1931 – 2014
Pomfret Ctr. – Joan M. (Sutherland) Chesney, 83, of Blossom Dr., died Monday, March 31, 2014, in Windham Hospital. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Cameron) Sutherland.
Mrs. Chesney worked as a clerk for the State of CT Judicial Department. Joan enjoyed spending quality time with her family especially her four sisters.
She leaves her sisters, Gail McElroy and her husband Robert of Pomfret, Linda Witkowski of Farmington, CT, and Pamela Soucy and her husband Brian of W. Hartford; and several nieces; nephews; great nieces; and great nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers, the late Robert Sutherland, and Jay Sutherland; and her sister, the late Patricia Bingham.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joan’s family from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2014 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11: 30 a.m. in Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Rd, Pomfret, CT. Burial will take place at a later date in Saint Joseph Cemetery in Boston, MA.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Living Center Recreation Dept., 14 Club Road, Windham, CT 06280. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Kathryn E Ruff
Dear Gail, Bob and Ken,
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I will talk with you soon. Kay
Deborah & Henry Picard
We were so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. We enjoyed the many visits that she made to Liz’s house in Massachusetts. We always got together and had great talks and Laughs. We always called her Joanie and upon her arrival we were always very excited to see her latest new Pocket Book, she really was a trend setter. She will be
forever remembered in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers to her family.
erbaluce
I will always remember Aunt Joan for being fashionable and fun to be around. All those summers at Aunt Gail and Uncle Bob’s house where we couldn’t wait to see the latest fashionable bathing ensemble. Aunt Joan was always so sweet I will miss her. The last time I saw her was at the restaurant with Sam, Tracy and Aunt Linda. Lots of good memories. Xox, Joanie