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DOUGLAS (DOUG) JAMES HUTCHINGS
Born: Nov 01, 1927
Date of Passing: Apr 03, 2019
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DOUGLAS (DOUG) JAMES HUTCHINGS
Born: November 1, 1927
Date of Passing: April 3, 2019
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, he leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Lorna, daughter Leslie Kirby, (Jim - Daniel and Cameron), son James (Liz - Stephen and Brandon), and daughter Marion Hutchings Reimer (Terry - Alex and Yana), all of Winnipeg.
Dad was born in Calgary, Alberta, the only child of Bessie and Doug (Sr.) Hutchings. The family moved to Winnipeg when he was two years old. He attended Grosvenor and R.H. Smith schools. He attended high school at Trinity College (Toronto). Dad attended both the University of Toronto (Victoria College) and the University of Manitoba, where he graduated with a degree in Social Work. He married Mom in 1955 and moved to Dauphin where he worked for the Provincial Welfare Department. They returned to Winnipeg and he began his lifelong career in sales. He worked for General Foods for eight years, and then moved into the Life Insurance business with Monarch Life. This enabled him to do what he truly loved, which was to meet people and assist them with their finances. Dad had a large client base, both in the city and also in the Interlake.
The family was raised on Farwell Bay in Fort Garry, surrounded by many good friends and neighbours. Dad was always active in the community, serving as a proud member and President of the Fort Garry Rotary Club. As a member of the Fort Garry Historical Society he took pride in being responsible for the 'Welcome to Fort Garry' sign on Pembina Highway. Dad was an adventurer and took his family on camping trips from Montreal to Flin Flon to Victoria. He was always one to take the road less travelled. However, his favourite place was the family cottage at West Hawk Lake, where he loved to putter around the cottage and then let out a loud WOOHOO after taking a plunge into the chilly West Hawk water.
One of his passions was politics. He served as school trustee for the Fort Garry School Division in the 1970s. He served as campaign manager for Philip Lee in the 1977 Manitoba General election, and campaigned on behalf of countless individuals, in all three levels of government. Dad was very involved in the United Church throughout his life, teaching the youth, and recently took part in Circles of Reconciliation, an initiative to help strengthen ties with the indigenous community. He will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the CNIB Foundation or Trinity United Church.
A service to celebrate Doug's life will be held at Trinity United Church, 933 Summerside Avenue on Tuesday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 06, 2019
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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I was Doug's neighbor for years while I was a teenager. He was always friendly and didn't get mad at me too much even though I probably deserved it. He'd always be weeding his garden and would pull me over and try and advise me on my finances. He was always pretty nice to me. In a weird turn of events me and my brother currently live in the Hutchings former house in Ft.garry. I've been Hoping see Doug's ghost floating around here but haven't yet. I'll let you guys know if I see anything. Anyways I've probably gone on long enough so I'll sign off by saying Doug was a good guy and my neighbor for years. - Posted by: Matthew Russell (Friend and neighbor) on: Apr 13, 2022
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My deepest condolences to Doug’s family. As I am a relative, Doug kept in touch periodically due to his keen interest in maintaining and updating the Hutchings family tree. I always enjoyed our conversations. He was such a fine gentleman. Chris Hutchings, Calgary. - Posted by: Christopher Hutchings (Relative ) on: May 06, 2019
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Melanie and I offer our deepest condolences to James and his family. May they be spared any further sorrow. James shared many wonderful stories about his dad. - Posted by: Jerry and Melanie Gluss (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2019
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I just heard of Doug's passing and I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your family and always enjoyed your dad's warm smile and easy laugh. - Posted by: Kim Wilson (Friend's daughter) on: Apr 10, 2019
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Lorna, Marion, Leslie, and Jamie, and families - I am so sad to hear the news of Doug’s passing. I have many great memories of times with you all during our youth! From our times at West Hawk Lake having a few great saunas, sleepovers, loving Lorna’s cooking, to being able to work with Doug at North American Life back in the day! Our condolences to you - Hugs to you all ❤️ Nancy, Bob, Lindsay and Madison - Posted by: Nancy McCulloch (Family friend) on: Apr 09, 2019
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Dear Lorna and family, I feel the physical departure of Douglas, will always be in our hearts. I will always be grateful for the welcome they gave my brother Fernando in Canada. - Posted by: Fatima Martins (friend ) on: Apr 08, 2019
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As Doug begins "his Spirit Journey "-in one clergy's words, may your family remember and cherish the happy times. His life touched many. - Posted by: Verna and Dieter Nitsche, Sorrento, BC (friends) on: Apr 06, 2019
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We will cherish our fond, fun memories of Doug and send our thoughts and prayers to the family. - Posted by: Sheila Drysdale & Gordon Kerr (cousin) (Cousin & friend) on: Apr 06, 2019
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Would like to offer condolences in the lost of such a great friend whom I and my husband enjoyed his company over many coffee's on our farm in St.Laurent. MB. Doug always stopped in just to say hello whenever he was in the area, and we were proud being a customer as well. May he rest in peace and( hoping he did not take his work with him!) Regards And may God Bless You All. Caring Thoughts Mona Combot. - Posted by: Mona Combot (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2019
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Deepest sympathy to You, Lorna and family. Doug will be missed by so many people. We have fond memories of our times together. We are in Arizona so will miss the funeral. Blessings! - Posted by: John and Donna Driedger (Work) on: Apr 06, 2019
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Doug you are friend I will never forget, you let me into your family, we had some good old talks and I must say you knew your stuff, I thank you for been you, and I hope our paths will cross again. your friend Northwind Bear. - Posted by: mike calder (friend) on: Apr 06, 2019
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Doug and Lorna were/are a great community asset. Loved and respected by all. Doug - you did a great job. You lived an exemplary life. Well done. Betty Jackson (formerly of Fort Garry) - Posted by: Betty Jackson (Neighbour) on: Apr 06, 2019