Ronald SUTHERLAND

SUTHERLAND, Dr. Ronald
1933 - 2013
On November 29, 2013, Ronald Sutherland left this earth peacefully in the comfort of his home library, surrounded by family, friends and books. He was predeceased by loving wife Velma-Jean Carter in 1995. Emeritus Professor of the Université de Sherbrooke, he was one of the founders of the Canadian Comparative Literature program and a well- known author of many published articles, humorous vignettes for newspapers, & novels. Ron will also be remembered as a talented bagpiper, avid beekeeper, relentless solver of crosswords, mentor for many, but especially as a man of generous, hospitable and non judgemental character. With great optimism he channelled intellect, wit, and mastery into all his life's accomplishments. Patriarch of an extended family, Ron leaves in mourning his children, Janet, Katherine (Peter Raymond), Velma, Winona, Colin (Hélène Trudel), nine grandchildren, sister Margaret Wilkins, two half-brother and eight half-sisters (Bignone), many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, endless friends and colleagues. The family wishes to thank all those who contributed to make his last days comfortable and peaceful, in particular the staff of the home care unit of the Memphrémagog hospital, caregiver, and the pharmacy. In lieu of flowers, donations to the library of North Hatley (165 Main Street, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, www.nhlibrary.qc.ca) or to The Canadian Legion #242 (95 Street Jackson Heights, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0) would be greatly appreciated. The family will be present to receive the condolences of relatives and friends at the Steve L. Elkas Funeral Home, 601 rue du Conseil, in Sherbrooke, Qc, J1G 1K4, (819-565-1155), from 14:00 to 16:00, Friday, December 6. After that, you are invited to join us at the wake for a drink to the memory of Ron, at the local Legion #242 of North Hatley.