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SUTTON, John R. 85, of Clearwater, passed away Friday, June 6, 2008 at home under the care of Hospice. Born Aug. 29, 1922 in Ontario, Canada, he moved to Pittsfield, MA in 1953 and then to Clearwater in 1985 after 36 years of combined service with GE as a manager. He was a decorated veteran of WWII serving 3 years in the Canadian Army National Guard and 4 years in the Royal Canadian Navy aboard the destroyer Iroquois. He belonged to the Masons and was a Past Master of Cresent Lodge in Pittsfield, MA and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was also Past President of the OTOW Men's Golf Assn. and the woodworking shop. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Edie after 64 years of marriage. He is also survived by three sons: Steven R. and his wife, Cheryl of Clearwater, Roy W. and wife, Marie of Pittsfield, MA and Robert E. of Charlestown, MA; four grandchildren: Lee Ann, Katie, Kristin, and Robert; two of three brothers: Keith and Edward; and two of six sisters: Alice Wright and Betty Taylor all of Ontario. A graveside service will be held at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and Funeral Home on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribuions may be made to The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jun. 10, 2008.

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Brenda Kiontke Hurlbut

July 5, 2008

To All the Sutton Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. John was my manager at GE Ordnance, my first job out of college. He always spoke so highly of his wife and boys. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Edie, my parents squaredanced with you in Pittsfield.

Eleanore & Bill Glembus

June 23, 2008

Hi Edie... We will certainly miss John when we go to Florida. Had many great times together. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Eleanore & Bill

Sue McGinnis

June 19, 2008

I wish you all peace and comfort in the love you share with each other, and in your memories of a wonderful man. I am grateful for the friendship shared with Mom and Alan over the years, and the opportunity for me to know him even a little. He will be greatly missed.

Carol Brudenell

June 17, 2008

Hi Aunt Edie, Vic and and I continue to pray for your comfort and that of Steven, Roy, Bob and families. This is indeed a sad time for you all but I know you are happy also that Jack is no longer suffering. God bless you all and I look forward to seeing you soon. All our love, Carol & Vic

Joan Walker

June 17, 2008

Aunt Edie and Family
So sorry to hear of Uncle Jack's passing. He will be missed by all the family. Thinking of you.
Love Joan and Marv

Bette and Alan Taylor

June 14, 2008

Dear Brother Jack, we have so many wonderful memories of the past 15 years spent with you and Edie in Clearwater. You will be missed but never forgotten - a wonderful brother and friend!

Mark Adams

June 14, 2008

Uncle Jack was a terrific fellow with a great sense of humor. He forwarded the Best emails! Fortunately he had a full, active, and distinguished life. We will all miss him....

brenda and brent budd

June 14, 2008

I remember well when brent and I met Jack and Edie. Brent and I were on vacation in Clearwater, and we gave them a call and they came over to where we were staying. I was blown over by how much Jack and Ed , his brother, were alike. It was like greeting a good friend. Edie and Jack took us to their home, and treated us wonderfully. Our condolences to Edie and the family.

Beverly Anderson

June 13, 2008

We were very fortunate to meet Jack and Edie, when we were down visiting. I also (Beverly) had met them years ago when Jack was installed into the masons. Edie will certainly miss him.

Debra Sutton

June 12, 2008

Althou I didn't get to know Uncle Jack very well, I know my dad, Ed loved his brother very much..my heart felt feelings go out to all the family at this difficult time of sorrow.

Gail Sutton

June 12, 2008

I was lucky enough to spend time with my Uncle John in Clearwater, and I know he will be miss by all of us "Suttons". Love you
Gail

Walt & Kathy Caithness

June 10, 2008

John was a kind and considerate neighbor and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Our sincere sympathy to the Sutton family. Kathy & Walt Caithness

Dick Ingram

June 10, 2008

"Mr. Sutton" will always be with me. So much of my growing up was spent at their home in Pittsfiled. My thoughts and tears are with the family. I miss all of you...

Jim Coughlin

June 10, 2008

I am sorry to hear of Jack's death , I have fond memories of Jack & Edith's
early years in Pittsfield, we were neighbors on Stoddard Ave. My sympathies to Edith and the boys.
Jim Coughlin

Gail Boleng

June 10, 2008

Edie & Roy who probably are the only ones who remember me although I met all the boys in their young years. It has been many years since our lives have touched (over 20).My deepest sympathy.

Linda Williams

June 10, 2008

Roy & Marie,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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