Gary Hutchinson Obituary

Gary Miles Hutchinson, 92, was called to the Lord on September 6, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Born in Miles City, Montana on November 26, 1930 to Ralph Chester and Minnie May (nee Palmer) Hutchinson. Gary and his family relocated to Niagara Falls, NY when he was 14 years old in 1944. He attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School. Gary was employed by Union Carbide Acheson Division before being drafted into the US Army in 1950 to serve in the Korean War, reaching the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged and returned to work at Union Carbide in 1953. He worked his way up to a salaried supervisor in charge of the shipping department until his retirement in 1985. Gary married the love of his life, Letha Mildred Lasher on May 24, 1952 while still serving in the Army. They had an only daughter, Gloria Dawn Hutchinson in late 1959. Gary and Letha celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary in 2022 at the Polish Nook surrounded by family and friends. After his retirement in 1985, Gary and Letha moved to Conway, SC in 1986. Gary worked part time at Camping World, McDonalds, Lowe's, imparting his work ethic and wisdom to all who he worked with. In 2006, Gary and Letha moved to Little Creek Highway near Wytheville, VA and were adopted into an even larger family in "the Valley", with Big Walker Mountain as their backdrop. In 2021, Gary and Letha moved back to Niagara Falls and are now Lewiston residents. Known as Mr. Fix-it, Gary loved woodworking, carpentry, and all-around handyman work. He was a man of God, loved the Lord, and his faith was strong. He loved to read, especially his Bibles, which he usually read completely through every year. Gary always found some new exciting truth and would mark it in his Bible with colored pencils. Gary survived by his wife of 71 years, Letha (Lasher) Hutchinson, his only daughter Gloria (Raymond Jr) McGovern; eight grand children: Sarah McGovern (Justin Smith) of Niagara Falls, NY; Rachel (Geoff) Letson of Fairport, NY; Jonathan (Laura) McGovern of Spencerport, NY; TSGT Benjamin (Nensi) McGovern of Riverview, FL; Melissa McGovern (Paul Lequeux) of Wilson, NY; Jessica (Todd) Faddoul of Niagara Falls, NY; Rebecca (Dr. Jake) McGovern-Collins of North Chili, NY; and Hannah McGovern (Jesse McMahon-Eagan) of Buffalo, NY. Gary was blessed with eleven great-grandchildren; Claire, Paige, Madeleine, Olivia, Paul, Emma, Henry, Grant, Genevieve, George, Everleigh, and great grand baby number twelve due in February 2024! Gary is also survived by many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends. He was predeceased by his brother Robert (Lucille) Hutchinson of Littleton, CO; sister Dorothy (Jacob) Bennett of Niagara Falls, NY; and brother Dick Ross of McMinnville, TN. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of , please .