SUTHERLAND,
Alan Richard:
January 4, 1944
- May 4, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alan Richard Sutherland, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and All Black. Alan died unexpectedly in hospital in South Africa while recovering from a recent surgery. He led a great life, accomplishing feats that a young boy from Blenheim could only dream of. Alan brought joy to the world with his rugby, racing, humour and song, but above all through his passion for life. Though the tyranny of distance sometimes made it hard, Alan never forgot family and friends – they were everything to him. Alan is survived by his wonderful wife Vera, who was his rock, and their daughter Tarryn; and Karen, Natalie and Greg and their mother, Pat. He will be sadly missed by all his grandchildren; Aleesha, Madeleine, Dylan, Henry, Juliette and Georgie and his great granddaughter, Serena. He was a much-loved brother of Anne, Naida, Ramon, Lynette and Ivan and will be greatly missed by the entire Sutherland family.
I wasn't there that morning
When my Father passed away
I didn't get to tell him
All the things I had to say
I think I caught his spirit
Later that same year
I'm sure I heard his echo
In my baby's new born tears
I'm just so glad I told him in the living years
A memorial service will be held in Blenheim in the near future to celebrate the life of one of Marlborough's greatest sons. Rest in Peace, Big Al.
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Vera so sorry to hear about Alan, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. If you are going to be in NZ please do get in touch.Graham [email protected]
May 13, 2020
My deepest condolence to all the family. So enjoyed staying at Mooi River many years ago.
Belinda Nicolle (Till)
May 12, 2020
We were all very saddened to hear of Alan's passing and our love and thoughts are with all the family at this sad time.
The Hegglun family
May 12, 2020
So sorry to hear of Alan's passing..we enjoyed Alan's company many years ago in Blenheim..
Allan and Jenifer Birnie
Jenifer Birnie
Friend
May 11, 2020
,We send sympathy and love to Alan's family.
James and Julie Cowie
May 11, 2020
Sorry to hear about the sad loss of your brother Anne he was one of greats in rugby
George Addis
May 9, 2020
Sincere condolences to the extended Sutherland family on your loss of Allan who was in my year at College. Special thoughts go out to Pat at this time.
John Broughton
May 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss of a much loved special brother. My thoughts are with yo7 at this sad time.
Linda Roughan
May 8, 2020
To Alan's Family
I am very sorry to hear of Alan's passing and will always remember the humorous stories he and Kevin[Tubby]enjoyed when Alan visited,they were great friends.
Christina Keenan
May 8, 2020
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