Harold Allen Hutchinson
1959-2017
Have you ever wanted to know how a car engine works or what
is the thermal mass of an egg? What about how a computer is built or
how it operates? Are you curious about black holes? Constellations?
How to cook a steak? Harold Hutchinson was your man with the answers.
Following a brief but hard-fought illness, Harold passed peacefully at
the Saint John Regional Hospital on Friday, May
5th. Survived by Mo (Maureen Higgins), and the
kids (Keegan and Ivy), several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Harold’s zest for life and knowledge, and his generous
spirit will be sorely missed. He is predeceased by his parents Ruth
Hutchinson (Gillis) and Melvin Hutchinson, his sister Susan McNulty
(Hutchinson), and his niece Laura O’Dell
(McNulty).
Harold’s passion and boundless enthusiasm for
computer science and technology development led to great personal and
career success in both small start-up companies and large
corporations. He had a unique talent for spotting developing trends
and opportunities, then moving ideas forward with inspiring excitement
and optimism. He founded several technology companies, including his
most recent venture, Geode Inc., where he wore the dual hats of
president and software designer.
Harold’s professional life was his passion and also
the cornerstone of many long lasting and close friendships. He was a
computer science pioneer and his enthusiasm for learning and teaching
touched every part of his life. Also an accomplished
musician, Harold will be remembered by bandmates over the years and by
the many people he entertained through music. His love for guitars and
70s rock was an enduring part of his spirit. At the core of everything
was his family, for whom he was protector, teacher, nurturer, but
mostly just « Dad ».
Harold’s family wishes to express their thanks and
gratitude to the many health care professionals who assisted him over
the past year and especially the palliative care staff who provided
comfort and support through his final days. Donations to the Immunotherapy
Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre are
requested in lieu of flowers. A celebration of
Harold’s life will be held at 34 MacAuley Avenue, Saint John
NB on Friday, May 12th, between 2:00 p.m. and
9:00 p.m. We look forward to celebrating his life, with all those who
made it special. Arrangements are under the care and direction
of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise
Row, Saint John, NB, (506-634-7424).
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Harold Allen Hutchinson – 1959-2017.source

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