Donald James Sutherland ’53

Don, fondly known by most of us as "Suds," died at his Long Island home on Aug. 10, 2002.

He was the son of Lavinia and Conrad J. Sutherland '24, grew up in Manhasset, N.Y., and prepared at Andover. A member of Cap & Gown, Don majored in politics, played lacrosse, was publicity manager for the Triangle Club, served the Orange Key, and wrote for the Daily Princetonian. Upon graduating, he was commissioned an ensign in the Navy. After his discharge, he attended Harvard Business School.

He had a distinguished and successful business career as an entrepreneur. He founded Quincy Partners in 1974 and was an early participant in the leveraged buyout concept of acquiring companies. He was a major supporter of Andover, Princeton, St. Michael's College (trustee), Hofstra College (trustee), and the Joffrey Ballet (trustee and chairman). He is survived by his wife, Denise; children Conor, Paige '81, Donald Jr., Shelley, and Julie; four grandchildren; and brother Robert. He regarded his family as his most important life achievement. We are all better off for his having been with us.

The Class of 1953