- HUTCHINSON, Frank Avon
Formerly of Port Williams, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2013, at the age of 91 years. He was a resident of Evergreen Home for Special Care in Kentville. Born May 24, 1922 in Avonport, he was a son of the late Emmerson and Iona (Barron) Hutchinson. Frank served with the 14th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery during the Second World War, landed on Juno Beach and served the remainder of the war in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Upon coming home, Frank was never idle, utilizing his people skills with Slacks Electric in Hantsport and as a carpenter with various companies including working alongside his youngest brother, Richard. While not working, Frank and his wife spent countless hours tending their bountiful gardens surrounding their home and enjoying time at the cottage on Sunken Lake. In addition, Frank was an active member of Port Williams United Baptist Church and Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville. Besides his parents, Frank was predeceased by sisters, Margaret Rose (two years), Mildred Lutwick, Frances Wellwood, Dorothy Reese, Jean Weagle; brother, Ralph. He will also be remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends and comrades-in-arms, Dr. C. B. Lumsden. Branch No. 74 Royal Canadian Legion Wolfville, will hold a service at 7 p.m. followed by visitation until 9 p.m. Thursday, October 10, both from Annapolis Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Coldbrook.
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1922 - 2013 (91 years)
