John Selwyn Hutchings
September 20, 1952 to November 2, 2023
Obituary
It is with broken hearts that the family of John Hutchings share his passing on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is predeceased by his parents, Wes and Marie Hutchings (nee Humphries), and grandson, Oliver.
Leaving to mourn with cherished memories: his loving wife, Betty (nee Nolan); his sons: Andrew and Jeff (Laura); grandchildren: Myles and Simon; stepdaughters: Alana, Andrea (Stephan), and Angela (Blair); his sister, Donna (Bill); his beloved dog, Rosie, and a large circle of extended family and close friends.
John enjoyed all things mechanics and was frequently found working in the garage on anything from a car to a lawnmower. He relished times riding his motorcycle and snowmobiling in the mountains; sports – namely hockey, golf and baseball; dinner parties with lifelong friends, engaging in vibrant discussion and debate; and time with those he loved. He was an avid reader, enjoying works of many genres. He will be forever remembered for his enthusiasm for correct grammar, his stoic strength, and genuine love of life.
The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors and staff of Eastern Health and the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Centre for their care and compassion throughout his illness, particularly Dr. Louise Rogers and the Palliative Care Team at the Dr. L.A. Miller Centre for his care in his final days.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home 329 Freshwater Rd. on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 2:00-4:00pm, and 7:00-9:00pm. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory can be made to the SPCA.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on November 6, 2023
7-9 p.m. on November 6, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Betty, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Hold tight to your treasured memories in this very difficult time.
Sincere condolences on John’d passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
This heart of mine is full of sadness at hearing of John’s passing.
My condolences to all.
What great times we had back in the day as teammates and good friends. I loved his outgoing and affable personality the most. As we say in hockey – super dependable ‘between the pipes’. Never took a night off.
An absolute joy to be around.
Thank you John for your friendship, kindness and wisdom.
Rest in peace good buddy!
Mike
Condolences to the family during this difficult time. I worked with John for many years and have many happy memories from that time. He was a kind and generous person. He had a great sense of humour . I’m sure he will be missed by many. Cherish your memories; they will get you through the rough times ahead.
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Betty and family. I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a wonderful person with a great smile
My deepest sympathy
Terrie Spearns
Our sincere condolences to Betty and family on John’s passing. John was a true gentleman. He was a very close friend of my brother Dave and I had the pleasure of golfing with him on a number of occasion’s. He fought a brave battle and may he now rest in peace.
Jeff and family\. Please accept my Sincere condolence on the death of your father. :.
My sincere sympathy on the passing of John to all of his family. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Memories are the legacy of love. May he rest in peace.
My condolences to John’s family. We have known each other for 50 years having graduating from MUN in 1974. We had some great times together in college and playing softball, driving fast cars and Ben’s, RIP my friend.
To Betty and Family. So sorry to hear of John’s passing. I’ve heard so many great things about John thru my dad (Gerry). Sending my sincere condolences.
My sincere condolences to John’s family. I worked with John for many years and he was a great friend. He was fun and intelligent and a sensitive man that was always there for his friends. So very sorry that he suffered. May he rest in peace.
Had some good games of hockey and some great games of racquetball back in the day, great competitor. Couldn’t ask for a nicer guy.
RIP. John..
To Betty and Family
My first acquaintance with John was in our Grade 10 class at Bishops College. John was a good student with a strong interest in sports and fast machines.
As the years went on John became a very close friend to Mary and I , as there developed a close knit group of cohorts, having regular get-togethers.
Forever the sportsman, John played out his final inning with incredible bravery and poise.
Our heartfelt condolences to John’s family for their dear loss
Jeff,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Hi Betty
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Talk to him a couple of years ago. A friend of mine was buying a business and he was recommended for an appraisal. He said he knew me and was at my house for my 50th birthday. Then he told me who he was married to. . Your a great MC
Remembering John from our Softball days in the Blackhorse Rec League. Always a good guy & a true gentleman. RIP
To Betty and Family.
While we have never met, I certainly remember John as he was the first person to give me a ride on a motorcycle. We were neighbours then on Downing Street along with his parents Wes and Marie. I regret our paths never crossed thereafter, although we both enjoyed a lifelong love of motorcycles. Sorry to hear of his loss.
Betty, Jeff, Andrew, and all of your extended family, I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing and your loss.
I first got to know John as a work colleague, but like many who got the pleasure to work alongside him, that quickly evolved into a life-long friendship well beyond the walls of the office. His quick wit, caring soul and love of life drew you to him naturally. His door was always open and welcoming and many late nights were spent around the kitchen table on Grenfell Avenue in good (and mostly humorous) conversations.
We shared a love of sports, both playing and watching, and whether it was hockey, softball (where we gave him the ironic nickname of “Wheels”), golf or bowling (yes bowling!), he was the consummate teammate, competitor and good sport. Some of my fondest memories of our time together were the post-game beverage and karaoke at Rob Roys, our team sponsor.
