HUTCHISON, Charles Gerald (Gerry)

It is with profound sadness that the family of Gerry Hutchison announces his passing on July 22nd, 2021, at the age of 88 years. Born in Toronto, Ontario in 1932, Gerry attended the University of Windsor as well as the University of Paris – The Sorbonne.  He made his way to Sault Ste. Marie where he worked in sales at Algoma Steel for over 30 years, retiring as Sales Manager of U.S. operations. He was then recruited by Ipsco Steel and moved to Bettendorf, Iowa, where he lived for six years.
 
Gerry was insatiably curious; forever reading and always evolving.  He was a lover of people, history, geography and the arts.  He delighted in visiting fantastic places and relished meandering conversations over a great meal. When his nose wasn’t in a book, you could find him walking down Las Ramblas in Barcelona, hiking the Atlas Mountains in Morocco or sipping wine in the Left Bank in Paris. His endless pursuit of knowledge was an inspiration to all those who knew and loved him.
 
He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by his wife of 11 years, Patricia Stott-Mackay, and his sons from his late wife Ellen Nanne: Bruce (Lisa), Derek (Karen) and Sean (Dana), his 5 grandsons (Michael, Daniel, Ben, Leo and Harry), 5 stepchildren and 27 step grandchildren.  He will also be missed by sister Joan Duley (Bill) and is predeceased by brothers Paul (Margaret) and Bruce (Gayl).
 
A Celebration of Gerry’s life will be scheduled as gathering restrictions permit. If you wish to make a donation in honour of Gerry, may we suggest: The Canadian Lung Association, Sick Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice.