John "Jack" T. Sutcliffe

Franklin John "Jack" Thomas Sutcliffe John "Jack" T. Sutcliffe, 81, a longtime resident of Franklin died suddenly, Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the Franklin Regional Hospital in Franklin after being stricken ill at his home. Jack was born in Westerly, RI, December 21, 1934, son of the late, John H. and Irene (Morenzoni) Sutcliffe. He spent his youth and schooled in Pawcatuck, CT. living there until moving to Franklin, 45 years ago. Jack was educated at a vocational school for meat cutting. After moving to Franklin he was employed at several grocery stores in Concord. For years Jack worked at Bob's Shur-Fine Market in Ashland prior to his retirement. To keep active with his trade Jack then worked part time at the former DeRoy's Market in Tilton. He always welcomed his customers with a warm smile. Over the years Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing. His greatest pastime was building model airplanes for his grandchildren. He was a great fan of the Boston Red Sox; their last game was a winning one the day he died. Jack always enjoyed watching the birds at his home. Jack was a parishioner of St. Paul Church of St. Gabriel Parish, School St. in Franklin. In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by a son Mark. He leaves, his wife of 45 years, Norma M. (Finley) Sutcliffe of Franklin sons, John and his wife Theresa Sutcliffe of Westerly, RI and Thomas and his wife Gina Sutcliffe of Richmond, RI. daughters; Donna Talbert and her husband John of Franklin, Doreen Thibault and her husband, Richard of Tilton; Grandchildren, Jennifer, Amanda, John, Monica, Nichole, Dana, Christopher, Kristina, James and Ashley; great-grandchildren, Michael, Abigail, Evan, Lili and Mackenzie. His sister, Joanne Sminkey and his daughter in law, Jill (Mark's wife). Calling hours will be held Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 P. M. at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road (584 West Main St.) in Tilton, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 5th to celebrate Jack's life at St. Paul Church in Franklin. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Sanborn Rd, in Tilton. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Jack's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.