Obituary of William Sargent Hutt

Hutt, William Sargent … The death of Bill Hutt of Kiwanis Court, Saint John occurred at his residence on October 26, 2007. He was born in Saint John, NB on August 9, 1915 to the late William H. and Mary (Sargent) Hutt. Bill served his country in World War II from 1940 -1945. He was a member of the 3rd Division Canadian Corps of Signals, participated on D-Day and in the liberation of Holland. Bill was a member of the R.C.L. Portland Branch #64 Saint John, Royal Canadian Signals Association Atlantic Division, NB Signals Association and was a life time member of the Kindness Club. After the war, Bill worked at the Atlantic Sugar Refinery for over 30 years, retiring as Panhouse Foreman. In his younger days he was well known in basketball, badminton and track and field. In his retirement Bill enjoyed cribbage, golf and fishing. Devoted to his family, he was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Vera (Shepherdson) Hutt; their three children: Ann Moore (Ken) of Nackawic, NB, Robert Hutt (Jean) of Fredericton, NB and Barbara Hutt (Kevin) of Saint John, NB; four grandchildren Timothy and Jeffrey Hutt, Alyson Hirtle (Austin) and Kayla Flowers and one great granddaughter Zoe Hirtle. Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by his sister Mary Hutt and grandson Scott Moore. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Monday, October 29, 2007 at 3:30 pm from Brenan’s Chapel. At Bill’s request there will be no visitation but family will accept friends from 2:30 to 3:30 before the service. Following cremation, interment will be held in Hull, England at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross or the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row Saint John, NB (634-7424)