Joanne O. Hutchinson

1932-2007

FALMOUTH – Joanne Owen Hutchinson, 77, of Falmouth, died on Dec. 22, at home from natural causes.

Joanne was born on Aug. 4, 1932, in Portland, a daughter of John Henry and Vera (Nelson) Owen. She graduated from Portland High School in 1949. Being one of eight sisters and a brother, there was never a dull moment.

Joanne met her future husband, Richard Hutchinson, while working at Maine Bonding and Casualty. They were married in Portland on June 16, 1956. Richard and Joanne had two children, Carol and Stacey. Joanne was a full-time mom for many years. When the girls were older she worked part time at a local yarn shop. Later she worked for PROP in the Fuel Assistance Program and at Bicknells Photo Processing Center. Joanne owned and operated a yarn shop in North Windham. Joanne was a family person, who above all was extremely creative. Her passions over the years included photography, sewing, watching movies and visiting with family and friends. Knitting was definitely her forte; she sold it, she taught it, she knit it with love.

She is survived by her daughter Carol and son-in-law, Ed Richard, of Westbrook and daughter Stacey and son-in-law, Peter Keniston, of Turner; sisters, Francis Stuart, Seena Kusy, Constance Way and Kay Giglio; grandchildren, Justin Richard and KatelynWard and their spouses, Elise and Sarah Keniston; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Emery and Piper; sisters-in-law, Arlene Ricker, June Coyne and Jean Hutchinson; and many nieces and nephews; her devoted caregiver, Lesley J. Treadwell and
childhood friend, Beverline Joyce.

She was predeceased by her husband Richard; parents, John and Vera Owen; brother John; sisters, Adele, Margaret and Ethel and brothers-in-law.