Ernest S. Sutton, 92, of West Grove, died Oct 19, at home surrounded by loving family. Ever the optimist and problem solver he gave his pancreatic cancer a run for its money by living two years past the diagnosis.
Ernie was a chemical engineer at Thiokol Corp. for 35 years developing propellants for solid rocket motors until he retired in 1988 as vice president of Morton Thiokol and general manager of the Elkton Division. His desire to always be where the action was, he continued consulting in the aerospace industry until 1996.
He joined the University Drama group in Newark in 1953 and stayed on working happily with the Chapel St Players. He thoroughly enjoyed his time on and off the stage, acting, directing and building sets for many productions; Ernie cherished his friendships at CSP. His love of downhill skiing kept him cruising the slopes well into his 80s.
He had a passion for making videos and said the key to his long and happy life was to always have a project.
He was actively engaged in the operation of Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community in West Grove, where he had resided since 1997. He was very fond of his friends and lifestyle at Jenner’s Pond.
He was predeceased by his wives, Janet, in 1974 and Bea in 2011. He is survived by his sister, Norma Kramer of Kittery Point, Maine, his three children Jane (Jeb) of Ithaca, N.Y., Doug (Sandra) of Pacifica, Calif. and Andrea (Joe) of Newport, Del.; two stepchildren, Gibby Young of South Carolina and Lois Young-Southard (John) of Newark. He was grandfather to eight, great grandfather to three and Uncle Ernie to many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Ernie's incredible life will be held at Jenner’s Pond Allison Building on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2:30 p.m.
Contributions may be made to the Jenner’s Pond Endowment Fund 2000 Sycamore Dr., West Grove PA 19390 or Chapel Street Players 27 North Chapel St. Newark DE 19711
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, West Grove, PA.
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