Pamela Joy “Pam” Sutton 25 June 1937 – 21 January 2025
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TO MEMORY TIMELINE
When you have reached the time to leave your loved ones the best gift you can leave them with is the knowledge that they have made your life on earth the best it could be. As a mother and a friend of Warren I am sure this is how your mum felt. My heart felt condolences to you and your family With love Ange
To Lionel and family I am saddened to hear of Pam's passing. As a young boy growing up in Swan Hill I remember Lionel and Pam being closely involved with our family. Our mother Jean lived to be 100 and it was a sad day when she died. I recall the night that Pam and Lionel offered me a bed at midnight as all other accommodation had been booked. I also remember the generosity of the Suttons loaning me their caravan on some occasions during school holidays. May Pam rest in peace knowing she has a wonderful family saddened at her passing.
I’m very saddened to hear of Pam’s passing and have very fond memories of a strong, kind hearted and very capable lady who loved her family. Lionel and Pam Sutton were very good friends of our mother and I have known Lionel since I was a child and we all were so happy for Lionel when he married Pam. They were a good team. Dementia is a cruel illness and Pam is at peace now although leaving a huge void in her family’s lives. Thinking of you Lionel and the boys at this very sad time.💔🌹❤️
On behalf of the Arnoldt family, we're saddened to hear of Pam's passing. Myself and my brother's Craig and Marcus remember her fondly as kids, spending time with the Sutton's during the co-ownership of Kennedy's the Jewellers in Swan Hill with our parents. We're thinking of all of Pam's family and friends grieving at the moment. xoxo
Members of the Inner Wheel club Swan Hill are saddened to hear of Pam's passing Pam, a most valuable member for many years, took on positions of President, secretary and opened her home for meetings,lunches, coffee mornings and evenings of coffee and cake . Our deepest Sympathy to Lionel and the boys May she rest in peace Fond Memories ❤️
To Lionel, Paul, Rich, Warren, Joel and families, Condolences on the loss of Pam. May she be resting in peace and may your memories leave you with a smile on your face. Love to all Paul, Tania and family x
Remembering our very dear cousin Pam, loved by family and friends and full of life. Our families were always in close contact. Growing up in New Zealand Bill knew about Pam and her family in Melbourne, and first met Pam when she holidayed in New Zealand with a friend Barbara probably in the late 1950s. Our mothers were sisters from Plymouth in Devon. Pam’s dad Alf Colmer was apprenticed to our granddad Charles Rogers who was a coppersmith in the naval dockyard in Plymouth, and with Pam’s mum emigrated to Australia a few years before my parents came to New Zealand. He welcomed my parents in Freemantle in 1938 when their ship docked on the way to New Zealand but did not manage to convince my mum and dad to stay in Australia. Jenny and I spent a day with Pam and her in dad in Melbourne in 1970 and then caught up again visiting Pam and Lionel in Swan Hill in 1983. We visited Swan Hill several times over the next 30 or so years enjoying Pam and Lionel’s hospitality and company. There are also lovely memories of a lunch at a Martinborough winery a few years ago when Pam and Lionel were on a New Zealand cruise. Jenny writes: I have fond memories of Pam, Lionel and their sons. Pam (the woman of the house) introduced me to Swan Hill, her family, friends, and a local photographer who took wildlife photos of Swan Hill and the surrounding areas that Pam loved so much. Pam introduced me to the history of South Australia and war time history. Pam was a neat tidy lady who liked to keep tabs on everything going on. Pam was interested in life, with a lovely smile, and a friendly warm nature. My love goes to the family, Lionel and Paul, Richard, Warren and Joel. Blessing and peace to you all. May Pam rest peacefully.” And from Bill: Dear Pam, you teased me joyfully and shared family stories with me. Rest in peace Dear Cousin.
We are so sorry for your loss Lionel, Paul, Rich, Waz, Joel & famliies. Pam was a loving wife & mum to you, she had a lovely life & was happiest when surrounded by her family - the beautiful photos are proof of this. Our love & thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Love Toots, Andrew, Georgii & Will xo
When you have reached the time to leave your loved ones the best gift you can leave them with is the knowledge that they have made your life on earth the best it could be. As a mother and a friend of Warren I am sure this is how your mum felt. My heart felt condolences to you and your family With love Ange Read full message here.
