George August Hutchins, 1st SGT US Army Retired, 88, a resident of Onward Street, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home.
In George’s 88 years he was many things to many people. He was a son, a brother, a hero, a husband, a dad, a papa, an uncle, a friend and a man of deep faith. George had a heart of gold, always looking out for others and cheering them on. He will be deeply missed.
He was born on December 17, 1936, at his grandparent's farm in Pikesville, Maryland. After graduating from Coventry High School, George joined the United States Army where he served from 1955 until 1976. He spent 13 of those years overseas in Germany, Korea and Vietnam. While serving in Vietnam, he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the coveted Soldier’s Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart.
Following his military service, George managed the Genest Concrete Batching Plant in Berwick, Maine. After moving to Vermont in 2004, George was instrumental in establishing Vermont Veterans Place in Northfield, Vermont. He was an avid runner and enjoyed nature, camping and fishing with his children and grandchildren. In later years, he took up collecting antique bottles, a hobby he deeply enjoyed.
George is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Brenda Spofford, whom he married in 1989.
He was predeceased by his son, Matthew Hutchins of Tennessee, and his grandson Brandon Hutchins of Florida.
He leaves his children Christine McGuire of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Steven Hutchins of Madison, New Hampshire; his stepchildren Todd Richardson and his wife Maria of Pelham New Hampshire, Tim Richardson of Haverhill Massachusetts, Christos Eliopoulos and his wife Diane of Dracut Massachusetts, and Cathi Levey and her husband Richard of Fayston. His grandsons and step-grandsons Aaron McGuire; August Hutchins; Oliver Hutchins; Henry Hutchins; Timothy Richardson Jr., and his wife, Kim; Todd Richardson Jr., and his wife, Jeannie; Chrisopher White; Michael White; and Jonathan White and his wife Kim; granddaughters Kaia Levey, Aliza Levey, and Tanya Valdes; and three great-grandchildren as well as many extended family, and many friends.
A service to honor and celebrate George’s life and distinguished military career will be held on July 7, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the chapel at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 487 Furnace Road, Randolph Center, Vermont. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Vermont Veterans Place, 220 Vine Street, Northfield, VT 05663 or to Enough Ministries, 24 Washington Street, Barre, VT 05641.
