John Hutt Obituary
Lt Col Hutt, one of the "Original Nine" RCAF 104 Starfighter pilots, enjoyed a long and respected career in the Canadian Air Force. As a leader and a friend, John will be missed by his fellow pilots and colleagues across the country.
John's passions were flying, golf, travelling the world and above all, his family, to whom he was devoted. A celebration of John's life for family and friends will take place, (most probably at a golf course!) sometime in the very near future.
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Nas M
January 5, 2018
Dear John,
Thank you for your service in the air force. You served with great courage. I salute you.
Douglas Yuill
December 31, 2017
A very fine Officer in the RCAF and the Canadian Forces, an excellent fighter pilot and a close friend from our days in Baden Soellingen when we lived close together in permanent Married Quarters. I shall miss him, as will so many who knew him or served with him. Doug Yuill, OMM, CD3, BGen (retired). .
December 31, 2017
Dear Susan,
Obvious to us that John had a tee-time with God. May he rest in peace and birdies forever. All our thoughts are with you. Martine, Roy and family.
Rose Sparks
December 28, 2017
So Sorry to hear we have lost John. The Sparks family was devastated to hear of his passing and we all send our sincere condolences to Delores and family.
Love, Rose (Wm. Sparks)
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Mary & Ernie Saunders
December 28, 2017
We have lost a very dear and long time friend. John was noted for a wonderful sense of humor, a thoughtful gentleman and a dedicated golfer. We'll miss you buddy!
December 27, 2017
Dear Hutts:
We have witnessed the passing of one of Canada's finest military leaders and a fighter pilot extraordinaire. I remember fondly the hospitality of the Hutts having me over for dinner in downtown Germany. He was a great guy.
Marty Abbott (Scottsdale, AZ)
John & Arlene England
December 26, 2017
Dear Del, Susan, Johnny, Sandra and expanded family:
Such a dreadful shock to all of you and to John's great circle of friends We were in Zweibrucken and Baden-Baden together for many years. We knew the Hutts all through our long airforce career and beyond . In Baden we lived next door to one another and practically lived in both houses.
When retirement came we both ended up on the West Coast.
Sincere condolences to all the family on the loss of a great husband, father and friend.
Frank & Candace Thorne
December 25, 2017
To Del and the Hutt family, please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of a wonderful person. Steely-eyed John was a real gentleman, an excellent pilot and great companion. Nobody enjoyed the game of golf as much as he. John will be missed, may he rest in peace.
Christopher England
December 24, 2017
To Del, Sue, John Jr and Sandra: Condolences and so sorry for the loss of John Sr. Fond memories as PMQ neighbours in Baden and all the events that allowed our paths to cross in the years since then. Lots of great aviation memories.
Paul and Lynn England
December 24, 2017
Very fond memories of our time as neighbours in Baden. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Joe and Joan Peck
December 23, 2017
Joe and Joan Peck
December 23, 2017
Joe and Joan Peck
December 23, 2017
Joe and Joan Peck
December 23, 2017
Joe and Joan Peck
December 23, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Gayle Peck / Comer
December 23, 2017
May you Rest In Peace Uncle John. You were a very accomplished man and we were always so proud of you. Sending our love to Aunt Delores, Susan, John, Sandra and all of your families. May you find comfort in knowing that so many people loved and respected your father. He was a beautiful, talented and kind loving husband to my Dads sister Del and a great father to you all. I was always so proud of him being a part of our blended families.
Love Gayle, Bob, Bill, Danielle & Patrick. (Buddy & Joan Pecks side)
Lloyd Campbell
December 23, 2017
John was a very special guy for a lot of us in the RCAF: those who worked directly for him as well as others, like me, who were on other squadrons but still got to experience and enjoy his leadership and camaraderie. He also had a significant and positive influence on the careers of many of us through his conscientious efforts during the time he spent as PCO Pilot. John had a great sense of humour, a quick and genuine smile and a good heart; he will be sincerely missed by the legion of friends he leaves behind. Our thoughts and most sincere condolences to Del and the entire family.
Frank & Helen Birchall
December 22, 2017
We are so saddened to learn of the passing of John. He was a giant among men... one of the good guys!....We shall always keep him in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies go out to Del, Susan, John and Samantha and families. Rest peacefully John.
David Trask
December 22, 2017
My very best memories of my career in the RCA F /CAF we're from my time on 441 Squadron when John was the Squadron commander John was a great leader who kept his Pilots on his wing and under his wing.( fond memories of being awoken at 3 a.m. on a Saturday morning by John and Mark Fairley looking for a drink and egg in the hole. One of the many great memories all our time on the Squadron.)
Dell, Irene and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your family you were the mother to the flock.
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