To Lionel and family I am saddened to hear of Pam's passing. As a young boy growing up in Swan Hill I remember Lionel and Pam being closely involved with our family. Our mother Jean lived to be 100 and it was a sad day when she died. I recall the night that Pam and Lionel offered me a bed at midnight as all other accommodation had been booked. I also remember the generosity of the Suttons loaning me their caravan on some occasions during school holidays. May Pam rest in peace knowing she has a wonderful family saddened at her passing. Read full message here.
I’m very saddened to hear of Pam’s passing and have very fond memories of a strong, kind hearted and very capable lady who loved her family. Lionel and Pam Sutton were very good friends of our mother and I have known Lionel since I was a child and we all were so happy for Lionel when he married Pam. They were a good team. Dementia is a cruel illness and Pam is at peace now although leaving a huge void in her family’s lives. Thinking of you Lionel and the boys at this very sad time.💔🌹❤️ Read full message here.
On behalf of the Arnoldt family, we're saddened to hear of Pam's passing. Myself and my brother's Craig and Marcus remember her fondly as kids, spending time with the Sutton's during the co-ownership of Kennedy's the Jewellers in Swan Hill with our parents. We're thinking of all of Pam's family and friends grieving at the moment. xoxo Read full message here.
Members of the Inner Wheel club Swan Hill are saddened to hear of Pam's passing Pam, a most valuable member for many years, took on positions of President, secretary and opened her home for meetings,lunches, coffee mornings and evenings of coffee and cake . Our deepest Sympathy to Lionel and the boys May she rest in peace Fond Memories ❤️ Read full message here.
To Lionel, Paul, Rich, Warren, Joel and families, Condolences on the loss of Pam. May she be resting in peace and may your memories leave you with a smile on your face. Love to all Paul, Tania and family x Read full message here.
Remembering our very dear cousin Pam, loved by family and friends and full of life. Our families were always in close contact. Growing up in New Zealand Bill knew about Pam and her family in Melbourne, and first met Pam when she holidayed in New Zealand with a friend Barbara probably in the late 1950s. Our mothers were sisters from Plymouth in Devon. Pam’s dad Alf Colmer was apprenticed to our granddad Charles Rogers who was a coppersmith in the naval dockyard in Plymouth, and with Pam’s mum emigrated to Australia a few years before my parents came to New Zealand. He welcomed my parents in Freemantle in 1938 when their ship docked on the way to New Zealand but did not manage to convince my mum and dad to stay in Australia. Jenny and I spent a day with Pam and her in dad in Melbourne in 1970 and then caught up again visiting Pam and Lionel in Swan Hill in 1983. We visited Swan Hill several times over the next 30 or so years enjoying Pam and Lionel’s hospitality and company. There are also lovely memories of a lunch at a Martinborough winery a few years ago when Pam and Lionel were on a New Zealand cruise. Jenny writes: I have fond memories of Pam, Lionel and their sons. Pam (the woman of the house) introduced me to Swan Hill, her family, friends, and a local photographer who took wildlife photos of Swan Hill and the surrounding areas that Pam loved so much. Pam introduced me to the history of South Australia and war time history. Pam was a neat tidy lady who liked to keep tabs on everything going on. Pam was interested in life, with a lovely smile, and a friendly warm nature. My love goes to the family, Lionel and Paul, Richard, Warren and Joel. Blessing and peace to you all. May Pam rest peacefully.” And from Bill: Dear Pam, you teased me joyfully and shared family stories with me. Rest in peace Dear Cousin. Read full message here.
We are so sorry for your loss Lionel, Paul, Rich, Waz, Joel & famliies. Pam was a loving wife & mum to you, she had a lovely life & was happiest when surrounded by her family - the beautiful photos are proof of this. Our love & thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Love Toots, Andrew, Georgii & Will xo Read full message here.
Thinking of you all at this very emotional time, Mary & John McColl Read full message here.