SUTHERLAND, Louisa "Joy" (nee MacPHERSON) - Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Stratford in her 89th year.
Born in Chesley, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Clifford MacPherson and former Louisa Marie Graper.
Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Kenneth Sutherland, whom she married in Toronto on October 2, 1954.
Cherished mother to Mark and Becky of Newmarket, Paul and wife Charmaine of Stratford, David and wife Maureen of Kitchener.
She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jamie, Caley (Sean), Amy, Corry and Sean and was Great-Grandma to Lily.
She was the loving Grandma Joy to Mackenzie and Madison Burton. Joy is survived by sisters Bonnie McClevis, Gwen (Carl) Marklevitz, brother Jim (Mary), and many loved nieces and nephews. Her life was devoted to caring for and giving to others.
She touched countless lives by sharing her joy of life, positive outlook and limitless compassion. Cremation has taken place at request of the family.
There will be no funeral service but a Celebration of Life will be held in the future.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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