Hoover C. Sutton

Sutton, Hoover C. died Sunday evening February 10, 2002 at his home in West Lebanon, NH after a brief illness. He was born in Buffalo, NY on June 29, 1930. He graduated from Ridley College in St. Catherines, Ontario Canada and Hobart College in Geneva, NY…While attending Hobart, Hoover captained the Lacrosse team and was voted All American. Following his graduation Hoover attended Harvard Business School and was enlisted into the US Navy during the Korean conflict. Hoover was married to Geraldine Cass also of Buffalo, NY and resided in New Canaan, CN and was the father of four children: Jonathan Sutton, Manchester, NH H.Clark Sutton III, Middlebury, VT, Melissa Maruca Springfield, MA. Hoover was predeceased by his fourth child Leslie Hall Sutton. Hoover was a gifted educator. He was Assistant Headmaster at New Canaan Country Day School. He then became Headmaster of Applewild School in Fitchburg, MA and he retired from St. Andrews School of Middletown Delaware. Hoover retired to the Hanover area 9 years ago. He taught animation in the Frances C. Richmond School and was actively involved in directing High School theatrical productions. Hoover was also a volunteer at David's House. He is survived by his three children and seven grandchildren. A memorial Service will be held at The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College on Thursday, February 14, at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Animation Program at Frances C. Richmond School 35 Lebanon Street, Hanover, NH 03755-2190 Sutton