Sutherland: Joan Denise,
(Former Warden of Simcoe County, Former Deputy Reeve of New Tecumseth, Former Councilor and Reeve of Tottenham, Former First Female President of the Ontario Good Roads Association, Former Treasurer of Nottawasaga Futures, Former Representative of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority)
Peacefully at her home in Tottenham, on Thursday December 6, 2018. Joan Sutherland (nee: Brattan) at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Joe Sutherland.
Loving mother of David, Liane, and Lisa-Jo. Dear grandmother of Danielle Wryland (Tiff), Michelle Sutherland (Giacomo Donato), Katrine Sutherland, Ryan Williams (Erin Madonia), Jake Williams (Teri Maiden-Hussey), Sarah O’Keefe, Paul O’Keefe (Erin Pawts), and great grandmother of Lorenzo Donato.
Forever in the hearts of her extended family and friends.
A Memorial visitation will be held at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd. Tottenham, on Monday December 17, 2018 from 10am until time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 11am. Cremation has taken place. For those who wish donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Jeannette&Jim Ferrie says
Dear Joe & family sending our deepest sympathies.
Wendy Massey says
My deepest condolences to the Sutherland family.
Holland Harry & Rita says
So sorry for your loss Joan will be missed.
Bonnie Gilpin says
So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing, Ed and I remember her fondly. Our deepest condolences to Joe and the family.
Ruth Dermott & Bill Zerback says
Dear Joe and family, sending our condolences to all. Joan will be missed.
Lois & Alex Boyter says
Dear Joe and family our deepest condolences on the loss of Joan
We have fond memories of you all. Hugs
Ron Fortier says
So sorry for your loss Joe and family. Joan was a caring and really nice person. Shelba a d Ron Fortier
Nancy Foresrell says
Dear Joe and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how proud you must be of Joan’s many accomplishments. She cared so much about the wellbeing of the community of Tottenham which she demonstrated over an extended period of time in local and regional politics. She was also a dedicated mother and grandmother. I always admired Joan as someone who from at least the mid 1970s onward (if not earlier) recognized that women should get more actively involved in politics and in other societal realms. She was one of my earliest feminist mentors. I’m sorry I don’t live closer,Joe, to give you a big hug .
David Nacson says
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leon & Anne Schenko says
Joe & Family: Our condolences to you on the passing of Joan. She will be missed
Janine and Vaughan Harris says
Joan’s contributions to Tottenham and the wider community were truly valued but I remember her best as a caring, funny, genuine person with no airs but much grace.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Joe & Family
Our sincere condolences.
We have fond memories of you and Joan over the years. Joan was an exceptional lady. Rest In Peace.
Ceri and Viola Stephens says
Joan got things done graciously and effectively. Our condolences to you,Joe, and your family.
Rose Donato says
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. It was an honor to have know such a great warm loving person. Our Sincere condolences
Ray Lisk says
Joan was a giver and a doer. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Sunyatta Guild says
My deepest condolences to Joans family and friends. She was truly an inspiration, with her progressive attitude towards everything in life, her positive outlook and preventative approach to her health, and her love and devotion for her family. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly, sharing their accomplishments whenever she came for her adjustments. A wonderful woman we will miss dearly.
Sunyatta Guild says
My deepest condolences to Joans family and friends. It was a privelege knowing her. She was truly an inspiration, with her progressive attitude towards everything in life, her positive outlook and preventative approach to her health, and her love and devotion for her family. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly, sharing their accomplishments whenever she came for her adjustments. A wonderful woman we will miss dearly.
Tony and Anne Decoo says
Joe and family: our deepest condolences. It was an honour to be on the OGRA board with Joan. She was a class lady.
Shira Harrison McIntyre says
Joan was an amazing woman and paved the way for other women to become community leaders. Thank you to her family for supporting her in her endeavours. Our community is better because of her contributions.
Natalie Copp says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing o Joan, she was a very friendly lady and did so much for Tottenham and New Tecumseth. My condolences to the family she will be missed.
Helen and Ray MacLeod says
Joe – our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. We always enjoyed Joan and your company at all the OGRA meetings and conferences. Joan’s knowledge and honesty was well respected at OGRA.
With sympathy – Helen
Dennis Roughley says
Our sincere condolences to Joe and the Sutherland Family.
Joan will be remembered for her leardership in serving Tottenham and New Tecumseth as Councillor, Reeve and as a Member and Warden of Simcoe County Council.
Past Wardens Assoc.Simcoe County
Madelyn & Hal Rutledge says
Dear Joe, David, Liane, Lisa-Jo and family
So sorry for your loss. Joan was a remarkable woman. It was a privilege to know her.
