Stewart L. Sutcliffe, age 62, of Fayston, VT, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, June 14, 2010.

Born in Lynn, MA, "Stu" was the son of the late Stewart H. and Hazel I. Sutcliffe, who passed away this past May 28, 2010. He was a graduate of Lynn English High School Class of 1965 and Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, 1970.

An avid skier, Stu moved to Vermont after graduating from college and apprenticed with an architectural firm before receiving his state license. He then established his own firm and practiced what he loved for 40 years. He was a past president of the Vermont chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Stu loved skiing, photography and travel. He will be missed by his family and the many friends he acquired over the years.

He leaves a cherished aunt, Shirley Emerton of Saugus, MA; his longtime partner, Jeffrey Rice of Fayston; cousins David Emerton of Lynn, Robert Emerton of Haymarket, VA, Leanne (Staples) Emerton of Ipswich, Margot Marino of Plymouth, MA, Nancy Cannon of Brewster, MA, Richard Lecour of California and George Argetes of Michigan.

Calling hours will be Sunday, June 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA 01923.

There will be a planned memorial service later this summer in the Mad River Valley to honor his life.