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Benjamin Ernest Sutcliffe

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Benjamin Ernest Sutcliffe

May 26, 1942 - January 20, 2019

Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital on Sunday January 20th, 2019 in his 77th year.  Beloved husband of Sharon Sutcliffe (nee Turnbull).  Loving father of Lisa (Ken Cole), Lori (Mark Geens) and Brian (Dianna Niedzwiedzki).  Cherished grandfather of Melissa Sutcliffe, Jonathan Sutcliffe, Emily Geens, Elizabeth Geens, Noah Geens, Hugh Daignault and Harry Daignault and great grandfather of Carter Boynton and Curtis Boynton.   Dear brother of Sylvia Young (the late Basil), Fred Sutcliffe (Barb), Eileen Manion (the late Joseph) and the late Mary Russell (Elwood).  Much loved brother-in-law of Susan Smith (David), Janie Baldwin (Gary), Doug Turnbull (Dana), Sally Dakers (Dave) and Rob Turnbull (Donna).  Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Tuesday January 29th from 11 – 1 pm., followed by a funeral service at 1 pm.  Spring interment in Bethel Grove Cemetery.  If desired donations may be made to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Palliative Care Unit.  Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Pat & Carol Doyle - February 10, 2019

We are very sorry. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Lisa Lelliott - January 31, 2019

Dear Lisa, Lori, and Brian,I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please accept my condolences at this time. He was a dear man. Although I’ve not seen any of you for many years now, what I remember most about your father was his delightful sense of humour. Hope you are all well, Lisa Lelliott

Shelley and Scott - January 30, 2019

We are thinking about the Sutcliffe family at this difficult time. It was a pleasure to know such a great guy! Sending our love.

Eric & Carol Buttar - January 29, 2019

Eric & Carol send their sincere condolences on Ben's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with the whole family.

Melissa Jonathan Margaret Sutcliffe and family - January 29, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care

Tate Family - January 29, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care

Rosa D'Amario - January 28, 2019

We are deeply saddened for the loss of our friend Ben. We will miss sitting by the pool with him and Sharron enjoying his awesome margarita's. He was a true gentleman, a kind and generous soul. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Sharon, his children and grandchildren. Our deepest condolences. He will be sadly missed. Ed and Rosa D’Amario and Family416-873-6537edamario@rogers.com

Deanna Corner - January 28, 2019

Our sincere sympathies. May your happy memories help comfort you and soften the pain of your loss. Thinking of you.Harold and Deanna Corner

Robert &Donna Turnbull - January 28, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care

Dave, Sally, Ben, Tom and Nick - January 28, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care

Jennifer and Terry Joyce and Family - January 28, 2019

Thinking of you and your family with love at this sad time. Although I never met your Dad, I now know where you got your twinkling eyes and bright smile! Sincere sympathy.

Jennifer and Terry Joyce and Family - January 28, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care

Sheila Owen French - January 27, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. He was the only guy for Sharon as I remember well. As the MOH, at their wedding, I saw my first real love story and it endured! Warmest hugs to Sharon, Lisa, Lori and Brian and the Turnbull and Sutcliffe clans. Ben was a soft-spoken, loyal, hard-working gentleman who will live long in your memories.

Lonna Dungale nee: Skinner - January 27, 2019

May you cherish all the warm and beautiful memories that Ben brought to us all. He made everyone smile with his endless humor and beautiful soul. He will be dearly missed but not forgotten .

Pat Griffin - January 25, 2019

I am saddened to hear about the passing of Ben. I have known him for many years and always enjoyed working with him. May you all take comfort in the memories you have made with him over your lifetimes.Pat GriffinLegal AssistantMacDonald, Charette & Associates

David Young - January 25, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care

Gina McBride - January 24, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. Ben was a lovely man and will be sadly missed.

Veronica Marriott - January 24, 2019

Dear Lisa, Lori and Ben,I'm so very sorry for the passing of your father. May he rest in eternal peace!Veronica

Beverley {George} Slade - January 22, 2019

so very sorry for your loss,Sharon

Willy & Brenda Casteels - January 22, 2019

Sutcliffe family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are also sorry that we will be unable to attend the service as we are away,, but will be thinking of you all. Our deepest sympathy.

Ted Lemoyre - January 22, 2019

Dear Sharon and Family :Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Ted Lemoyre.

Dario Muscillo - January 22, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care

Angelo Muscillo - January 22, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care

Todd Fisher and Cindy Shaw - January 22, 2019

Sorry to hear of your passing. U will be sadly missed by your friends at the Cottage on Washburn Island. We had such great times together. I hope U are in a better place. We know U will be watching over us all until we meet again

Sarah and Marc Cowin - January 22, 2019

Lisa, Lori, Brian and families, we are so very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Kim (Munn) Goebel - January 22, 2019

Sending my sincere condolences. You are in my prayers.

Leanne Young, Frank & Laurie Shields & family - January 21, 2019

So sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. We have missed meeting him and his pup on our many walks up the road. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially Laurie, Mark, Emily, Elizabeth and Noah.

Jennifer Ashley - January 21, 2019

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Loving thoughts and prayers to you all at this sad time.