Judith SUTHERLAND Obituary

hi to all the Sutherland Family, first cousins, sorry we couldnt be with you but have watched the service on-line, some nice / funny speeches from Lynda & Jo, was so good to hear Fred singing, Ju & Fred are legends, alot great times & memories, take care, Mike & Lavinia Holland.

Thanks Judith for the memories I have of staying at your place with Kaye and the whole family who always made me welcome. Loved getting out on the farm and then having a sing a long after tea that everyone had pitched in to prepare(including me), You and Fred were the best example of what parents should be. Thanks again for letting me be part of it. Rest easy now. Love from Debbie Holland (Hood)

Sending love and my deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of beautiful Jude. Arohanui. Jane Campbell

Too many wonderful memories of Aunty Ju to summarise. She was a very special woman who was motivated by kindness, fairness, generosity, love for the importance of the moment by always making time for others before herself. After a lifetime of doing all of that & more you now deserve to rest in peace with Fu & Greg, I’m sure Farmer (Dad) will be there to welcome you too. Rest in eternal peace dear Aunty Ju and many many thanks for being you. Lots of love Karen xxx

Aunty Ju you are such a special lady. Loved growing up with you & Fu and the clan. So many amazing memories especially on Christmas Day. Great memory of me and Annie pulling an all nighter with you & Fu. Laughed all night. Sorry I can´t be with you today, but will be watching. I know you´ll have a beautiful celebration of Aunty Ju´s life. Fu, Ju & Greg all back together now to make their special music. Love you all
Trish xx

Sending much love to the Sutherland whanau.

Imagine the welcome she has got from Fred now they are reunited. Heaven will be rocking!

My childhood memories bring both smiles and annoyance!! Whenever mum and Ju got together their idea of an hour was all lies! Man they could talk.

We have lost a treasure but aww what a life she led.
Thank you for sharing her.

Sorry not to be there in person, I know you´ll give her a lovely send off that she´ll be annoyed she´s missing out on.

Much love Maria Kelly (conaghan )

Dear Jude, we sure had a lot of fun back in the day, I´m sure Amy will have a BnP poured for you.Cheers Chris

Our condolences to the family. We spent every Friday with Judith for 12 years while Caitlin had piano lessons. She became so much more then a music teacher to us both .Denise and Caitlin Andrews

Ju,

Thank you for the many years of family friendship and of course the music! My memories will always be of music in your lounge until the sun came up. I was in awe of your talent and went on to play many duets with Lachlan on the piano which was always a laugh! My other strong memory is of you playing the piano while Fred and Ross danced around chasing little butterflies singing "we run them in" to the Bold Gendarmes. You will always be fondly remembered.

Pene Mallon

Tauranga

Our lifelong friend. Thank you, Ju, for all the wonderful years of friendship and music.

You will always be in our hearts.

Pat and Ross Mallon.

Aunty Ju, such a special person with a huge heart. Both you and Fu were such a big part of our lives. We will treasure all the fond and fun memories. I will miss our little catch up's. Forever in our hearts. Love Annie Holland. xxx

Lovely memories of Ford reunions and staying with you and Fred and the music lasting until very late , RIP Marian and John Mitchell

Saddened to see Ju's death. She (and Fred) were so good to my Mum Phyl (Ju's aunt) when she stayed with them and family on the farm. Like her mum Queenie, she was such a wonderful musician. When I was a high school student she loaned me a piano accordion with an amazingly loud and satisfying sound. She brought great laughter and joy playing at family reunions. Rest in peace. Cousin John Curran

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. While sad to hear that Judith has passed, we are happy in the knowledge that she lived a meaningful life and will now be reaping the rewards. Much love to all the family.

very sad to hear of Judith,s death. JOHN Curran sent a message.Deepest sympathy from the Mitchell &other North Island cousins. many Happy memories of reunions we had catching up.Will be thinking of you tomorrow.xxx Joan Kelliher

Please accept my sincerest condolences on your recent sad loss
She was a great lady and will be sadly
Missed

Lindsay duncan gore

Mrs Sutherland was so very kind to me and we had lots of fun at music, which sometimes turned into driving lessons . Good memories. Sorry for your loss.

Ju was a much loved sister-in-law and friend to Marie and the late Brian (farmer), and Aunty Ju to Karen, Michael, Gary, Di, Annie, Marie, Trish, Nicky, Stephen and Kev. We have such fantastic memories growing up in what often felt like one big enormous family. Much to cherish. Rest in peace.

Remembered with love
Holland Family x

Judith lived a full life with support for family and community. She and Fred contributed a lot of time and effort to St Peter´s College during r the time their children were there.
Sending love and condolences to the family.

My condolences to the family with the loss of Judith.
I have many fond memories when we worked together in the Hospital office at the old Gore Hospital, also many fun times at functions that Jude and Fred took part in.
They were an asset to the Arthurton and Pukerau communities.
RIP Jude, now at peace with Fred and Greg.

Was so very saddened to hear of Judith´s death. I have a heap of wonderful memories of Judith. We spent many an hour on the Gore golf course chatting so much sometimes we would wander right past our balls. Also enjoyed many Hokanui Lions Club activities with Judith. So pleased I was able to catch up with her in Gore in 2023 when we´re were down from New Plymouth we´re we live now. She was still teaching music then as we had to wait till her pupil was finished to catch up. Would love to have watched the livestream but am currently overseas.
Sending love and blessings to all the family. She was a standout lady who had a great faith and love for her church.
Claire Chamberlain (née Ford).

Kind, fun and wonderfully talented Aunty to Sandra, Simon, Janine, Justin, Lisa and Rachael.

Thank you for the music, Aunty Ju. May you sing with Fred, Greg, Terry and Molly.
Remembered with love.

The Fords

My mother and father Tom and Quita Lynch enjoyed Fred and Judith´s company through the St Peter´s Fair in the days of Brother Tedesco. And Queenie was a frequent and welcome visitor to our home in Norton St. Condolences to all from Tom, Quita and Nicola. RIP

Deepest sympathy to all Judith's family
Kindest regards
Colleen Mackay nee Holland

Fun, loving and engaging Nana Jude will always be cherished by her grandchildren and their families, Heather and James McCaughan; Aimee, Rebecca and Stephanie Bryan; Jim and Kate Sutherland; Neena, Hollie and the late Cilla Davison; Harvey and Charlie Miller; Fredrica Sutherland.

Thanks for the music and the memories Nana Jude.

Daughter of the late Oswald and Olive (Queenie) Ford. Wonderful sister, sister-in-law and friend to the late Terence and Molly Ford, the late Maureen and Jim Rimes, and Doris Gee of Gore.

Remembered with love.