William G. “Billy” Sutherby

WILLIAM G. “BILL” SUTHERBY -in Shirley, formerly of Woburn, Tuesday, March 29th, beloved husband of Robin (Pike) Sutherby. Devoted father of William Sutherby of Templeton, Hunter Sutherby of Shirley, and Leeann Sutherby, also of Shirley. Loving brother of Edward J. Sutherby and his wife Cathy of Ipswich, Joseph Sutherby and his wife Robin of Woburn, Kenneth Sutherby and his wife Donna of Bradford, Jon Sutherby of Woburn, Judith Myers of VA, Jean Sullivan of Woburn, and Janet Marshall and her husband Mike of NH. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Prayer Service at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday evening, April 5th at 7 p.m. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the William G. Sutherby Memorial Fund, c/o Northern Bank and Trust, 303 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801.

OBITUARY:

William G. “Bill” Sutherby passed away at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston on Tuesday, March 29th, following a long illness. The beloved husband of Robin (Pike) Sutherby for over twenty-nine years, he was fifty-seven years of age.

Bill was born in Brighton, one of eight children of the late George and Estelle (Kenego) Sutherby. He attended Woburn High School and Austin Prep. After having met his wife Robin through friends, they moved to Shirley twenty-five years ago to raise their family. Bill worked as a technician for General Electric and also had worked as a cab driver.

He enjoyed baseball, fishing, and hunting, and held membership in the Shirley Rod and Gun Club. Many special times were spent camping with his children. In earlier years he was active in local softball teams, playing at Library Park in Woburn. A caring man, always willing to lend a helping hand, he loved spending time with his children and his siblings, and always looked forward to holiday gatherings with his extended family.

Surviving along with his beloved wife Robin are three children: William Sutherby of Templeton, Hunter Sutherby and Leeann Sutherby, both of Shirley. He was the loving brother of Edward J. Sutherby and his wife Cathy of Ipswich, Joseph Sutherby and his wife Robin of Woburn, Kenneth Sutherby and his wife Donna of Bradford, Jon Sutherby of Woburn, Judith Myers of VA, Jean Sullivan of Woburn, and Janet Marshall and her husband Mike of NH. Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Memorial Prayer Service at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday evening, April 5th at 7 p.m. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the William G. Sutherby Memorial Fund, c/o Northern Bank and Trust, 303 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801.