Robert Irvin Sutherland
February 18 2015
Funeral Date, Time and Location
February 23 2015 11:00 AM
Meadows Funreal Home Chapel
No Visitation
Wishes: NB Diabetic Association
Comments
The death of Robert Irvin Sutherland husband of the late Marilyn (Allison) Sutherland of Whitney, NB, occurred at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the age of 79. Born in Cassilis, NB, on July 10, 1934, he was the son of late Joseph and Iris (Howe) Sutherland.
He was a life time trucker and worked with Sutherland Excavating Ltd. alongside his son Blake, he was also a life member of the North & South Esk Lions Club.
Robert is survived by: one son: Blake (Stacey); two grandchildren: Mitchell and Matt Sutherland all of Millerton, NB: two brothers: James (Rolla) of Cassilis, NB and Davis (Grace) of Elliot Lake, ON.
Besides his parents, Robert is predeceased by: sisters: Martha Connors of Boom Road, NB; (John)(Mont), Leora, Clara and Mina all of Cassilis, NB; Brothers: Wilson (Meika) of St. Thomas, ON and Charlie (Thelma) of Florence, NB and extended family: Jean (Jimmy Clark), Willa (Wes Gillespie) and Edith (Charles Alger)
At the request of Robert there will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. A public Funeral Service will be held at Meadows Funeral Home on Monday @ 11 AM with Heather Ferrier officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Stephen’s United Church Cemetery later in the spring.
In Robert’s memory a donation may be made to the NB Diabetic Association.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Meadows Funeral Home, 150 Northwest Road, Sunny Corner, NB Telephone 622-3600.