Coventry, Conn. —
Barbara grew up in Fairlee, Vt. and attended Bradford Academy. She married Reginald Hutchins, Sr. in 1950 and moved to Connecticut in 1953; she was a home maker until her children were grown.
Barbara worked 23 years as a thread inspector for Pfizer Inc. before being forced to retire. She then furthered her education and received her GED and CNA Certificate at age 55. She then began working for the March Co. taking care of special needs clients for 20 years before her final retirement at the age of 76. In 1999, she met her companion Lee Miclette who she lived with.
She enjoyed camping, country western music, country fairs, old TV westerns, playing guitar and yodeling.
Barbara is survived by her two children, Gail Marie Fellows of Charlestown, N.H., Reginald Vernon Hutchins Jr. and his wife Cindy of Coventry; two grandchildren, Brandy Crawford and her husband, Keith of Hampton, Conn. and Ashley Lujan and her husband Juan of Coventry; four great-grandchildren; and her companion, Lee Miclette and his family.
Family and friends are invited to the Village Cemetery, Route 5, Fairlee on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 11 a.m. to Barbara’s graveside service.
Memorial donations can be made to the March of Dimes. An online guest book is available to leave a message of condolence by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com