​Bud Sutton, formerly of Holyrood, dies at the age of 89

Beverly Lyman (Bud) Sutton, of Manning, Alberta, formerly of Holyrood, died peacefully, April 7, 2025, at the age of 89, at the Manning Community Health Centre, with his family by his side.

Born Aug. 28, 1935, in Ekfrid, Ontario, he was raised in Muncey, before moving to Holyrood, Ontario. He picked tobacco in Ontario and was a farmer in Holyrood where he milked dairy cows and drove truck.

He also farmed in Hawk Hills, Alberta, where he raised cows and pigs and worked at Grimm’s in Manning during the winter season. He later moved to British Columbia and farmed in Vanderhoof, British Columbia.

Bud was a very hard worker, never afraid to take a chance, like moving to Alberta, alone with four children in 1977. He was very instrumental in the lives of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild.

He was also involved in the cattle association in Vanderhoof, British Columbia, and judged pies and cakes at the Vanderhoof fair.

Predeceased by his parents, Pearl and Lyman Sutton; son, Bradley Sutton; daughter, Kim Sutton; brothers Cecil, Garry and Charles; sisters, Ruth and Joan.

Survived by his sister, Jean Gilmore (Allen); Brother, John Sutton (Debbie); sons, Blair and Brent Sutton; daughters, Laurie Henitiuk, Laura Hurzin (Billy), Stephanie Sutton (Derrick), and Bianca (Dean) Funk; as well as 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

The funeral was held Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Chapel of Memories in Peace River, Alberta.

A graveside service and interment will be held at South Kinloss Cemetery, Lucknow, Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Donations may be made to the Manning Community Health Centre (Manning Resident and Family Counsel, 600 - 2 St. NE, Manning, Alberta, T0H 2M0); arrangements entrusted to the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow; www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.