April 28th, 1934 - January 24th, 2025
James Gary Hutchison (Gary) died peacefully with his family by his side on January 24th, 2025 at Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo. He was in his 91st year.
Gary was born to parents, Evelyn and Clare Hutchison in Harriston, Ontario on April 28th, 1934.
A devoted husband to Lorna Hutchison (nee Hughes) for over 66 years. They lived on their Belwood farm together for 50 years, where they raised three children; Scott (Sue) of Powassen, Heather (Rick) of Fergus and Andrew (Judy) of Fergus.
He was a loving grandpa / papa to Adam Hutchison, Taylor Matthews, Mackenzie Matthews (Ashton Lewis), Leah Hutchison, Carter Hutchison, Gavin Hutchison, Aaron Kennedy (Marcella), Nathan Kennedy and Jordan Kennedy (Samantha). Great grandfather to Leila Hutchison, Katrina and Adora Kennedy, Jacob and Jacklyn Kennedy, Leigha and Marissa Kennedy.
Gary had a love of farming and shared that knowledge through his 29 plus years as a professor of agricultural economics at the University of Guelph.
Donations in memory of Gary in lieu of flowers would be appreciated at St. John’s United Church Belwood or the Parkinson’s Foundation of Canada.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and many thanks to the staff at Groves Memorial Hospital, the Right at Home staff and the Parkwood Mennonite Home for their unwavering and loving care in Gary’s final days.
Visitation
Thursday, January 30th, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Graham Giddy Funeral Home, Fergus Chapel
280 St. David Street South
FERGUS, ON
Service
Friday, January 31st, 2025
2:00pm
Belwood United Church
28 Queen St
BELWOOD, ON