Edward J. Hutchins

Edward J. Hutchins, 58, resident of Milford, NH, died unexpectedly on October 26, 2018 at his home. He was born in Martinsville, Indiana on December 3, 1959, a son of Frederick Hutchins of Nashua, NH and the late Eva (Elliott) Hutchins. He was raised and educated in Arlington, MA and graduated from Minuteman High School, Lexington, MA. Mr. Hutchins made his home in Milford for the past 20 years. He currently was employed as a locksmith for Flying Locksmith, Andover, MA and had also worked for B & S Locksmith in Nashua, NH for many years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, a devoted father and grandfather. In addition to his father, family members include his wife, Karen M. (Cheney) Hutchins of Milford, NH; a daughter, Melissa Hutchins of Virginia; a son, Elliot Hutchins of Milford, NH; two grandchildren; a sister, Rosemary Quinlan of Merrimack, NH; two brothers, Mike Hutchins of Manchester, NH and Jim Hutchins of Henniker, NH; many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours are on Thursday, November 1st from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 10:00 am in Riverside Cemetery, 454 Nashua Street, Milford, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Share Outreach, Inc., 1 Columbus Avenue, Milford, NH 03055.