Susan M. Hilyard (nee Chaplin), age 69, passed away on Thursday September 10, 2020, at the Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.
Born in Rahway, to Peter and Florence Chaplin, Susan resided in Rahway and most recently Toms River since 2004. She worked as a realtor at Crossroads Realty in Lavallette for eight years. Susan enjoyed gardening in her spare time and was currently volunteering at the Chariot Riders Horse Riding School of Manchester.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years Lary Hilyard; three children, Suzanne Stefanelli and her partner Jeff Gervasi; Mark Hilyard and his wife Stacy; Craig Hilyard and his wife Gianna; six grandchildren, Elizabeth and Lauren Stefanelli; Austin, Brock, Jackson and Ava Hilyard.
Susan is predeceased by her brother the late Ronald Chaplin.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Visitation on Tuesday September 15, 2020 from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, NJ 07066, followed by a Funeral Service at 12 pm. Entombment, Fairview Cemetery, Westfield.
In lieu of flowers, kindly offer donations, in her name, to the Chariot Riders Inc. 3170 Chariot Court Manchester, NJ 08759.
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