Rebecca Sutton

Rebecca Suzanne (Sue) Lowe Sutton , 76, of New Berlin passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Cooperstown surrounded by her family.

She was born July 5, 1941, in New Berlin, the daughter of Russell and Martha Lowe, both deceased.

She married Carleton D. Sutton, who survives, on July 30, 1961. They were winter residents of Venice, Fla., for the past two decades.

Other survivors include sons, Robert Sutton of Burlington, N.C.; and Thomas Sutton and wife, Debbie, of Norwich; and daughter Ann Sylstra and husband, Justin, of Chittenango.

Grandchildren Tyler Saroka, Cassandra Sutton, Michael Sutton, Alexandra Sylstra, Ella Sylstra and Jackson Sylstra are survivors.

A brother Russell Lowe and wife, Barbara, of Southern Pines, N.C., and Chenango Lake also survive. Nephews Bradley Lowe and David Lowe, both of North Carolina, and several other nieces and nephews also survive.

Sue graduated from New Berlin Central School and SUNY Oneonta. She taught elementary school in Sherburne, was a substitute teacher in New Berlin schools and later worked part-time in the tax department of NBT Bank.

She was a long-time member of the New Berlin Planning Board, a member of the board of directors of Chase Memorial Nursing Home and a life-time member of the Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She participated in numerous other volunteer activities, including mentoring programs at Venice (Fla.) High School.

She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in New Berlin and an attendee of First Baptist Church of South New Berlin.

Calling hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Dakin Funeral Home LP in New Berlin.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, April 20, at First Baptist Church of South New Berlin with Pastor Robert Decker officiating. Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery in New Berlin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation or a charity of your choice.