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Paul Hutchings Obituary
Paul was born December 10, 1956, in Salem, Massachusetts, and grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, until he joined the Marine Corps on his 17th birthday.
Paul was predeceased by his parents, Glen and Amy Hutchings, and brother Peter Hutchings.
He is survived by his wife, Gylzan Hutchings, and young daughter Serena of Chattanooga, Tennessee, former wife and lifelong friend Debbi Hutchings-Papineau, of Williamstown, Vermont, and their daughters Amy (Stephen) McDonald, of Williamstown, Vermont, and Crystal (Shawn) Harvey, of Barre, Vermont, and beloved grandchildren Aurora and Elias Harvey; his brothers David and Steven (Kathleen) Hutchings, of Belfast Maine; nephews Mike Hutchings, of Lakewood, Florida, Mark Hutchings, of Amesbury, Massachusetts, Matthew Hutchings, of Epping, New Hampshire and Mo Darres, of Belfast, Maine; nieces Dawn Tietjien, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Armindy McFadden, of Frankfort Maine.
Paul had a long and varied career in law enforcement. In 1981 he was first appointed to the Montpelier Police Department; in 1988 he was appointed by Gov. Dean as Chief Deputy Sheriff of Washington County, Vermont, and in 1999 became Chief Inspector for the Vermont Secretary of State. In 2001 Paul served as a U.N. Police Advisor in Kosovo. After returning to the states he joined the Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sheriff's Department. Paul was an avid outdoorsman and was happiest when hunting the woods and water of Vermont and Maine with his hunting dogs, Gunner and Jack. For two summers Paul was able to fulfill his dream of being a lobster boat Captain in Belfast, Maine.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 244 Hersey Rd. Montpelier, VT 05602.
In lieu of flowers donations in Paul's memory can be sent to The Vermont State Police - K9 Unit
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Paul Hutchings
Serena
January 19, 2022
he was a good dad, i miss ya
Matt Mcdonald
May 13, 2021
I met the man one time, at his daughters wedding when she married my brother. I wished I had known him long before.
Reyan Dadihak
May 1, 2015
Reyan Dadihak
April 27, 2015
Police Officers from Class 6i of Kosovo Police will never forget you Paul,you were example and the one who trained,shaped and showed us how to become good Police officers,you will always be in our memories. Condolences to the family.
Steve Kennedy
April 19, 2015
I am so sorry to learn of Paul's passing. I so much enjoyed working with him. His humor always uplifted his coworkers. My sincere condolances to his entire family.
Michael Sprow
April 12, 2015
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Neil Warriner
April 11, 2015
To Gylzan and the family of Paul, I was so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was a dedicated professional and a loyal friend. The world was better With him in it.
Sean Smith
April 8, 2015
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was a great man who gave me a break as a teenager, for that I am forever thankful.
April 8, 2015
one of the best people for sure! from my first speeding ticket to lifelong friendship. Never forget you Hutch.
Mike Montgomery
Deb Hutchings Papinea
April 5, 2015
I miss you so much. Be at peace.
Mark Wurth
April 4, 2015
Always enjoyed working with Paul. He always remained calm, focused and upbeat. It was an honor to know him.
Jeff Horne
April 4, 2015
Rest peacefully Paul and thank you for your exemplary service to afford good in the world. You were a fine gentleman and will be sorely missed.
April 2, 2015
Was greatly sadden by the death of my nephew Paul B Hutchings.
Gloria Colby
April 1, 2015
So sorry to hear of Pauls death I will always remember his great smile he always had.
Donna Poitras
April 1, 2015
No words can express the sadness I am feeling reading about Hutch. I remember the days he worked at the Montpelier police dept. He was a great man.
My thoughts and prayers are with his families.
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