UNKNOWN PAPER - 1977 JOHN R. SUTHERLAND, 76, of River John, died Thursday, March 17, in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born in Plainfield, Pictou County, he was the son of the late Duncan and Oliver (MacKENZIE) SUTHERLAND. He farmed in Plainfield before moving to River John 13 years ago. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church Scotsburn. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy HAYMAN; two daughters, Kaye (Mrs. Victor MacKINNON), Sydney; Shirley (Mrs. Harold WINMILL), River John; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Isabel. Funeral service was held Saturday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. in Bethel Presbyterian Church, Scotsburn, Rev. Waldon MOASE officiating, assisted by Rev. John FRASER. Burial was in Bethel cemetery, Scotsburn.