Sad news

For all the old time Gens fans, I just read on another forum that former General 1981-85 & Cobourg native John Hutchings, passed away this week in London England. No details were given. Condolences to his family.

OMG that explains why I haven't heard from him lately in email. I will truly miss him. He was such a nice lad!!! He has gone through a lot in the past few years . My condolences to his wife and two daughters and to this Mom and Dad and the rest of his family.

My Condolences also to his family.I enjoyed watching John play for the Gen's


John Hutchings
Passed away on: 13/06/2010

Passed away suddenly, aged 45 years, at his home in Sherburn Village, County Durham, England, on Sunday, June 13th., 2010 Leaving to mourn his loving parents, Robert and Gertrude (Cleary) Hutchings of St. John's, his sisters: Patricia (St. John's), Bobbie-Ann, Donna, Kelly and one brother, William, all of Ontario. Also survived by his many nieces and nephews and many cherished friends. John's remains will be cremated followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Cobourg, Ontario. In lieu of flowers you are invited to make a donation in his honour to a Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Conference in your area. Forever loved, forever remembered in our hearts.

So sad to hear of John's passing he was a fine person whom i knew a bit from my Cobourg days.
An unfortunate farm accident probably kept him from a long successful NHL career, but he was
a top flite defenceman for some very good Gens teams.
May God bless John and his family in these trying times.