Kerry and Betty Worrod says
Kerry and I are so saddened to hear of the passing of Joan..our deepest condolences to you Joe and family
Debby Hanson & Betty Drury says
I would like to send our condolences to the family Hoan was a sweet woman always stopping to say hi.. or give u a hug.. mom and I will miss her on our visits to Costco when we would meet up with her and Joe.. lisa I am very sorry to hear about ur mom.. my she rip…
sarah cole says
So sorry for your loss, it’s been awhile since I’ve seen Joan but certainly remember the good ole days. Meeting up with Joan and Rita and playing cards. Good memories – Joan will be missed by the community, a great lady.
Ian and Vickie Witherspoon says
Dear Joe and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Joan was always an inspiration to all those around her and I am truly blessed to have been her friend.
She will be missed.
May God keep you strong.
Cindy Brent says
Joan was such a huge part of Tottenham when we first moved here over 40 years ago. So very sorry for your loss.
Bob and Sue Beck says
Joe and family
Our deepest sympathy
Barbara Ann Gauley says
Joe and family my sincere condolences.
Rest In Peace Joan.
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority says
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is saddened to hear of Joan’s passing. We appreciated her long standing commitment and service to our Board and have made a donation into our education program in her name.
Dennis & Linda Pendlebury says
Our prayers are with Joe and family.
Colleen, Nick & Family says
Michelle and Jacob we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Cindy Murton says
I’m so very, very sorry to hear this news. My heartfelt sympathies to Joe, Dave, Liane and Lisa-Jo. I had the privilege and honour of calling Joan my second Mom for many years while growing up and living in Tottenham. A great woman and a true loss to the world. You will be missed. xxx ooo
Karen Smith says
So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. It was an honour to serve under her guidance. She was instrumental in promoting equality in the workplace. I, for one, owe her a great debt! Rest well, my friend!
Anne Burton (McKendrick) says
So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing…always loved visiting her home with my childhood friend Liane…was always made to feel welcome. My condolences to the family.
Ginny & Ivor Cathcart says
We are so very sorry and saddened by the news of Joan’s passing. We have wonderful memories of Joan. She was always such a welcoming and friendly person who gave so much to her community.Her generosity of spirit was genuine and she truly demonstrated care and concern for others.
Jim and Karyn Mannell says
We are so sorry to hear about Joan’s passing. Our community has lost a very wonderful, dedicated, community minded person. Tottenham will not be the same without Joan. Remember the good times and the fun times and all the memories that you have of Joan. I know we will. Our condolences to Joe and all the family.
Kymm Graham says
We’re so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. The memories I have of the times spent with the family always bring a smile to my face. Our deepest condolences and love to you all.
Malcolm & Elsie Cleghorn says
We were saddened to learn of Joan’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. She was a very powerful person in the community.
Adelaide Campbell and Tom Henry says
Tom and I have wonderful memories of Joan, as do so many others. She was liked and respected by everyone. Her knowledge, wisdom, community mindedness and respect for others was admirable. She will be missed. Our condolences to Joe and the Sutherland family.
Adelaide and Tom.
Vern &Julie Burnie says
We send our condolences to the Sutherland family, Joan was always somebody we admired for everything she did, and it was always a pleasure to watch Joe and Joan dance. A life well lived, may your “last waltz” be the sweetest memory
Harry & Rona Rempel says
It was with great sadness that we heard of Joan’s passing. A wonderful woman and a pillar of her community. She leaves behind a great legacy for her beloved Tottenham. She was always a loyal customer and very special woman. Our condolences to Joe and your family.
Valerie Ryan says
I was so fortunate to have been able to work with Joan and was the recipient of her guidance, kindness and leadership for a number of years. I would like to express my sincere sympathy to Joe and family.
George & Ruth Stamper says
Joe & family: Please accept our condolences on your loss.Joan was always a community minded individual. A lady who well represented both Tottenham and New Tecumseth in her political career. She will be missed.
LESLEY WINTERS WILLIAMS says
I feel so very blessed and special to have known such a wise, beautiful (inside and out) talented , no nonsense woman. I have many fond memories of Joan, birthdays, Christmas’s, many mothers days spent at Richters herbs. I will miss you and all your knowledge. I Love you to the moon and back.
Marie Simms says
I first met Joan when we moved her in 1992. She was a leader and an inspiration from that first moment. She was always kind and had a smile for everyone. My sincere condolences to her family.
Margaret & Gerry Osborne says
Our sincere condolences to Joe and the Sutherland family. We were privileged to know Joan as a friend and will miss her.