Thursday, May 23, 2024

Sir John Brewer Sutherland, 3rd Baronet 1931-2024

 Sir John Sutherland, 3rd Baronet, of Belford, Northumberland, died 11 May, 2024, aged 92.

John Brewer Sutherland was born 19 Oct, 1931, son of Sir (Benjamin) Ivan Sutherland, 2nd Baronet (1901-80), and his 1st wife the former Marjorie Constance Daniel Brewer (who died 3 May, 1980), and succeeded to the baronetcy on his father's death, 6 November, 1980, but chose not to use the title.

The baronetcy was created in 1921 for Sir Arthur Munro Sutherland, KBE, chairman of Newcastle Commercial Exchange, Lord Mayor of Newcastle, and President of the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdon, and High Sheriff of Northumberland.

John Sutherland was twice wed, firstly, 20 Nov, 1958, Alice Muireall Henderson (who died 21 September, 1984), daughter of William Stamford Henderson, of Usan, Makerstoun, Kelso, Roxburghshire; and married 2ndly, 20 Jan, 1988, (Ailsa) Heather Gray, daughter of David Alexander Gray, of Langley Mill, Lanchester, Co Durham.

He leaves issue by his first wife, three sons, Peter, Christopher and Robert, and a daughter, Susan. The eldest son, Peter William Sutherland (born 18 May, 1963), succeeds to the baronetcy.

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