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FRED SUTHERLAND
DEEP REGRET AT PASSING OF MAJOR FRED SUTHERALAND
Well Known Wellander Succumbs in Buffalo Hospital in 33rd Year-Was Commander of “C” Squadron, Second Dragoons
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 30 October 1931]
News of the passing of Major Fred Sutherland of Welland, who succumbed in the Buffalo General hospital early this morning, has caused widespread regret, particularly in military circles, where Mr. Sutherland was held in great respect and esteem.
Suffering from a deadly form of anemia, Major Sutherland was forced to bed on October 6 his condition grew steadily worse and on Saturday last he was removed to the Buffalo hospital. Several blood transfusions were made but to no avail and death ensued at 8 a.m. today.
He was just in the prime of his life, having recently observed his 32nd birthday. Formerly a resident of Port Colborne, he had, since the death of his wife in May 1930, been living at the home of his mother, 4 Church street, Welland. For over seven years he had held the position of customs excise examiner at Port Colborne. Several years ago, when Captain Harry Jones relinquished command of “C” Squadron, Second Dragoons, Major Sutherland became O.C.
Loved Army Life
Major Sutherland was born in Welland on October 21, 1899. He was educated in the public schools and the Welland high school. He had a great love of army life and enlisted in 1916, being only 17 years old at the time. He joined up with Brock’s Rangers, 114th Regiment, C.E.F.at Cayuga. Overseas he was practically on the German line when the armistice was signed. He escaped wounds, although a bullet once shattered his wrist watch.
While in London, Eng., Major Sutherland met Miss Jean Mason, whom he later married. He returned to Canada with his wife and they set up residence in Port Colborne. Mrs. Sutherland died in May 1930. One son, Franklin, aged nine, survives.
Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. G.W. Sutherland one brother, Frank, and Mrs. C.R. Kells, Welland, a sister.
When the Second Dragoons were reorganized following the Great War, Major Sutherland received a commission and was given the rank of lieutenant. Since then he had succeeded to the command of “C’ Squadron, and rose to the rank of major. Until his death he was acting as second in command of the regiment.
He was extremely popular with the officers and men and maintained a keen interest in the welfare of the squadron.
Funeral on Monday
The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Church street residence, under the auspices of the Welland branch of the Canadian Legion and McNab Masonic lodge of Port Colborne. Deceased was a member of both organizations.
It is expected that the Welland Regimental band will attend; also officers and men of the regiment.
Ven. Archdeacon N.I. Perry, of Holy Trinity church, Welland, and Rev. W.G. O. Thompson, rector of St. James Anglican church, Port Colborne will officiate. Interment will be at Woodlawn cemetery.
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