JAY — Conrad S. Hutchinson, 83, of Jay, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Wednesday Aug. 8, 2018, at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Canton, Maine, on Feb. 1, 1935, the son of Gerald and Margret (Small) Hutchinson. He was a graduate of Canton High School, and married Regina Bean on June 11, 1955, in Jay. He was employed by the Maine Highway Department, Norwock Shoe Co., Gerald & George Walsh Construction Co. and retired from the Livermore Falls Water District in 1991.
Conrad “Hutch”, “Connie” or “Papa” touched many lives. He was a lifelong outdoorsman and showed many the ways of the woods. He also loved to “putter” in his many shops, and built an array of chairs, stools and trailers of all types and sizes. He was known for repurposing anything and everything, and was passionate about his Farmall tractors. He was a great hunter and trapper who loved the family hunting camp more than words could ever describe.
He was a member of the Jay Baptist Church, where he held many positions in the church ranks.
He is survived by his two sons: Jeff Hutchinson and his wife, Donna, and Jerry Hutchinson and his wife, Corinne, all of Jay; sister, Patricia Jacobs; sister-in-law, Loanne Bean; grandchildren: Amanda Hutchinson; Lee Hutchinson and his wife, Whitney; Miles Hutchinson; Kaitlin Marshall; Brianna DeMillo and her husband, Cody; and Kelsea Beisaw; and great-grandchildren Jade Hutchinson, Ryder Welch, Conrad Gerald Hutchinson, Avery and Ayson Marshall and Nora DeMillo.
He was predeceased by his parents Gerald and Margret Hutchinson; wife, Regina Hutchinson; his brother, Kenneth Hutchinson; and special friend, Edith Preston.
His family invites you to share remembrances at his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.
Conrad S. Hutchinson
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