Hutch, you will be missed. But I feel blessed to have been in your orbit and will always cherish the memories RIP Wheels.
To Betty and family
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of John.
He has been a friend of our family for many years and was our go to for business advice on many occasions. Our hearts are heavy and we will miss him dearly.
Betty Morgan
Jeff and Andrew, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing my thoughts and prayers are with all at this most difficult time.
We enjoyed many scintillating games of hockey and a few cold ones in the room with good friends.at the rink. Sometimes the puck was as big as a hubcap, other times it was a small as a bottle cap. John was a good man..
I feel incredibly lucky to have gotten to spend some time with John, and get to know what a fun, kind, thoughtful, easy to be with, man he was. He had an energy that made you feel comfortable and cared about immediately. What an excellent person and dad you are John. One of the world’s best.
John was a true gentleman and a mentor to many. He was one of the sharpest guys I ever met. His passing is a true loss and he will be so greatly missed. All my love to the family. His memory will live on in our hearts.
John was my coach when I first joined BDC in 1996. I learned a lot from him. He was a great mentor and even greater man. He will be missed.
My condolences to John’s family. It was an honor to call him a friend. Some of my fondest memories were spent in his company..
As a friend of Jeff’s, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting and hanging out with John many times. The relationship he had with Jeff was admirable. I knew him as a great man, full of life and quick witted.
He was one of the good ones, man Father and friend!
Jeff, Laura, Myles and Simon and all the family. We are so sorry over the passing of your beloved father, father-in-law, and grandfather. Hope memories will get you all through the days and weeks to come. Take care and God bless. Love, Jim and Shirley Kelly
Betty, Jeff and Andrew and family. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Where do I begin. October 17th, 1977 his first day with BDC, was the beginning of a lifelong friendship with one of the most wonderful guys you would ever want to meet. I am so blessed to have had him as my friend all these years. Lots of memories of so many fun times. RIP my dear friend. Ride high with the angels. Til we meet again.
Sending love and prayers to Johns family and friends. To my friend Betty, I am thinking of you and hope the wonderful memories will carry through this difficult time.
Betty and family, our condolences to your during this difficult time. John was a great friend to the Morgan family. He supported us in good times and bad times, like a true friend would. He was always helpful, genuine and acted with integrity. We will miss him dearly. Grant and Laura Morgan.
I’m so sorry to hear the news. Johnny Hutch was such a solid guy. I spent many evenings at the Hutchings residence, and always enjoyed our conversations. He was so well spoken, and had great insight on any topic. We spoke about the Red Wings, Snowmobiles , motorcycles and even politics.
Lots of love to Jeff, Andrew and the family. He will be missed.
Betty & Family,
Sending hugs and our deepest condolences to you all.
John was a great guy, with a smile that could light up a room.,especially at all the parties in our younger years.
Doug and I have great memories of time spent together.
Our thoughts are with you. RIP John, you will be missed..
Betty, Andrew, Jeff and your families, please accept my condolences on the passing of John. He was a wonderful fella to have had the pleasuere to meet. I met John and the gang through Bobby Acreman in the 1970’s. Over the years we had great times in summer at Mahers with all the gang and their families. In winter we all got together at Neil Benson’s in Deer Park or our place in Mahers for boys only skidoo weekends. He introduced me to Raquetball in the early 1980’s, a sport I still enjoy. John was always a joy to be around. Betty, as I mentioned to you recently, I considered him an “Old Sage”, quick with the sound advice and kind wit. (I will always remember him for giving us his magical word “toosiasy”.) As you said the other day Betty, his will be a friendship we will never forget.
Betty and Family,
Sending our deepest condolences and love.
We knew John through his very close friend, Gerry Green., who had nothing but the very best to say about him. Our most sincere condolences to John’s family and friends. We know he will be missed dearly.
I have so many great memories of John, in our teenage years especially, riding our motorcycles together, partying at his house where I had my first adult beverage., then in later years having drinks and dinner with him and other friends during my infrequent visits to the Rock.
John was a very positive person and enjoyed life to the hilt, a great inspiration to us all. I will miss him terribly, as I know will all who knew him.
So sorry for your loss Betty. He was a great man who always had a smile on his face every time I saw him at the office. May you find peace in knowing he is now free from pain. RIP Mr. Hutchings.
So sad to hear of John’s passing , he was great person taken that was taken away to soon. Condolences to his family.. Vera Brockerville.
To all Jon’s family I wished to convey my deepest sympathy agreat man that was taken away too soon he touched the lives of everyone that knew him and his friendship and kindness will be missed he was my son in law and was such pleasure to have. him in our family .rest in peace john till we meet again
Condolences to the Family. I really enjoyed Johns company. He will be missed.
Betty,
Sending condolences and warm hugs. May the many great memories you made with John bring you comfort in the future ❤️❤️.
Bev and Dave Jones
Jeff, Andrew, Betty and families: Our heartfelt condolences on John’s passing. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. He was such a great person. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sincerely, Bert and Bonnie 🙏🏻