Edna (Sutherland) Barlow

Edna (Sutherland) Barlow, a/k/a "The Cat Lady", 90, of Swansea, widow of Alexander "Tommy" Barlow, died Thursday, April 21, 2011. A lover of animals, and a Faxon Animal Rescue League volunteer, she enjoyed feeding birds and squirrels daily, and her cats continuously. Gardening, especially the planting of violets everywhere, was a favorite hobby. She leaves a daughter, Linda Barlow of Swansea; siblings, George Sutherland and Sally Morin, both of Florida and Bruce Sutherland of Swansea; nieces and nephews; and her "grandchildren", "Baby Bonnie" and "Emmett Clyde". She was the daughter of the late George and Agnes (Bryant) Sutherland; and the sister of the late Thelma Sipion, Agnes Southwick, Helen Brindle, Ida Guimond, Ethel Burns, and William and Albert Sutherland. A memorial service will be held Friday at 9:30 AM in Christ Church, Main St., Swansea. Burial, Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation in the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Swansea Animal Shelter, 68 Stevens Rd., Swansea MA 02777 or Faxon Animal Rescue League, 474 Durfee St., Fall River MA 02720, appreciated.