Eugene Sutherland

LINCOLN - Eugene "Genie" Sutherland, 65, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, surrounded in the warmth and comfort of his devoted wife and family. He was born Dec. 9, 1946, at the same hospital, to the loving arms of Clair Sutherland, Sr., and Geraldine ( Severance) Sutherland, who predeceased him in 2009 and 2010, respectively. Gene worked at Great Northern Paper Co. in Millinocket for forty years, raising his family and making a life in Lincoln.

He was married for 46 years to the love of his life, Annabell (Godbyr) Sutherland. He blessed the lives of his children and family; a son, Kevin Sutherland and his wife, Ann (Cox) Sutherland of Mattamiscontis; two daughters, Tammy Sutherland and her companion, Bob Wilson of Saco; and Wendy Sutherland and her husband, Dave Finlay of Toronto; five grandchildren, Travis and Trevor Sutherland of Mattamiscontis, Erika and Joshua Coffin of Saco; Jensen Finlay and step-grandson, Drake Finlay, of Toronto; one great-grandson, Carter Graham of Saco; one sister, Gloria McCloskey and her husband, Doug of West Enfield; two brothers, Clair "Elgin" Sutherland and his wife, Carole of Lyman, and John Sutherland and his wife, Lori of Lincoln. In addition to his family, everyone who knew Gene has their own cherished memories and treasured stones, the last Christmas gifts Gene gave them, that they can take comfort from.

Friends and family are invited to share their favorite memories and times at a graveside service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lincoln Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Roy Richardson. A reception for family and friends will be held at the Methodist Church, Lincoln, immediately after the service. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, Maine 04457.