August 18, 2011 

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  William R. Sutton, 87, died Thursday, Aug. 18, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where he has been a resident the past four years. 

"Wilbur" was born Dec. 14, 1923, the son of William H. and Ermine Dorr Sutton, he lived on Brookside Drive all of his life. He attended a one room school house and was graduated from Watertown High School. 

He was a member of the Army for four years and finished his service in the Army Reserves.  

William was an active member of Watertown Grange #7 and Orient Lodge 238 F. and A.M.  

He worked for Ennis Farm Equipment as a driver until his retirement. After retirement, he worked for the Watertown Daily Times and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. 

Surviving are two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) and Mrs. Richard (Adeline) Sutton; a brother-in-law, Marshall Rudd; and several nephews and nieces. 

Two brothers, Kenneth T. and Richard J., and a sister, Carolyn Rudd, all died before him.  

A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Cleveland Funeral Home, Watertown. Calling hours will from noon to 1 p.m. before the funeral. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery

Information provided by Cleveland Funeral Home, Inc. and Newzjunky.com, Watertown