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Cheryl Sutherland Obituary

Of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Belmont, died suddenly on July 7. She was the former wife of the late Mark Sutherland, also formerly of Belmont. Loving mother of Chalane and Christopher Sutherland of Florida and Dana Bourque and Keith Colardo of New Hampshire, grandmother of Mason, Gabe and Kayden, daughter of Vincent and Barbara Puntonio, sister of Donna Puntonio, Debra Colarusso, Paula Sevene and Rick Puntonio, granddaughter of August Colangelo, companion to Tim Edwards and close childhood friend of Marian (Pizzi) Lentine. and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Donations in Cheryl's memory may be made to SAC Charities, c/o John Alterisio, 2 Pleasant St, Burlington, MA 01803. A memorial mass in celebration of Cheryl's life will be posted at a later date.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 9, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Cheryl Sutherland

21 Entries

April 15, 2009

Hi u, its me again. Today is Samanthas 4th birthday, but u know that!! U freaked me out today, but again let me know u are always with me!! I was going thru my walllet in places I dont usual go looking for something and I came across the angel that was Nanas and u had left in that letter to get it off the dress u left it on and give it to Samantha!!!! Hadnt seen that since I left Florida in July, but once again proved to me u are still with us!! I Miss u and Love u, but after today know u are with me on a daily basis and know how I feel.........Give Mark, Nana, Susan and Little Tony my love!!!!! Miss u all!!!

April 4, 2009

Hey U, Not sure what the deal is, but I cant get thru a day without u on my mind!!I miss u so much!!! As I type I am crying as I did that same day u were taking from us~~~~ I Love u and Miss u!!!!! Paula

Nana and her little man mason!!

January 6, 2009

Cheryl and Daddy

January 6, 2009

feelin the love!!

January 6, 2009

cheryl and all the kids including the biggest kid, her Dad

January 6, 2009

Chalane Sutherland

December 31, 2008

Hi mama-
Merry xmas and Happy New year!!! I know u and daddy r gonna party it up 2night!! We will all take shot of ur fav... sambuka baby!!! I miss u both sooooo much! I think about u every minute of every day! Still hard to believe I will never see u or hear your voice but know u r always in my heart!! Mason and I come see u often but still hard to face reality... sometimes just feels like a nightmare that I will soon wake up from! Wish u were here 2 see how big mason is growing. Talking n learning so much! I strive everyday to be the wonderful mother u have always been. Its funny because I often find myself doing n saying the same things u always did with us! We talk about u all the time n when he plays with the bear u got him he tells me "Mama this is Mason n Nanas bear!". He knows whats up!! We love n miss u like crazy! Watch over n keep us safe! I love you mommy!!

Paula Sevene

October 2, 2008

Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to say Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to U and Mark. I am sure the both of u are celebrating!! Kinda funny how that worked, I guess HE does work in mysterious ways!! Today will be a tough one, but I know u will be giving me and the rest of us the strength to get thru it!!! I love u and Miss u........Paula

Lindsay Hankins

August 12, 2008

You were a mother to me in all senses. You gave me advice and love. I'll never forget our last conversations. You kept me so strong. I'll take care of Chalane and Mason, just please watch over all of us. I love you mama 2

Nadine Ritchie

July 19, 2008

To the Puntonio and Sutherland Families - To say that I was stunned when I heard about your loss is an understatement. As with others who have written, Cheryl was so good about keeping in touch through emails and photographs - sharing both the good memories and the sad moments. I have fond memories of both Cheryl and Mark starting with Daniel Butler all the way through high school. God bless your family and please know that my thoughts are with you all. Nadine (Romano) Ritchie

Paula Sevene

July 17, 2008

Here it is 10 days later and I still have tears falling from my eyes! I will thank god for all the years that u were my big sister, but I will always question him on why he took u now!! I will love u now and forever, your baby sister, Paula

best friends!!!

July 16, 2008

back in the day

July 16, 2008

cheryl and her Daddy

July 16, 2008

ANTHONY/FAMILY AMEDIO

July 14, 2008

BABARA VINNIE &FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE DEATH OF CHERYL. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY . MY GOD BLESS YOU ALL .

Betty (Mahoney) Frongello

July 11, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Cheryl contacted me when Mark was sick and we emailed for quite a while. Loved seeing the pictures of the wedding and the baby. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Charlene Savarino

July 10, 2008

To the Puntonio Family- I am so sorry for your loss. Cheryl found me on classmates, a few years ago, and it was great re-connecting with a childhood friend. We laughed about our crazy neighborhood, and the fun at PQ. She was a wonderful person and I will always remember her.
Love, Charlene (Pelleriti) Savarino

Jack & Jean Levey

July 9, 2008

Dear Cheryl:

We were devastated to hear about your death and so sorry that we didn't get to talk to you before your operation. Even though we kept in touch with our emails, it's not the same as personal contact. You were our first niece, you were a first grandddaughter as well as a first child. The many happy memories we have of you will never be enough to compensate for losing you. We love you and wish we had told you many more times than we did. We will always miss you and will always keep you in our prayers. May God bless and keep you.

Barbara, Vinnie, Tim & Family:

You are in our thoughts and prayers. The devastation you must feel right now must be crushing. We were also devastated when we heard about Cheryl. It just isn't fair to have someone so young and vibrant be snatched away. We love all of you and miss you, too, as we haven't seen you guys in quite some time. Please know that you have the love and support of your family and you will always be in our prayers. God bless all of you.

Love, Jack & Jean

Brian Sutherland

July 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Barbara and Vinnie, Chalane and Chris, and her entire family. The great memories, will always remain.

Janie Stacey-Merrill

July 9, 2008

It is so hard to try and say something meaningful at a time like this, but I write this with a heavy heart. I am happy that we kept in contact and remained friends. I am grateful that I got to spend even a little time with you in the past few years. It would of been more except for the distance. I admired how you dealt with your children when they had suffered a loss. I am bewildered by the unexpected. I can only say I will miss you. I will keep Tim and your family in my thoughts as this will be such a difficult time. I am in hopes that you are aware of the love & prayers I am sending you. My deepest sympathy goes out to you parents and I will include them in my prayers. Their grief will be shared by many. God Bless you Cheryl. Love Janie

Sandy & Steve Cote

July 9, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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