Susan Leach Goodman, 87, of Ocean Grove, NJ passed away peacefully at her home with her children by her side, on December 5, 2022, after a long battle with vascular dementia.Susan was born on November 10, 1936, to Andrew Leach and Frances Leach (Tuck), in Summit, NJ. After graduating from Summit HS, she went on to study at Centenary College. She earned her teaching degree in the 1980s at the College of St. Elizabeth in NJ.After Centenary, Susan landed a job at Grey Advertising in New York City where she met her husband-to-be, Richard E. Goodman. They were married in 1959 and moved to a small apartment in New Providence, NJ.It wasn't long before Sue Dick, as they were affectionately known, settled in Chatham Township, NJ. There, they welcomed two children into the world, a son Todd, and a daughter Lee. While Dick continued his career in advertising, Sue became a homemaker, and so much more. In 1966 they bought a vacation home in Ocean Grove where Sue had spent all her summers growing up in a tent on the corner of Central and Bath Avenues.Her love of the arts led her to act, sing and dance with the Chatham Players, and often at home whenever the music hit her just right. She was a top-notch pianist and devoted patron of the arts - never missing the latest Broadway hit or local production. She was a dedicated member of the PTO, Chatham Twig, and a leader of the Brownies. She was a volunteer at Overlook Hospital and often helped organize school activities. Though not a fan of the chairlift, she was a good skier and loved the trappings of ski chalets and lodges from New England to Colorado. She was a gourmet chef and an impeccable hostess who cherished any chance to entertain. Her home always smelled of something delicious in the oven.She loved Airedales and Scotties and had a life-long passion for pigs. Her piggy bank collection was known to all who crossed her path.From 1981-84 she served as Director of Religious Education the Unitarian Church in Summit - a place she felt deeply about. Her finely choreographed Christmas Pageantswere an event to behold. She was devoted to her faith and loved going to the Great Auditorium in the summer. When her own mother fell ill, she started a business helping others find home care for their loved ones. She was an avid Bridge player who never missed a game with her group.Sue loved to read. Her intellectual curiosity was insatiable. She was known to mail articles and clippings to her friends and family and her Christmas letters were not to be missed. Her knitting was her constant companion, often resulting in beautiful scarves and sweaters.She adored her children and grandchildren. She always had their backs while spoiling them rotten every chance she could. Yet she also had a deep and comforting wisdom about life that allowed for mistakes and misfortune to happen without judgement, but with the knowledge that somehow, she would make everything alright. While always there with a dose of sage advice if needed, Sue taught her children from an early age to make their own decisions.Far from a saint, Sue loved to debate and argue almost any topic or issue and could sometimes be forceful with her opinions. She struggled at times with the legacy of very strict parents and worked hard to ensure her children were raised to be open and honest, while understanding what it means to be truly happy. To Sue, your word was all that mattered. She despised two things: lying and bringing sand into the house, with equal contempt.In the late 1970s, Sue and Dick - both avid tennis players and fans - purchased a condominium at the Colony Beach Tennis Resort in Long Boat Key, Florida. This became a heavenly getaway for Sue, Dick, the children, and grandchildren for many magical vacations through the years. Sue continued to spend time in Florida until her illness set in. She loved the beach, whether in Florida, Bermuda or Ocean Grove and could often be found in her circle of friends enjoying a cigarette and some homemade sun tea in the sand, while soaking in the rays. Sue was crazy about fashion. She had a passion for clothing and jewelry and always managed to be a half-step ahead of the latest trends.Not long after Dick passed away suddenly in 1990, Sue ultimately decided to move to Ocean Grove full time. She was a member of the OG Ladies Auxiliary and deeply involved in the annual OG Bazaar. Sue was a volunteer with the OG Beautification Committee and never missed Sunday services at the Auditorium. Her love for all things Ocean Grove was vast and undying.During this time, she met Larry Marchiony of Montclair, NJ and they became quite the item for more than a decade before Larry's untimely passing. They traveled abroad and absorbed as much art, culture, and cuisine as possible.From there, Sue lived the rest of her days enjoying the occasional piece of chocolate candy, the company of family (especially at the holidays), visits from friends and neighbors whom she generously invited onto her porch where she held court while insisting on sharing coffee, pie, or whatever savory concoction she was cooking.Susan is survived by heronlybrother, Andrew Leach II;her children, Todd Goodman ofBradley Beach, NJ and Lee Warner of Ocean, NJ;her grandchildren, Molly and Charlotte Warner and Jack and Grace Goodman. Visiting hours will be on Thursday December 8 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM with a funeral service beginning at 7:00 PM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. Interment will be Friday December 9 at 11:00 AM at the Fair Mount Cemetery, Chatham.In lieu of flowers and cards, please feel free todonateto theAlzheimer'sAssociation at alz.org.It is a vicious disease that affects so many and it would mean a great deal toSueto know those of us she left behind are doing what we can to eradicate it.