Obituary-Paul Joseph Hutchison

Paul Joseph Hutchison

The death occurred at Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Paul Joseph Hutchison was born on June 26, 1928, in Chatham, Ontario to parents Miff and Laura Hutchison.

During his growing up years, Paul lived in Chatham, Brantford, Haileybury, Ottawa and Toronto.  After receiving his degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1952 from the University of Toronto, Paul was hired by Honeywell.  He worked for this company until retirement in 1990.

While the Hutchison’s were living in Chatham, they became close friends of Harold and Jean Smith.  It was through this friendship that Paul met the Smith’s daughter Barbara.  Paul and Barbara both loved Muskoka.  It was while Paul visited his uncle Frank Marshall on Peninsula Lake near Huntsville, and Barbara was a camp counselor near Dorset, that they had time together.  They decided this was for life!

They were married in Chatham in 1957.  During the next decade, Paul and Barbara became parents to

Brian, Anne, Doug, and Jim.  They lived in Don Mills.

In 1961 Paul and Barbara bought a cottage on Peninsula Lake within sight of Uncle Frank’s cottage.  They had many happy holidays there until 1990 when they came to live there permanently.

Brian, Anne, Doug, and Jim brought great joy to Paul. When Brian and Anne died it was a devastating loss.  Doug married Debra Ellison and they have a daughter Sarah.  Paul enjoyed watching Sarah grow up as she lived nearby.

James married Luck Thaweesuk from Thailand.  They have two girls, Pailin and Pimmy.  All three granddaughters were a source of pride to Paul.

Paul has always had a fascination for trains.  When the “Portage Flyer” the historical train that in former days ran between Lake of Bays and Peninsula Lake, came back to Huntsville’s Pioneer Village, Paul studied harder than he had ever studied before to qualify to become an engineer on it.  He loved every minute on this train.

In retirement Paul became active in the Peninsula Lake Association.  He attended Lake of Bays Council meetings, reporting back what would be of interest. He was also a Trustee at Pioneer Memorial United Church Memorial Church, Hillside.

A private family memorial service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville.

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Paul Hutchison.