In 1838, Sullivan's wife and daughter died within weeks of each other.
John Sullivan's wife's and daughter's funeral were held at the St. Stephen's church and the graves can be seen even today.
A grieving Sullivan left the hill station which he dearly loved and developed and returned to England with his eight children.
 He died 16 January 1855 and was buried in the churchyard of St Laurence, Upton-cum-Chalvey, Berkshire, where his grave may still be seen.
The west window of the church is a memorial to him.
 The grave is shared by Frances, his second wife (1799–1876).
In 1838, Sullivan's wife and daughter died within weeks of each other. John Sullivan's wife's and daughter's funeral were held at the St. Stephen's church and the graves can be seen even today. A grieving Sullivan left the hill station which he dearly loved and developed and returned to England with his eight children.  He died 16 January 1855 and was buried in the churchyard of St Laurence, Upton-cum-Chalvey, Berkshire, where his grave may still be seen. The west window of the church is a memorial to him.  The grave is shared by Frances, his second wife (1799–1876).
John Sullivan (colonial administrator)