Dorothea Elizabeth Rutherford (nee Sunnerton)
August 31, 1928 – March 29, 2018
A lifetime resident of Beeton passed peacefully on March 29, 2018 at Matthews House Hospice in Alliston. Beloved wife of the late John Rutherford (2003). Loving mother of Jim (Leslie), Marilyn, and the late Carolyn (1979). Cherished grandmother of Andrea and James Rutherford. Devoted sister to Walter Sunnerton, Violetta McCullough, and predeceased by Helen Lisk, Eileen Stewart, and John Sunnerton. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home (1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham) 905-936-3477 on Friday, March 30th, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held in Trinity United Church (37 Centre St. N., Beeton), on Saturday March 31st, 2018 at 1:00pm. Interment will be held at Trinity Cemetery Beeton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Matthews House Hospice or Trinity United Church, Beeton would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Shirley Stonehouse says
My sincere condolences to the entire Rutherford family. This lady was such a lady. She will be missed.
Tony & Bobbi Douglas says
Jim and Family
Our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. I miss your Mom and Dad from all the dances I played for the Beeton Athletic years ago.
Bob and Donna McCarthy says
Jim, Marilyn and family
Our deepest sympathy over the recent loss of your Mother. Condolences to the entire family.
marc ronan says
My Deepest sympathy to all of the Rutherford Family from Marc Ronan and Family
Barbara and Paul Hacker says
Marilyn and Jimmie and family.
Sorry for your loss, but your Mom had a good time in her long lifetime and now she has gone home to her other loved ones. Till you meet again take care.
Barbara and Paul and family.
Jane (Ritchie) & Stoney Plets says
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Mom. Last night, I was talking with my brother, Bill, when he told us of your Mom’s passing. Many “young” memories came back. As a child, your Mom always took photos at my birthdays. Lovely Lady.
Treasure your memories,
Jane & Stoney Plets
Jim & Mae Aiken & Family says
Condolences to Jim, Marilyn, &
the Sunnerton Families .
love, Jimmie,& Mae Aiken & Family
Ruth Dermott says
Our condolences to you Marilyn and Jim. Many fond memories of your mom in Florida especially. RIP Dorothea.
Ruth & Bill
Jim & Debi MCGinty says
Jim, Marilyn & Family
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful lady.
RIP Dorothy
Louise and Lyle Longhurst says
Marilyn, Jim and family:
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. Both your Mom and Dad have been great family friends for many, many years. Dorothea was a wonderful friend to Olga! Please take comfort in all the wonderful memories.
john and katie quinlan says
Jim and Marilyn.Our sincere condolences. john and Katie quinlan
Susie Robinson says
Jim and Marilyn.Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.She is reunited with John and Carolyn.RIP Dorothea.
Debbie Abushinov says
So sorry to hear about your mom, my deepest sympathy to you Marilyn and Jim…
She will be missed….
Debbie @ CAA
Sharon Wadel(Lisk) says
My condolences to the family.The Rutherfords were always there when you needed them.
margot jones and family says
Dorothea was a wonderful neighbour. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our condolences to all her family members. Margot, Keltie, Thea and Kyle Jones
Anthony Russo WM Spry Lodge) says
We are saddened to hear of Dorothea’s passing. She truly was one of Spry Lodge’s special ladies. We will miss sitting with her and talking hockey at our Special Ladies luncheon.
The thoughts and prayers of all the brethren of Spry Lodge are with Dorothea’s family during this difficult time.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
We are sorry for your loss.
Rest In Peace Dorothea❤️
Hal and Madelyn Rutledge says
Dear Marilyn, Jim, Leslie, Andrea and James
So sorry about the loss of your Mom/Grandmother. She was a great lady. It was a pleasure knowing her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Larry and Theresa Keogh says
Jim,Leslie and Marilyn: What a great loss to the Beeton community. She was a wonderful lady, a noted cook and was difficult to beat in cards. Unfortunately, we are out of the country but our thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow.
JoAnn McIntosh says
So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing…she was a very beautiful woman..I alaways loved it when I would happen up her somewhere and catchup on all her family news…she was very proud of her family…thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time…I know you all have the most wonderful memories to cherish always.
Ross Shropshire says
Sorry about your mom Rutt she always made you feel welcome after golf or whatever. Out came the cards. Shropy
Corinna and Samuel Huang says
Dear Jim, Marilyn, Leslie, Andrea and James:
May you find the loss that you now bear is lessened in some way by all the understanding thoughts that go you today.
May the love and concern of family and friends bring you comfort.
May the healing touch of time bring your brighter tomorrow.
It has been a privilege and honor of spending so many Christmas gatherings with you and your family with fond memories.
We are thinking of Jim, Leslie, Marilyn, Andrea and James and of your family, especially at this time.
