Colleen (Kidd) Hutchinson of Alliston, formerly of Caledon East and Bolton passed away peacefully at the family cottage in Port Severn on Friday, August 30, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Colleen was born on March 13, 1934 in Orangeville. She grew up on the family orchard in Inglewood.
Colleen married the love of her life, Bill Hutchinson, in 1955. Colleen and Bill built their first home on the 2nd Line of Albion and later planted apple trees to begin Albion Orchards where they raised their three children: Stephanie, Lisa, and Bill. They spent more than 32 years running Albion Orchards, before retiring to Bolton, then Alliston.
Colleen was an active member of the community. She was a dedicated, loving mother and grandmother to each of her children and grandchildren. She was a regal matriarch. Colleen loved being with family, summers at the cottage, traveling, curling, knitting, gardening, charitable works, and the company of friends. She will be remembered for her kindness, patience, generosity, grace, and work ethic.
Colleen was the beloved wife of Bill Hutchinson, devoted mother of Stephanie, Lisa (Roger), and Bill (Jasna) and Rock Star grandmother of Christopher, Bradie, Kate (Mike), Thomas, Adam (Felicia), Claire, and Sarah. She was the dear sister of Mary (Jim) Setterfield, Bill (Ruth), and Pete (Marilyn) Kidd.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Tuesday, September 3 from 12 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at one o’clock.
Following a reception at the funeral home interment will take place in Providence Cemetery, Innis Lake Road, Caledon.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to CAMH Gifts of Light, 100 Stokes Street, 5th Floor, Toronto M6J 1H4 CAMH: Gifts of Light or Southlake Regional Health Centre, Department of Neurology, 102- 581 Davis Drive, Newmarket L3Y 2P6 (www.southlakefoundation.ca).
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
George Sinclair
Dear Bill and Family… we are saddened at the loss of your dear loved one, Colleen… who we all cherished, respected and enjoyed her congenial and jovial but caring manner all these many years. A great Mom and Grandmother who will be sorely missed by all.
Our deepest sympathies from the Sinclair Family…
George
Edna & Roy Wright
Sending our Sincere Sympathy to you Bill and your Family.
From the Wright Families.. Roy & Edna; Lloyd; Keith & Joanne ;
Ryan & Natalie ; Carly.
Ann Schmitt
Dear Bill & Family;
We offer our most sincere sympathy on the loss of Colleen. She was a kind and gentle soul with a quiet
elegance – beautiful inside and out.
Colleen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure to know her.
Dieter and Ann Schmitt
Mary Ann Johnston
Sincere sympathy Bill and Family
Sam and Sylvia Archibald
Dear Bill and Family,
We are very sad to hear of Colleen’s passing and send our deepest sympathies to you all.
Colleen was a wonderful lady with a beautiful smile and a beautiful heart.
We will cherish the memories of time spent together.
Sincerely,
Sam and Sylvia Archibald
Nancy Hicks
Dear Bill, Lisa, Roger and family
Thinking of you, I will always remember Colleen for her warmth and sense of humour, I am grateful for the opportunity to have met Colleen over special family get togethers over the years.
You are all in my thoughts.
Love,
Nancy Hicks
Wayne Fitzgerald
To Bill and all the extended Hutchinson family
So sorry to hear about Colleen; she was such a wonderful lady and a real gem of a person.
No more chasing rabbits in the orchard.
Bill, enjoy the many wonderful memories that you and Colleen shared together
Sincerely
Wayne Fitzgerald
New Holland
Nancy Locking
Bill & Family,
So sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing. May your cherished memories help you through these difficult days.
Sincerely,
Nancy Locking (Richardson)
Lawrence and Berta Avery
Dear Bill and family;
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Colleen.
She was an exceptional friend and neighbour always showing her kindness and thoughtfulness in so many ways.
May cherished memories sustain all of you through the days ahead.
As ever,
Lawrence and Berta # 18 neighbours
Midge And Paul Facciol
Dear Bill and family..so sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing..I’m sure it has been a struggle for Colleen and all of you…I’m sure she will be missed but the wonderful memories you have will help to get you through…
Sincerely
Midge And Paul Facciol
Rick and Linda Ruff
Dear Bill and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing. Although we have not seen you for a number of years, we still remember Colleen’s beautiful smile and warm personality.
Sincerely,
Rick and Linda Ruff
Candice Rowley
Bill and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Colleen was such a lovely person.
Pat Mason, Candy and Jim Rowley
Jeanne Egan
My heart goes out to all the family re the passing of Colleen whom we all loved. She put up a good battle for such a health issue. May she rest in peace.
Fred Wolf
We had the pleasure of meeting Colleen a few times, she was genuine, sincere and had a natural calmness, the impact she made on us indicated that she was a wonderful teacher and mentor to her family and those close.
Our sincerest condolences
The Wolf Family
Ann and Jeff Bastedo
Our sincere condolences to the family. May your good memories of her resonate always. Much love, Ann and Jeff Bastedo
Marlene and Gil Morandi
Our deepest Sympathy to you and your family Bill. Sincerely .Marllene and Gil Morandi.
Scott Lunau
Our family’s thoughts are with Colleen and we are very saddened to hear of her passing. She will be missed sincerely by all who knew her, especially here at Albion Orchards where Colleen and Bill started the apple orchard and were proprietors for many years . Personally, I always knew that apple season had begun when I would be lucky enough to have a visit from Colleen and other family members every year in Late August when they new that the Paula Red apples would be ready for harvest from the very trees that they had planted many years ago…
Scott Lunau ; Kate and Gavin Lunau,
and the staff and customers of ALBION ORCHARDS
Joe and Jean Van Tichelen
Roger, Lisa, Bill and family.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Colleen. She was such a beautiful person inside and out and is going to be missed by many. Hold on to your memories. Our deepest sympathies to all. RIP Colleen.
David and Sheila Lewis
We were sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bill and Family at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy
Andrea Roylance
Hello Bill and Family:
Just learned of Colleen’s passing and want you to know I am thinking of you all. Colleen was such a wonderfully warm woman and I think of her fondly during the Gibson Centre early days.
Pamella & George Fell
Dear Bill & Family. George and I want to send our sincere condolences to all of you in Colleen’s passing. We did not know that she was sick and have missed seeing you two and your family & friends at Bungalows Princess. We always enjoyed hearing your laughter we will always remember our visits here and there with you in Bucerias.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sarah Bremner
Lisa and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I am happy to see your mom was able to spend her last days at the cottage.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Sarah Bremner
Diane Allengame
Dear Bill and Stephanie, Lisa, Bill and your families. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Colleen. She had such a lovely smile and gracious manner. Those days in Caledon East seem like a long time ago now. With much sympathy.
Carol & Charlie Borg
Dear Bill,
We are so saddened to just learn of Colleen’s passing.
Our heartfelt condolences to you and all of the Hutchinson and Kidd families.
Colleen was a lovely lady. We will remember her fondly
Carol & Charlie Borg
Madilynn Wade
Bill and Family,
My sincerest condolences to you all. It has been a long time, but I remember her with fondness.
Carol Kidd
A very dear, sweet lady who left many fond memories.
Gilbert Wright
Bill and Family,
Only learned of Colleen’s passing today. Sharing in your sadness at the loss of a true lady.
Sincerely,
Gib Wright