SUTHERLAND, RITA
The death of Mrs. Rita Delores (Geikie) Sutherland wife of the late Mark “Dick” Sutherland of East Side Special Care Home and formerly of Newcastle, NB, occurred on Friday, April 17, 2015 at her residence at the age of 91. Born in Newcastle, NB, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Harding) Geikie.
Rita was a retired clerk from the Moncton Post Office and was a Sargent with the Canadian Women’s Army Corp. She started her training in Kitchener, ON before being transferred to Toronto, ON then on to Head Quarters in Saint John, NB.
Rita is survived by: sister: Juanita (Clark) Allison and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Rita is predeceased by her only son: Dwight Sutherland; brothers: David, Roy and William “Bill” and sister: Ina.
At Rita’s request there will be no visitation. A public Funeral Service will be held from the H. Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 10 AM with Rev. John Fraser officiating. Burial will take place in the Miramichi Cemetery at a later time.
In Rita’s memory, donations may be made to the East Side Special Care Home or the NB Extra Mural Program.
Very Special Thanks to the East Side Special Care Home, Owners/Operators: Geraldine and Arnold McIntrye, caregivers, residents and the Extra Mural.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB. Telephone: 506-622-3600.