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John "Hutch" Ross Hutchinson March 25, 1948 - May 14, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth) HUTCHINSON, John Ross "Hutch" - 57, Dartmouth, died peacefully Saturday, May 14, 2005, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax, surrounded by his loving wife and mother-in-law, after a long and very courageous battle with cancer. John was a son of the late Erie Elizabeth Harrison and the late William Everett Hutchinson. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., John attended Sir James Dunn High School and Sault Collegiate, where he was a member of both the football and track and field teams. After High School John moved to Halifax to attend Saint Mary's University where he was also a member of the football team. He graduated from Saint Mary's with a B.A. and a B.Ed. and went on to teach for several years, working with special needs children. This was a profession he enjoyed very much, but later decided to enter the retail sales business, bringing him to open his first store, The Rye and Pickle Deli. Later he opened Spring Garden Grocery, later moving onto the Colburg Freshmart. Being a very driven man, John also found time to start a renovation business. This was the work he enjoyed most and was a perfectionist with every detail. John was a true friend with a kind gentle manner. He brought happiness to everyone who knew him. John is survived by his adoring wife, Holly; John's daughter Megan and son Cary, both of Windsor, Hants Co.; brothers, Billy (Terry) Sault Ste. Marie; Peter, China; John's niece and nephew, Tina, Toronto; and Chas, Sault Ste. Marie; mother-in-law, Catherine Gallant. John will also be greatly missed by family pets, Ralphie and Jake. He was predeceased by stepfather, Charles Henry Harrison (Sault Ste. Marie). Many thanks to all of our wonderful friends and family for their love and support and an extra special thanks to friends Michelle and Pablo for the extensive help and support during John's illness. Thanks to Drs. Ricardo Rendon, Laurie Wood, Derek Wilkie, William Acker and Debbie Macleod; also the nurses on the chemotherapy floor and radiation. A special thank you to the palliative care team of Dr. Paul McIntyre and nurses Marion and Shelley for their compassion, support and kindness to both John and Holly. Also thanks to nurses Monica and Shauna from 3B, VG Site, QEII, for their kindness extended to us during John's last hours. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service to be held in Regal Road Baptist Church, Regal Road, Dartmouth, Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m. with a reception to follow at the church. Interment at a later date in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (Nova Scotia Chapter) in John's name and also to the Dartmouth SPCA. On-line condolences may be sent by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.