Richard L. Hutchinson, 69, of Worcester died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital.
     He leaves his wife of 47 years, Sharon A. (Kendrick) Hutchinson; five children, Lisa Hutchinson and Robert Cunningham of Worcester, William Hutchinson of Worcester, Julie and James Mullin of Worcester, Jennifer Hutchinson and Duane Anderson of Worcester and Laurie and Moises Soto, of Worcester. He also leaves 13 grandchildren, Amanda, Corey, Antonio, Duane, James, Justin, Jonathan, Alexis, Alyssa, Matthew, Daniel, Nicholas and Michael; and a great granddaughter, Kasey; two brothers, Leonard Hutchinson and his wife Judy, and Robert Hutchinson and his wife Sharon; three sisters, Betty Berthiaume and her husband Robert, Carol Hutchinson and Judith Sanders and her husband Robert; several nephews and nieces. A sister, Barbara Hutchinson predeceased him.
     He was born in Worcester, son of Leonard and Elizabeth (Esip) Hutchinson and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School. Richard was an electrician and worked for the IBEW-Local 96 for many years.
     The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 28 at CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle Street. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting hours are Thursday, December 27 from 5-8 pm in the funeral home.