Richard P. Hutchinson
March 21, 1930 - January 8, 2011
Richard P. Hutchinson, 80 of Hudson, NH died Saturday January 8, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 21, 1930 in Lexington, MA son of the late Jesse and Gertrude (Armstrong) Hutchinson. He was also predeceased by a son Scott Hutchinson, two brothers Robert Hutchinson and Albert Hutchinson, a sister Virginia Porter, a grandson Kyle Hutchinson. Richard was the husband of Jean (MacDougal) Hutchinson of Hudson with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Richard attended Tilton Academy in Tilton, NH and Boston University before joining the Navy as an air cadet in 1950. He held regional sales positions with Sexton Foods, HJ Doyd, and Bostitch companies. Dick was perhaps best known as an old-time candy maker where he continued his father’s legacy and opened Hutchinson’s Candy Stores in Groton, MA., Rutland, VT and Rochester, NH. Besides his loving wife Jean, survivors include three sons and three daughters in law Keith and Julia Hutchinson of Hudson, Todd and Mary Hutchinson of Merrimack, Ross and Laura Hutchinson of Brookline, NH, one sister Ruth Hunter of Londonderry, NH as well as 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday January 11th from 6pm-8pm in the DUMONT-SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME 50 FERRY ST. IN HUDSON. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday January 13th in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery 70 Medford St., in Arlington, MA. All May Meet At The Cemetery.
Richard P. Hutchinson, 80 of Hudson, NH died Saturday January 8, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 21, 1930 in Lexington, MA son of the late Jesse and Gertrude (Armstrong) Hutchinson.... View Obituary & Service Information