Jacqueline Sutherland

May 10, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Sutherland (née Tarry), who passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, with her husband by her side, holding her hand.

Our family would like to sincerely thank the paramedics, doctors, nurses, and staff at Delta Hospital for their care, compassion, and efforts to save her life.

Jackie was born on June 14, 1948, in Vancouver. She spent most of her summers growing up at her family cottage in Lindell Beach on Cultus Lake — a place she loved deeply and where she will be greatly missed.

Jackie found joy in playing the viola, teaching music, and performing in many orchestras, including the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, and, most recently, the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra.

Jackie is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Don Sutherland; her daughter, Elizabeth Oliver (David Oliver); and her two amazing grandchildren, Meredith and Jackson, who will forever cherish her memory.

Celebrations of Jackie’s life will be held later in August in British Columbia and September in Hamilton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra Donation Page.

Messages of Condolence

It is with great sadness that I am writing this and hope with all of my heart that Don, Elizabeth, Dave, Meredith and Jackson will find the strength in each other and themselves to cope with this loss. Jackie was my friend for 51 years and I will really miss her. I know she loved her husband, family, friends, playing her viola and Rusty. We had many conversations about all of this when we would get together. She was a truly loving person who didn’t judge anyone and loved her life both in Ontario and in B. C. Goodbye my friend.

- Helen Tobias and family

We will miss Jackie, a lot. She was always friendly, funny and inclusive of everyone and we all loved sharing stories from our past. Jackie was an amazing mom , grandma, partner and friend to so many of us. She pulled everyone together and never hesitated to open her home to all. Let’s celebrate her love and remember the happy moments!

- Karen Hopkinson

Sending all of you so much love. You have all been our extended family for my entire life, not only did Liz and I grow up together our kids have. We love you all so much and we are so sad to have lost Jackie. Jackie will be dearly missed, we will cherish all the memories we have created together.

- Boudreau

We are deeply saddened and shocked by Jackie’s passing. I considered Jackie an aunt even though we were not related. I knew her since I was a toddler, she babysat me at that time and I wore her out! She was a huge part of my childhood and helped me through rough times when I was a teenager. We kept in regular contact and my husband Michael and son Anthony were very close to her as well as to the rest of the family. After we left Canada we visited regularly and I am so glad that we saw her this past winter. She was a vibrant, happy and sociable person who always made everyone feel comfortable and valued. We will miss her terribly.

- Paul family

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