Robert Scott Sutherland – 68, of North Reading, formerly of Stoneham and Pennsylvania, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers from a courageous 11 year battle with multiple myeloma.
Born on March 15, 1952 in Sewickley, PA he was the son of the late Gene H. and Lois (Kerchner) Sutherland. Scott was a graduate of Quaker Valley High School, spent a year at Rollins College in Florida and was a 1974 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was a Regional Sales Manager at Information Builders, Inc., retiring in August of 2017.
He was a member at the Thomson Country Club, the PSU Alumni Association, Beta Theta PI at PSU and the Union Congregational Church in North Reading.
Scott was known for his sense of humor, intellect and had a strong love for his family and friends. Scott was a true blue and white Penn State Nittany Lion through and through, and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan with an additional love of Big Band music.
His hobbies include reading, golfing with his buddies and son, spending time with his family, friends, and swing dancing with his wife. He also enjoyed traveling with his family in the USA and abroad.
Family members include his loving wife Brenda L. (Roush) Sutherland of 36 years; daughter Samantha G. Sutherland of South Boston, son Scott R. Sutherland and his wife Crissy Smith Sutherland of Somerville; sister Sharon Sutherland Marhewka and husband Guy of West Hartford, CT; Stepmother Janet Sutherland of Pennsylvania; brother in law of Debbie and Mike Reich of Arizona, Sally and Mike O’Shea of Pennsylvania, Kenneth Roush of Pennsylvania, John and Naomi Roush, of Texas and many nieces, nephews and long time special and wonderful friends. Scott’s love extended to his furry companions – dachshunds Manny, Rosie and Buddy.
Services will be held at a later date at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, PO Box 414238, Boston, MA 02241-4238 www.themmrf.org Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Our deepest sympathy
Prayers and hugs for the Sutherland family
Peggy n Ed Stine
So sorry for your loss Brenda, Sam, Scotty and family. Praying for you all that you would feel God’s embrace of peace and comfort during this time of difficulty in the journey of life. May your happy and joyful memories of Scott overflow into your minds now and for all time which will keep hiA spirit and legacy living for years. We will see him again one day, in that we have a hope that surpasses all human understanding ❤️
Wrapping you and your family in love…for there are no words to express our deepest sympathy. We love you ♥️♥️♥️
June
Dear Brenda, Samantha, Scottie and Crissy,
Praying for continued strength as you endure this most difficult time.
May memories of happy times spent with Scott help to ease your heavy hearts
Our love, Nancy & John Geljookian
We are so sorry. It was so nice getting to know him more in the past few years. What a funny guy,good husband , great father and fun man. Im happy you did have so many great years with him. Luv ya cuz so much!
Heartfelt condolences Brenda, Samantha, and Scotty. i was fortunate to have lunch with Scott in February. His courage, grit and friendship were on display and although he was feeling poor he made the time to meet with me. Scott and I worked together at two companies and we were always able to make each other laugh. His perspective on fighting his disease was remarkable. Good boss, good friend, good guy. Regards, Kevin & Donna O’Brien
Sending all our love. Wishing you peace and solace at this terrible time.
With deepest sympathy and sincere, heartfelt wishes that happy memories of Scotty will help you through this time of loss.
Sending our love and prayers from Arizona. Hope to make the trip for Scott’s service when you know. We love you all!!
A great guy, a very decent and kind man, with a wonderful laugh and sense of humor. Rest in peace.
KJR
One of my best friends for almost 50 years, Scott could always make me laugh and could always offer advice that made me a better man. A good man, with a good mind and a good heart, I will miss him deeply. Brenda, Samantha, Scotty and Crissy, God bless you all. We were fortunate to have Scott in our lives.
I am so sorry to hear the news about Scott. He was a great guy and a wonderful friend. So many great memories. My sympathies to his to his family.