HUTCHISON, Gary

April 28, 1934 - January 24, 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 (née Hughes) for over 66 years. They lived on their Belwood farm together for 50 years, where they raised three children; Scott (Sue) of Powassan, 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 will be held on Thursday, January 30th from 7-9pm at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David Street South, Fergus. A funeral service will take place on Friday, January 31st at 2pm at St. John’s United Church, 28 Queen Street, Belwood. Following the service, guests are invited to join the family downstairs in the church hall for a time of fellowship and refreshments.

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