HUTCHINGS, JOHN ROYDEN - John Hutchings of Hampton, husband of June (Tays) Hutchings, passed away September 3, 2012 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He was born in Bloomfield, son of the late Dewey and Gertrude (Farren) Hutchings. John worked at JD Irving and NB Tel before retiring. He loved to paint, build model cars and hunt and fish. John’s favourite pastime was playing crib and auction 45’s. He also built the three homes he lived in. He is survived by his wife June; four daughters, Susan Doiron (Alexis) of Fredericton, Joan Gowlett (George) of Bloomfield, Marilyn Bovaird (Mike) of Bloomfield, Dale Dennis of Hampton, Jacqueline Hutchings (Scott Boucher) of Hampton; two sisters, Viola Fillitre of Saint John, Mary McKnight (Leslie) of Hatfield Point; one brother Vincent Hutchings (Melita) of Groveland, Mass.; twelve grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters Edna Duval, Dorothy Haley, and one brother, Donald Hutchings.
There will be no visitation by request. The funeral will be held 10:00am, Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Reid’s Funeral Home, 1063 Main Street, Hampton. Interment in Big Rock Cemetery, Bloomfield. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online memorials and condolences can be made at: www.reidsfh.com