Ronald Roy Sutherland aged 93 died peacefully in North Vancouver, B.C. April 18, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family and friends and the music he so loved. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ron moved to Vancouver in his mid-teens and began his lengthy career in the international shipping industry. It was on one of those ships where he met the love of his life, Eileen Moore. Together they enjoyed and explored their many passions for learning, traveling and the outdoors and found the most joy in spending time with family and friends, enjoying good food, humour and companionship. Ron was predeceased by Eileen in 2018 and sister Corinne in 1948.

Ron Sutherland was a full supporter of the BCPA. He and Ron Macleod (affectionally known as the Two Ronnies) started up the Piobaireachd Club. Many nights were spent in several location but none more than Ron’s house in North Vancouver. Ron also was the main organizer for the Day of Scottish Culture. This event helped raise money to assist Pipers to travel to Scotland and compete in solo contests. Ron started to learn Bagpipes in 1980. This allowed him to become an active member in the Association. Ron became a Life Member of the Association in 2013 for his exceptional decades of long service to the BCPA. Ron always had a smile on his face when a piper started to play. 

Jack Lee played a Lament in remembrance of Ron Sutherland and B.C.P.A. Life Members L-R : Terry Lee, Alan Bevan, Hal Senyk, Scott Robertson, Kyla MacNeil, Graham Davidson, Jack Lee, Bill Elder and Rob MacNeil shared a toast in honour of Ron at the 2025 Annual Gathering, April 19.

The B.C. Pipers’ Association sends our heartfelt condolences to Ron’s family, friends, and all those that knew Ron. He is survived by his three children: Dave (Theresa), Kathleen (Brian), and Carol; and his nine grandchildren: Aaron (Natalie), Caitlin, Darcy, Cody; Slaine, Kieran; Calum (Julie), Iain (Neha), Gregor and five great grandchildren. Ron was well loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held May 23, 2025 1:30pm in the Arbutus Room Delbrook Centre 851 West Queens Road, North Vancouver.