WESTFIELD – Alvin M. Sutherland, age 84, of Westfield, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Holyoke. He was born in Harvey IL, son of the late Alvin and Lula Pearl (Sykes) Sutherland and graduated from Harvey High School in IL and Syracuse University in NY.Alvin received his master’s degree in Education from Westfield State University, and was a twenty year teacher in the Westfield Public Schools, retiring in 1989. A career officer in the United States Air Force, Alvin was a Veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, serving from 1946 to 1968. He also worked as a Security Guard for Pinkerton Security. He had lived in Westfield since 1969, and was a member of the Masons. An antique car collector, he was a member of the local Model A and Model T Clubs, and loved animals.
Alvin is survived by his wife of 65 years, Teresa (Morin) Sutherland; three daughters, Cathy Ligenza and her husband Ray of Leominster, Dianne Sutherland and her husband Alan Fini of Westfield, and Mary Ellen Sutherland of Westfield; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are asked to meet at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1945 Northampton Street, Holyoke for a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 7th at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Northampton. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke.
