Sutton. — On the 8th February, at his residence, Crail Terrace, William Lanfear Sutton, youngest son of the late Captain Sutton, of Williamstown, in his 41st year.
Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.), Thursday 9 February 1888
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Name: Sutton, William Lanfear
station master
Record Type: Deaths
Cause congestion of the brain
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Date of death: 08 Feb 1888
Registered: Launceston
Registration year: 1888
Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1212940 Resource: RGD35/1/57 no 68
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Many of our readers, not only in Tasmania but in the neighboring colonies will learn with regret of the death of Mr William Lanfear Sutton, at his residence Crail Terrace, Tamar St, yesterday. Mr Sutton, who was a son of the late Captain Sutton, joined the railway department in Victoria at a very early age and rose steadily to positions of trust. About ten years ago he came to Tasmania to enter the service of the Main Line Railway Company, and was appointed Station-Master at Parattah. About 4 years ago he was transferred to the Launceston terminus, of which he continued in charge up to his last illness. By his attention to his duties, combined with an unfailing tact and courtesy, and a readiness at all times to oblige, he made many friends amongst the numerous travellers from the other colonies by the Main Line, and by all he was brought into closer contact, he was respected and esteemed. He took a great interest in manly sports, especially football, forming a club at Oatlands, which, under his captaincy, became one of the leading clubs in the colony, and in Launceston was a member and supported of the Launceston. He was an enthusiastic in music, and was a valued member of the Cuckoo Club since its formation a few years ago. About six weeks ago he was attacked by illness which resulted in several organs becoming affected, the cause being congestion of the brain. Mr Sutton who was 41 years of age, leaves a widow and eight children.
Daily Telegraph (Launceston), 10 February 1888