Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, Helen Ruth Sutherland, Nobleton, in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Alexander Patrick Pitkin. Loving mother of Edmond (Penny), Deborah (Brian), William (Ann), John (Judy), Bruce, Douglas. Cherished grandmother of David, Peter, Christopher, Michael, Stephen, Jennifer, Laura, Joanne, Stephen, Andrew, Alexandra, Hunter, Zachary and predeceased by Dalton. Dear sister of the late Jack Sutherland.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Friday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday morning, May 25 at 11 o’clock. To be followed by a reception at the funeral home and interment in Nobleton Community Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 522 University Avenue, Suite 1400, TorontoM5G 2R5. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Carol Beauchamp
Dear Bruce,
Our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family at this very sad time. We hope you will get strength from one another, and from memories of happier times.
Thinking of you.
Carol and your friends at Theatre Ontario.
Romina Carlorosi
Dear Bruce and family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. My heart and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Romina Carlorosi
Gail Krantzberg
Debbie and family
Douglas and I wish you comfort in the love of those around you and the memories of a wonderful woman.
Gail Krantzberg
Janet Delsey
Debbie –
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My sincere condolences to you and the family.
– Jan
Lynn Stewart
Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss – my thoughts are with you and your family.
Lynn
Carm Vespi
Debbie. Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Carm
Harriet Wichin
Dear Bruce,
All of us at the JCC Community Choir thought of you last night at practice, and send our sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. We hope that you and your family find solace in her memory and the love she gave you throughout her life.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Zerha Leverman
I am so sorry Bruce…I know you were very close. My thoughts and prayers are with you… I know she was very special…xo
Sarah Neville
Dear Bruce,
So sorry to hear of your loss, Bruce. My sincere condolences to you and your family, and our thoughts are with you.
Nancy & Craig Honey
Please know that the Honeys extend our sincere condolences to all the Pitkins. But, at the same time, we recognize a life well lived and we are grateful that we were blessed with her great spirit and positive attitude for as long as we were.
She will be fondly remembered.
Rafik Loutfy
Dear Debbie,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. We know how much she meant to you. May god bring you comfort in this difficult time.
Rafik
Jeff Honey
Dear Pitkin Family:
Cindy and I are both sorry to hear about your Mum. We were lucky to know both her and your Dad, and they will be missed. Thinking of you all…….Jeff & Cindy
Rafael Goldchain
Dear Bruce,
On behalf of “The Tenors” I send you our most heartfelt condolences.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Mike, Janice, Kieran & Jamie Wall
Alexandra, Hunter and Zachary,
So very sorry for the loss of your grandmother.
Mike, Janice, Kieran and Jamie Wall
Stewart Hoffman and Noriko Saito
Dear Bruce and Family,
We send our sincerest condolences to you, and are thinking of you all at this time.
Stewart and Noriko
Tessa Catton. Joe Catton. Frank Basham. Kevin Basham
Our sympathies go out to you at this time. Ed and Penny. Ed, you had a great Mum and we know she’ll be missed. Condolences from all of us in Sarnia, Ontario.
Carolyn Bennett, Toronto
Dear Bruce and the Pitkin Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find comfort in the love of family and friends.
Carolyn
Jane & Alec Humble
Dear John, Judy and girls,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your mother/grandmother. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Jane & Alec
Jane & Horst Mueller
Dear Bill, Ann and Family, sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother/Grandmother. At least now she’s not suffering and she is with your Dad/Grandfather.
Anne D-H
Dear Debbie –
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your brothers and your families as you mourn the loss of your dear Mother (Grandmother).
Anne
Gail & Bill
Bill,Ann,Steve,Laura, & Andrew
We remember all the fun parties Helen enjoyed at your home. A great Mom and Grandma!
Love Gail & Bill
Kerry Curtis-McCabe
Doug, Zachary, Hunter and Alexandra,
I know this is a terribly difficult time for you, but I hope you are able to find some solace in that fact that the suffering is over. I am sure that your treasured memories will always keep your mom/grandma alive in your hearts. Wishing you enough comfort to ease your pain. Hugs to each one of you!
Kerry
Douglas Pitkin
In Memoriam,
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
In adding so much life to others, everyday in everyway, without prejudice to all that came in contact with you, you breathed hope, inspiration and love with all that you did … it was surely the best of times. Eighty-nine years of doing just that.
The void of not having that in all our lives … surely, the worst of times.
Mom, I miss you & Alexandra, Hunter & Zachary miss you.
The memories that you leave behind, the legacy of being the world’s finest human being … will be, the best of times.
May those that knew my mother, continue onward and treat each individual they meet as not only their equal but better than that, as she had done all of her life.
Love you Mom, your son, Doug
Beth Pechter
Dear Ed and Mum,
Oh I am so sorry, please pass on our condolences to Ed’s family. I
am so glad that you and Ed were back there to say goodbye and to be with her at the end and to be with the rest of the family. Just let us know when you’re planning to come back to BC and we’ll see you soon.
Take care!
Love,
Beth, Dave, Ben and Eli
Susan Diplock
My heart was touched as I read about the passing of your mother. May the memories of family times and the celebration of her life ease the sadness of this loss for all of you. In love and light,
Sue
dan and lorie wilson and jo-ann washburn
Saw the notice in sat star about your sweet Mom. Sending along our condolences. Thinking of you all. Your mom was so sweet and kind and loving. Very special lady. Dan, lorie, Jo and cliff
Sandra Stewart
Dear Debbie,
I am so sorry to learn about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope your many wonderful memories will provide you support and comfort during this difficult time.
Sandra
Wendy Risko
Doug and family
I read about your mothers passing May 26
Era paper . Please accept my deepest
Sympathy . I loved coming to your mother house we had some great times.
She was always do pleasant and happy.
It was a pleasure to be her PSW
Wendy
Geri Holychuk
Dear Pitkin Family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I remember her as such a friendly neighbour when we were growing up in Nobleton so many years ago. She was good to all us kids and always had time to talk to us even though she was so busy raising her family. May you all be comforted at this time.
Geri