WATERVILLE – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, niece, cousin, and friend, Julie Alice Hutchison. She died on June 14, 2023, in the care of her family and Northern Light Hospice in her home at Brown House Commons, where she had lived with her mother since her diagnosis of scleroderma a little more than two years ago.

Julie was born in Waterville, Dec. 26, 1954, the fifth of seven children to Norman and Marie Hutchison. From a young age, she had a sharp mind, and a quiet, determined spirit. She graduated from Waterville High School, class of 1973, and went on to earn multiple degrees in science and nursing. She spent many years practicing in the ER and OR as a Nurse Practitioner and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Maine, Connecticut, and Florida.

Outside of school and work, Julie demonstrated that same passion, fiery independence, and joy for living. She loved the outdoors. She fished and hunted all over Maine, took road trips on her Honda 500CC, and went on cruises to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Alaska. She played multiple sports and brought so much grit and spunk to the game, it didn’t seem to matter that she was often the smallest one on the team. She was a spectacular softball catcher and a relentless hockey goalie. She was a racquetball tournament champion and even won a sanctioned arm wrestling tournament! She was also the loudest voice in the crowd, cheering on the Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins, with her beloved dogs, Mackie, Brook, and Piper, by her side.

She was predeceased by her father, Norman Hutchison; and a nephew and godchild, Caleb Hutchison.

Julie is survived by her mother, Marie-Berthe Hutchison, nee Breton; her siblings Norman Hutchison (Candy), Paul Hutchison (Mary Ellen), June L’Heureux (Daniel), James Hutchison (Cindy), Bruce Hutchison (Mary) and Rob Hutchison (Lisa); and many nieces and nephews.

Julie’s family would like to send special thanks to Claire, Wayne, Jean, Laura, Pam, Sister Bridget, Eric, Karen, and all the residents of Brown House who lent a hand, made a dish, and said a prayer during her illness. Special thanks also to her dear friends since childhood, Cathy Carmichael Weeks and Diane Douin Joseph. Their joint birthday celebration during her final months meant so much to Julie and gave her great joy during a difficult time.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on June 29 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow. A burial will immediately follow. A Celebration of Life will be held after the burial at The Elks Lodge on Industrial Road in Waterville.

An online guestbook may be signed, and memories shared at: http://www.lawrybrothers.com

Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 107 Main St., Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Julie’s name to the

Waterville Area Humane Society,

100 Webb Rd.,

Waterville, ME 04901

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