Newington Obituary: Kenneth Hutchinson, Jr., 62

Kenneth L. Hutchinson, Jr., 62 of Newington, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. For 37 years he was married to his beloved wife and best friend, Marilou (Barbeau) Hutchinson. He was her "everything".

Born in Groton, Ken was raised in New Britain before moving to Newington 35 years ago. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and was a longtime member and past Post Commander of the Franco American War Veterans.

After 25 years of employment, he retired from Aetna and was currently employed by F. W. Webb, Hartford. Ken had several passions, including riding his Harley, fishing, and following the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. But his family was his greatest love, and his world revolved around them. He treasured time spent with them, laughing and loving.

A devoted father and grandfather (Pop) also leaves two daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica and Justin Brunetti of Newington, and Jennifer and Anthony Anderle of Bristol, who, because of the quick progression of Ken's illness, were married at his bedside so that he could share in their wedding ceremony; five grandchildren, Logan and Mason Brunetti and Anthony Jr., David and Samuel Anderle. He also leaves his brother Thomas Hutchinson and his wife Louise of Plantsville and their daughter Kristen Sirois of Farmington, his mother-in-law Lucille Barbeau of Newington, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law James and Tina Barbeau of West Hartford, and Michele and Tom Meyer of Stewartsville, NJ; nieces and nephew Brianna and Brooke Barbeau, Chelsea and Bradley Meyer; and several cousins and close friends. He was pre-deceased by his mother Irene (Keiko) DePaiva; and his father-in-law Richard Barbeau.

He touched so many lives in so many beautiful ways. We will forever miss his amazing sense of humor, his kind and generous ways and his good heart.

His funeral service will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. He will be laid to rest with military honors in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Newington Memorial.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.