
The family of Neil Sutherland is saddened to announce his passing on Monday, August 25, 2014 at the age of 55 years.
Born December 26, 1958 in Norman Wells, NT, he was the first son of John and Cairine Sutherland.
Neil’s love of the North kept him going back home time after time. He spent many years in Yellowknife working for NorthwesTel. He moved to St. Albert, Alberta, after his father’s passing in 2008, where he spent the rest of his days.
Neil will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Maggie–semicolon– three grandchildren–semicolon– his sisters: Lou Hall and family, and Lynne Sellmer and family.
He was predeceased by his parents, John and Cairine Sutherland, and his brother, Drew.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Connelly-McKinley St. Albert Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, HRIF – East, 1-020,
1A University Campus NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 9Z9.
Diane & Doug Hartford says
Our family would like to send our deepest condolences to Neil”s family. Neil was and will always be a special man. He will be truly missed for his warm heart, gentle soul, and love of humanity. Neil”s love of the gospel was a gift he gave freely and now as we morn his loss, let us remember that he will have a special seat in the angels choir. Till we meet again Neil. Love Doug, Diane & Makayla Hartford