and her husband, Stephen, Cecilia LeDoyen, and Magdalen Whitecross of Ocean View, Queensland, Australia; her brother, Stephen LeDoyen; and her nephews, Nathan and Mathew Turner and Eric and Douglas Comley.
Susan graduated from Thomas McKean High School in 1969 and James Madison University in 1973. Following college, she traveled to Australia to begin her teaching career. It was there that she met the love of her life, Lee Buzalek. They were married in Adelaide, Australia, on February 22, 1977, and later moved back to the United States to build their life together.
Susan adored her two sons, Kyle and Andrew, and had a lifelong love for her many dogs. She held a special place in her heart for Gracie, a chocolate Labrador Retriever, and Samantha, an Old English Sheepdog.
Susan taught at the Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired, where she helped teach life and adaptive skills. After her children arrived, she devoted herself to her family. Later, she and Lee created “Matilda’s,” an Australian-themed restaurant. Several years later, they sold the restaurant and continued their work together renovating homes and managing properties. Susan had a remarkable eye for design, along with the determination, integrity, and high standards that helped make her successful in property management. Together, Susan and Lee created, owned, and managed Quail Ridge Property Management.
Susan loved to relax with a great book and could often read two or three books in a week. She enjoyed sharing her latest favorite authors and stories with her family. She was also a devoted fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and especially loved the Philadelphia Eagles. Susan loved the beach and took great joy in surf fishing.
A perfectionist by nature, Susan took pride in everything she did. Whether she was creating curtains or window treatments, painting a room, renovating a home, restoring furniture, or preparing a meal, she always delivered quality, beauty, and care.
Susan was also known for her love of entertaining and her gift for bringing family and friends together around a table filled with wonderful food that she and Lee prepared. She was caring, generous, and never too busy to help others. No matter how tired she was, Susan would always make time for family, friends, and even strangers in need.
Her talents, kindness, strength, and love for people were endless. Susan will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten by all whose lives she touched.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 a.m., following the visitation, at Holy Angels Parish, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan’s memory to BlindSight Delaware, Attn: Loretta Harper-Brown, Executive Director, 2915 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808.
Valerie
I am so sorry for your loss. Heartbroken
Thelma Lathem
Lee and family, sending prayers to help you through this troubled time
God bless, cherish the memories. Sincerely Danny and Thelma Lathem
Cecilia LeDoyen
May God bless Susan and her family during this difficult time. I will miss you always, my sister. I am praying for you and your family. My love to you all.
Lorraine Comley
Lee, Kyle and Andrew, I am so sorry for your loss Susan was a great person. May she rest in peace.
Lorraine Comley
Serkan Okar
I am so heartbroken and sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers and prayers of Heavenly peace for Susan.
Kulwant Klair
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Grace Young
I’m heartbroken for loss of such a caring friend. Wish her peace in the haven.
Lee and family, I understand how hard you are in, if there’s anything I can do, please let me know
Grace Young
Hank & Silvia Madya
Our deepest condolences for Susan. For Lee and family,May the comfort and peace of the Lord surround you and your family during this difficult time.
Anthony and Deborah Lindsay
Lee, you have our deepest sympathies and condolences. We will continue to pray for you and your family during this difficult time. You are a dear friend to us and as always we extend our love!
Rose Oliver
Lee, Wallace & I are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are praying for you and the family
Wallace & Rose Oliver
Cindy McClafferty O’Brien
So sorry for your loss. I graduated from McKean in 1970 and I have lived in Oakwood Hills since 1979, which is right next to Quail Ridge, where I often Walk my Goldendoodle Daisy.
BW Ohliger
So sorry to learn of this, Lee, sincerest condolences
Barbara from Rock Lane
Anita Snyder
Frank and I are so sorry for your loss of Susan. She was such a strong woman, and she loved with her whole heart. I hope in time the memories of her will help ease your pain.
Frank & Anita Snyder
Gary Michelle Irving
Our hearts are broken, Sue along with Lee were great friends, Mates. We had countless great times at their restaurant Matilda’s. Australia sheds a tear for this loss🥲
All our love.
Gary and Michelle Irving
John
Lee, words fall short in times like these. But know Sue was loved and for many years I’ve have thought of you guys as extended family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sunny
I always admired how kind Susan was. She is going to be missed by many. Lee, you are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏽
Judith Shuler
Lee, the boys and family,
Susan was a wonderful person. We will always remember the fun times we had together.
Our sincerest condolences for your loss.
Scott and Judy Shuler
Mallika Sircar
Dear Lee,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We are very sorry for your loss. May God give strength to you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Saurabh and Mallika Sircar
Monica Jarman
To Lee and all the family sending you Peace and Love at this time of loss. Susan will be missed. I am honored to have known her as family. Her smile and laugh would light up a room. Love and prayers Monica and Cary.
Rajdeep
Lee, I’m so sorry for your loss. May Susan rest in peace, she will be missed. I am keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time. We are here for you if you need anything at all.
Ahmed Hossain
Very sorry for your loss. Susan was kind and gentle. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Kind regards,
Ahmed Hossain and family