Paradise, NL
1922 - 2015
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nora Jane (Payne) Hutchings announce her passing on Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, NL at the age of 92 years. Predeceased by husband, Lewis L. Hutchings (2000), parents Thomas Payne (1926) and Florence (Bellows) Payne-Curtis- Noble (1980), her sister, Bernice Payne Prince and brother Stewart D. Payne, stepfathers John Curtis, and Bertram Noble, step-sisters and step-brothers and special cousin, Stewart Bellows. Leaving to mourn her sister-in-law Blanche Batson, brother-in-law Clyde Hutchings and many nieces and nephews from the Payne and Hutchings families. Children: Barbara (John) Young, Ottawa; Linda (Ted) Dakin, Digby, NS; Dianne (Arthur) Squarey, Paradise, NL; Noreen (Jim) Powell, Upperkingsclear, NB; Larry Hutchings (Valerie), Victoria, BC; Bryan Hutchings (MaryAnne), Prince Edward Island; Kimberley (Larry) O'Brien, St. John's, NL; grandchildren: Stewart Philpott (Jill); Allison Philpott Rougeau; Alexandra Young Parent (Donald); Dr. Kelly Dakin (Dr. John Hache); Dr. Kyna Squarey (Michael Mitchell); Susan Squarey (Mark Gardberg); Dr. Erin Squarey (David Gibbs); Robert Powell (Sarah); Dr. Leslie Powell (Leon Arseneault); Lauren Hutchings (Aaron); Grant Hutchings (Courtney); Nora Hutchings (Thomas); Anne Marie Hutchings, Benjamin Hutchings, Melanie (Adam) Cullenton; Marc O'Brien; Katie O'Brien and 24 great grandchildren as well as a large circle of other family and friends. Nora, in her early years, was very active in the Girl Guides of Canada, representing the Organization in meeting the Queen in Stephenville, NL in 1957. She served as President of the Stephenville Lionettes and later as Charter Member and President of the Corner Brook Lionettes. Nora enjoyed curling and with her husband enjoyed many curling bonspiels at the Blomindon Country Club and throughout the Province. Her greatest love was gardening and in that she excelled. Friends visited Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue, Corner Brook on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Humber United Church, Clarence Street, Corner Brook with Rev. Andrew Wright and Rev. Clayton Parsons officiating. Interment to follow at the Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to Humber United Church or a charity of your choice. The family guest book may be signed by visiting www.fillatre.ca.