With Love,
Sam and Corinna
Joanne, Pete and family says
So sorry in hearing of your mother’s passing. All are in our thoughts and prayers.
J.J. Paul & Margaret Whiteside says
Marilyn, Jim and Family:
We extend our deepest sympathy to your family on the passing of your Mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Dorothea was such a kind lady who will be truly missed by many.
Sincerely, J.J. Paul & Margaret
Gord and Carol Ball says
Marilyn, Jim & Family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. May you find comfort in your cherished memories.
George & Ruth Stamper says
Marilyn & Jim: We are sorry to hear of your loss. Dorthea was a good lady with a sharp wit and will be missed by all who knew her. We will miss her phone calls to update us on how things were going and Pittsburgh’s wins. Ruth will miss her No.1 fan for her tea biscuits. We know that she and Johnnie will be together again.
Mellanie Kant and Scott Roberts says
Our condolences to Jim and family. Dorothea had a wonderful spark for life with a great wit and razor sharp memory. She will be missed.
Sending love.
Linda McCullough says
Marilyn and Jim and families. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Moyher, sister , nieces and nephews and grandma.. she sure will be missed in Beeton. Prayers going out to all of you.
Gary and Susan Coleman says
Marilyn, Jim and Family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. Both your Mom and Johnny were fixtures of Beeton and one of the most respected couples of the community. I miss seeing them both sitting on the porch waving to all their friends as they drove by. They are back together on a much bigger porch in heaven.
Juanita Erni says
Many, many great memories I have of playing with Carolyn at her house and I was always welcome.
Mrs. Rutherford you will be missed.
RIP. Prayers for Jim and Marilyn and family.
Lynne Westlake says
Jim,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
Lynne
Darlene and Bob Sunnerton and Family says
Marilyn, Jim, Leslie, James and Andrea, So sorry to hear about your Mom passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all. Your home was always a gathering place for the whole family and we have many fond memories of being gathered around that kitchen table for family get togethers. You always made everyone feel so welcome. You are with your other family members now. We love you Aunt Dorothy. Rest in peace. Love and prayers to all of you.
Shirley Ross says
Our sincere condolences to the family. RIP Dorothea
Jim JoAnne And family says
Remembering all the Christmas dinner and family gatherings at your house Aunt Dorothy, your house was the hub for our family. You will be missed. RIP❤️Love Jim JoAnne John and Jacqueline
Harvey and Florence Dilling; Mike and Janice Wall says
So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family.
Sheila Cochrane says
Sorry to hear of your loss.My condolences to the family, Dorothea was a lovely lady.
Shauneen and Iain Mackay says
Dorothy,
I am really going to miss you. You were a great woman and really appreciated you. I will miss you.
Shauneen
Our condolences to the family Iain and Shauneen Mackay
Bonita Girard says
Sorry to hear of your loss…my thoughts and prayers go out to Dorothea’s family
Linda and Rich Melanson says
Our condolences to all of Dorothea ‘s family. She will be greatly missed.
Your in our prayers.
Linda and Rich (Dorothea’s church family)
Kevin, Lynda & Joshua Reid says
Miss Dorothea was a lovely lady. We always felt special in her company. Our son never got by her without a hug from Miss Dorathea and Kevin and I never passed her without giving her a kiss on the cheek. Our deepest condolences to all.
Maureen Biegel says
Jim and Marilyn – So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful and kind lady. With deepest sympathies to your family
Sam McDaid says
Jim,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Thinking of you and your family.
Margaret & Fred Salmon says
Sincere condolences to all. Beeton won’t be the same without her!
Vivian says
Aunt Dorothea will be sadly missed by so many relatives and friends. I have very fond memories of many Christmas gatherings and other family gatherings at her place over the years. RIP Aunt Dorothea
Ann Proper-Thorley and Family says
Jim,Marilyn and Family
We are so sad to hear of Dorothea’s passing. So many fond memories we have of both Dorothy and Johnnie.
She will be missed by all that knew her. RIP Dorothy.
Ann David and Family
Barb,David and the Bricknell Family says
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Aunt Dorothea. There were so many good times and lasting memories. She will definitely be missed.
Violetta McCullough says
Marilyn, Jim, Leslie, Andrea, and James.
I am so sad to hear about Dorothea. She was truly one of a kind. She loved her family and enjoyed the many gatherings and events with them and friends. I will miss her. My thought and prayers are with you.
Aunt Vi
Alice & Barry Kant says
Our condolences to the Rutherford family. Wonderful lady.
Bonnie and Lorne Masters says
There are so many memories of family events over the years. You kept track of the family much as a historian did. You will be missed so much.
Raymond Lisk says
Family and friends were always welcome at your home on Lilly Street. A wealth of fond memories. Aunt Dorothea, you will be missed.
Love Raymond and Brenda