SUTTON, Velma May

Age 83, Truro, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at home with her family by her side. Born in Maitland, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Ella (Burns) Hatfield. In her younger years, Velma graduated from Great Village School and moved to Long Island, N.Y., where she met her husband James and remained in the United States until 1974 when they immigrated to Canada. She attended St. John’s Anglican Church, Truro and was also a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Maitland. Mom always thought about everyone as equal and never said an unkind word about anyone. She is survived by son, James of South Maitland; daughters, Hope Workman (Terry) of South Maitland; Christine Sutton (Dan) of Barrie, Ont.; Jill Sutton of Maitland; grandchildren, Jennifer, John, Jocelyn, Fausta, DJ, Ella, Alex, Dimick; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Blay, Liam, William, Gavin, Xander; brothers, Edward Hatfield (Sandy) of Truro; Arnold Hatfield of Truro; Kenny Hatfield (Odessa) of Yarmouth; Ian Hatfield of Onslow; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James Sutton; brothers, Frederick and Earle. Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro. No visitation by request. Funeral service will take place on Friday, December 20th at 2 p.m. in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Maitland; Rev. Lori Ramsey will officiate with burial to follow in Holy Anglican Cemetery, Maitland. A reception will follow the burial in the church hall. Donations in memory may be made to Holy Trinity Building Fund, Maitland. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Velma’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com