Sullivan
Loretta Mae Sutherland, 78, died peacefully at home on Dec. 5 surrounded by her three daughters, Pamela Lent, Becky Sutherland and Cheryl Parker. Loretta was born Aug. 14, 1942, in Steuben. She was the daughter of Ernest and Kathleen (Pinkham) Hanington.
Loretta graduated from Sumner High School in 1960. Shortly after graduation she married the love of her life, John Edmund Sutherland. They were married on Oct. 1, 1960. They were married until his death on Feb. 22, 2015.
She then pursued her career as a domestic engineer. In Loretta’s later years she had a career with the former Stinson’s Canning Co., from March 1981-April 2010. She held several positions at that job; upon her retirement, she was assistant supervisor.
Loretta is survived by her three daughters, Pamela Lent and her husband, Robert, of Monmouth, Becky Sutherland of Sullivan and Cheryl Parker and her husband, Fredrick, of North Waterboro; her three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Timothy Kachel and his wife, Jessica, their children, Harrison, Corinna, Oliver, Holden and Ramona; Patrick Lent and Michael Lent. She is also survived by her beloved four-legged children Rascal and Hazel. Loretta is also survived by three siblings, George, Lois and Dale and his wife, Jean. Loretta has several nieces, nephews and many special friends, including her companion of several years, Gerald Gordon.
There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Loretta’s memory to the Sullivan Fire and Rescue, 1888 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sullivan, ME 04664.
Arrangements by Acadia Burial and Cremation Direct, 248 State St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com.