Sutherland, Robert E.
By Canton CitizenRobert E. Sutherland, 93, died peacefully January 17, 2014, after a brief illness.
Born in Boston, he lived in Dorchester until moving to Canton in 1966. Robert was a proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was the recipient of the Bronze Star for his actions during the D-Day invasion. He worked as an electrician for the MBTA until retiring in 1986. Robert was a member of IBEW Local 103 and was active in the Masons and Shriners.
Devoted husband of the late Dorothea Sutherland (Thornton). Loving father of Dorothy Sutherland of Canton and the late Janice Souza and the late June Sutherland. Brother of the late Donald Sutherland and the late Dorothy Clarkson. Loving grandfather of Danelle Moriarty and Daniel Souza of Canton. Proud great-grandfather of Darin, Casey, Collin and Riley Moriarty, and Kalynn Souza.
A funeral service celebrating his life was held Tuesday, January 21, in the United Church of Christ in Canton. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Arrangements by the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman Street.
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Posted by Canton Citizen
on Jan 23 2014. Filed under Obituaries.
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