Suzanne Elizabeth Babchyck, 51, Clermont, FL passed away March 26, 2012 at South Lake Hospital. She was born November 6, 1960 in Buffalo, NY daughter of Joseph & Margaret nee Rice Lyford. She received her Bachelor's Degree in 1996 from Bridgewater State College with her degree in Psychology, ultimately working as a Mental Health Counselor, working with special needs children. On February 2, 1991 she was united in marriage to Bruce Courtney Babchyck of Dedham, MA in Orange Park, FL. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she volunteered as a Religious Education Teacher. She enjoyed scrapbooking & photography and was an avid animal lover. Her brother Charles Lyford preceded her in death in 2005. Surviving is her husband Bruce & daughter Courtney; parents Joseph & Margaret Lyford, Leesburg, FL; siblings Kenneth (Melissa) Lyford, Clermont & Cheryl (Michael) Miller, Fayetteville, TN ; nephews Nathan, Jonah & Joseph Lyford & Margaret & Stephen Miller.
Mass of the Resurrection for Suzanne Babchyck will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 720 12th Street, Clermont, FL celebrated by Very Reverend Robert E. Webster. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-9 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be directed to Juvenile Diabetes Association. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121. Guestbook at beckerfamilyfuneral.com