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Patrick J. Sutherland

Saturday, February 21, 1931 - Sunday, February 05, 2012

Patrick  J.  Sutherland

Obituary and Life History

After a 15 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Patrick passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital, Petrolia with his family by his side.
Patrick was born in Borneo, Indonesia where his father was an oil driller. The family moved to Petrolia when he...

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was 2 years old where he was raised and lived for the rest of his life. He will be greatly missed by his loving and caring wife Suzanne (celebrated 50th wedding anniversary February 3, 2012), by his five children Stephanie (Bob Sutton), Kelly (Dennis Sanson), Suzanne, Michael and Christopher (Sandra Leslie), his beautiful grandchildren who always put a smile on his face, Jenny, Kelsey, Milena, Lindsey, and Heather. Patrick was a loving brother to Mardie Anderson (predeceased), Bloss Sutherland (predeceased) and Norm Sutherland. Patrick is best known for being an Ontario Land Surveyor for over 30 years in Lambton County. He and dear friend Jack Monteith founded Monteith & Sutherland Land Surveyors in 1961 in Petrolia, joined by his brother Norm in later years. He had a passion for playing the game of golf and watching the game of hockey. In his retirement he took up woodworking, creating many beautiful pieces for family and friends which will always be cherished.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation to take place at Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 7 pm -9 pm. Memorial mass to be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 11am, St. Philip’s Parish, Petrolia. A reception will follow mass at St. Philip’s parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Society Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family:
Parkinson Society Canada 316-4211 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2P 2A9
Fax: 416-227-9600 (Attn: Donations)
Telephone: 1-800-565-3000 or 416-227-9700

Visitation

  • Date and Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, February 07, 2012
  • Location: Needham-Jay Funeral Home

Funeral Details

  • Date and Time: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at 11:00 AM
  • Location: St. Philip's Parish

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Condolences

  • Although I only met Pat a few times, I will remember how proud he was to show off his finished woodworking projects. How lucky all of his children are to have those projects sitting in their homes. I'm glad I met you Pat, you will be missed dearly by all.

    - Jackie Arts, Ilderton, Ontario

  • I want you to know Suzanne that I am thinking of you and your family at this sad and difficult time. Nancy Hibbert

    - Nancy Hibbert, Petrolia, Ont

  • Kelly - I am so very sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. My heart goes out to you and all of your family. Please know you are in my thoughts. Sending much love and a big hug. geri (sanson) and Mark (Hart) xoxoxo

    - Geri Sanson, Toronto, ON

  • Chris: I wish to express my deepest condlences to you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    - George Radan, Toronto, Ontario

  • I would like to send my sincere condolences and those of my family to you Suzanne, and to your family at the passing of Pat. Sincerely Dolores Trevail

    - Dolores Trevail, Petrolia, Ontario

  • Although I did not know Patrick personally, I do know his brother Norm which I have been associated with for a number of years and I would like to offer our deepest sympaties to the family and we will keep everyone in our prayers.

    - Omer Foisy, Wyoming, ON

  • Dear Chris and Family, Having been involved with Pat professionally and on the links, I know that you lost a great husband, father and grandfather. May I express my condolences for this great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Harry Brouwers, London.

    - Harry Brouwers, London, Ontario

  • Suzanne and family having grown up in this parish I have many fond memories of Pat throughout the years my prayers and sympathy at this time of your great loss

    - Jim Stapleton, Petrolia, Ont.

  • Suzanne and family......Very sorry for your loss. To me, Pat was always a great guy and will be missed by his friends and the entire community. My thoughts are with you in this, your time of neeed.

    - Martin Ellacott, Sarnia

  • I would like to send you my sincere condlences and deepest sympaties to you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    - Anshul Jain, Toronto, ON

  • Suzanne and Family, We were very sorry to read about Pat's death. Please except our sincere condolences. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a good neighbour. Bob will miss his chats with Pat on your back deck. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

    - Bob and Shirley Cooper, Petrolia, Ontario

  • My sincere condolences to all of the family on your loss. I know how much he meant to all of you.

    - Ron Dann, London, Ontario

  • Kelly, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I just heard today as I still receive my trusty Petrolia Topic in the mail for just this reason. Just gets to me a little late. Thinking of you and your family. xo

    - Sherry Whiting DiCienzo, Niagara Falls, Ontario

  • Chris: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Even though we haven't seen each other for a few years, I think of you often, and ask your mom how you are whenever I see her in town. I would love to see you next time you are down this way. Know you are in my heart and my prayers. Suzanne: I am sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. You have been very strong for the past 15 years, caring for Pat and helping your children through the process. Know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

    - Carolyn Schwanz (Baertsoen), Petrolia, On

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