FRANKLIN: Allan J. Sutherland

SUTHERLAND, Allan J. Age 89, of Brookline, MA, passed away peacefully, on May 2, 2026. Born on February 5, 1937, in Boston, MA, to his parents, George and Christine Sutherland, a life-long resident of Brookline, MA, where he met his loving wife, Ann (Johnson) Sutherland of 60 years. Loving father to Thomas and his wife, Phulmalati Sutherland of West Roxbury and Brian and his wife, Tracey Sutherland of West Roxbury; and grandpa their three children, Connor, MacKenzie and Addison. Brother to George Sutherland; and Uncle to Sallie Vlahos and Jennifer Makary. Allan graduated from Brookline High School, where he excelled as a three sport athlete in football, hockey and baseball and was an inaugural inductee into their Hall of Fame. He later attended Boston State and graduated from Boston University with a Masters degree in 1967. Allan worked as a physical education teacher for 31 years at Franklin High School. There, he enjoyed teaching and coaching football, indoor track and tennis, mentoring many students and players. In his retirement, Allan enjoyed spending winters in Key Largo, FL and visiting his heritage in Scotland with his wife, Ann. Allan was so proud of his three grandchildren, Connor, MacKenzie and Addison, and could always be found on the sidelines of their sporting events, whether on the field or the ice. He will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to know him, especially his best buddy, Rudy. Remembrance events will be private, per his wishes. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Allan Sutherland to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via dana-farber.org/gift Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home 376 Washington St. Brookline, Massachusetts 02445 www.bellodeafuneralhome.com