HUTTON, John Walter –
January 14, 1947 – December 4, 2023
After a courageous five-year battle with cancer, John passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by family, on December 4, 2023, at the age of 76.
Beloved husband of 44 years of Kathy (nee Mackell); cherished father of Jennifer and Maggie; and dear brother of Dr. Linda Hutton (Dr. Mike Grace.)
Missed deeply by the extended Mackell and Grace families.
Born in 1947 to Leonard and Phyllis, he spent his youth in Montreal and worked summers at Martin’s General Store in Highgate Springs, Vermont.
A natural athlete, he played hockey into his seventies starting at his alma mater for the Loyola Warriors Hockey Team. From there he played for the East Coast Hockey League, the NHL Old Timers, Hockey for Heart Group, and weekly games at the Cobourg Community Centre after retirement from a career in Financial Services. John was known for his devotion to family, strong work ethic, and passion for sports.
He will be remembered for his calm and steady presence, his perseverance, and his kindness. He never missed an opportunity to help someone. He did it often and without fanfare. He was a good and gentle man, a champion husband and father.
A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King Street East, Cobourg, ON, Thursday, December 8, 2023, Visitation to be held from 12:00-1:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 p.m. An open microphone period will be offered to guests who wish to share a brief memory during the Service.
Friends and family will then be welcomed to a Reception. If desired, in lieu of flowers, please consider your favourite charity.
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