Charlie served 3 years in the US Army with the 1st division 1st Military Police Detachment then served with the 207 MP Co. before being discharged in 1963.
The rest of his career, Charlie was in law enforcement serving first as a patrolman with the Augusta P.D and later worked as a dispatcher for the Maine State Police. Charlie also worked for the Maine Marine Patrol, retiring as a Lieutenant and later worked as a security officer for L.L. Bean.
Charlie was predeceased by his brothers; Claude and Conrad Hutchings and sister Janet Hanley.
He leaves his wife Sally, son John and his wife Brenda, step-son Todd Wyman and wife Daphnie, sisters; Judith Purington and husband
Ted Sr., Janice Adams and Joyce Saldivar. 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, his brother in laws; Richard and Robert Hillingshead and companion Jodi Kupski, sister in laws; Elizabeth Grimard and husband Larry and Ann Hollingshead. Everyone who knew Charlie knew his love of the great outdoors striper fishing, ice fishing, hunting and gardening. He and Sally had the best gardens which they shared with friends and family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend.
Fly high Charlie, see you on the other side!
At Charlie’s request a private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to CHANS Hospice, 45 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, Me 04011.
Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.
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