Donald Sutherland’s funeral will be held on June 28th at the Waugh Family Cemetery in Montreal (Unconfirmed News). He passed away on June 20th at the age of 88.
Alan Alda who starred in MASH will be the special invitee. The funeral service will be live streamed on a public YouTube link, which will be shared here soon. Justin Trudeau, Al Pacino and Ashley Judd are expected to attend the event.
Donald Sutherland Funeral
Information | Detail |
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Funeral Date | June 28th (Unconfirmed) |
Location | Waugh Family Cemetery, Montreal |
Service Type | Private Ceremony |
Eulogy By | Kiefer Sutherland (Son) |
Expected Attendees | Close Family and Friends, Al Pacino (Actor), Goldie Hawn (Actor), Atom Egoyan (Director), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Written Tribute) |
Officiating Clergy | Reverend Martha Scott |
Musical Tribute | Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat major by Sarah Sutherland (Granddaughter) |
Reception Location | Ritz-Carlton, Montreal |
Donations In Lieu Of Flowers | Mรฉdecins Sans Frontiรจres (Doctors Without Borders) |
Plans are underway for an intimate service celebrating Sutherland’s remarkable life and career.
His son, Kiefer Sutherland, is expected to deliver a eulogy, reflecting on his father’s unwavering passion for acting and his dedication to social justice.
Funeral Attendees
Close family and a select group of friends and colleagues are expected to attend the ceremony.
Among those rumored to be in attendance are actors Al Pacino and Goldie Hawn, Sutherland’s co-stars in the 1970 film “Klute.” Director Atom Egoyan, a frequent collaborator, is also likely to be present.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to offer a written tribute, acknowledging Sutherland’s significant contribution to the national identity and international film industry.
Obituary
Reverend Martha Scott, a longtime friend of the family, will officiate the ceremony. Readings from some of Sutherland’s favorite poems are planned, along with a musical tribute by his granddaughter Sarah, a classically trained pianist.
She is expected to perform Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat major, a piece known to have been a particular favorite of the late actor.
Funeral Agenda
Following the service, a small reception will be held at the Ritz-Carlton in Montreal. Guests are expected to share stories and memories, celebrating Sutherland’s warmth, humor, and unwavering support for his fellow actors.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Mรฉdecins Sans Frontiรจres (Doctors Without Borders), a humanitarian organization Sutherland actively supported throughout his life.
Reaction from Public
Sutherland’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow actors worldwide.
Tributes are pouring in on social media, highlighting his diverse filmography and his undeniable impact on cinema.
From the sardonic Hawkeye Pierce in “MASH” to the chilling villain President Snow in “The Hunger Games,” Sutherland’s characters will forever be etched in the minds of moviegoers.
While details of a public memorial service remain undisclosed, it is expected that a larger event will be held in the coming months, allowing fans a chance to pay their respects to this beloved actor.
Donald Sutherland’s passing marks the end of an era in cinema. His legacy, however, lives on in the countless films he enriched with his talent and in the hearts of those who were touched by his performances.