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Oakley Fillmore Hutchins passed away on May 16, 2018, at his lifelong family home surrounded by loving family. He was born on June 16, 1922, to Pearl and Maggie Clement Hutchins in the family homestead and farm that he then raised his family in.
Oakley married Belva Blake in 1945 and shortly after was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was deployed to the Philippines and then Japan to assist with the cleanup mission after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. After returning from serving in WWII both he and Belva worked together on Nautilus Island. He held various jobs after to include Penobscot Peat Bog, farming, woodcutting and working in the local brick yards. He continued with the hard work and dedication starting his own carpentry business, and was well known for his building and remodeling for many years. Oakley never really retired but hung up his hammer and joined son Bill in construction and found great joy being behind the wheel of a dump truck or tractor. Oakley always kept a beautiful garden growing with plenty to share. It brought great joy to him having his family all nearby and a part of his daily life.
He is survived by sons, John, William and his wife Melanie; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Josh), Luke (Melissa), Megan and Jimmy; great-grandchildren Blake, Zoe, Maggie and Robin; and companion Nancy Patten. He was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Belva, daughter-in-law Yun and siblings Gerald, Margaret, Wilbert, Regina, Adeline, George and Dorothy.
Oakley’s family wishes to thank all of his caregivers that were so dedicated and helped meet his needs and, most importantly for him, to be cared for at his lifelong home where he wanted to be.
Arrangements under the care of Downeast Direct Cremation, Bangor.
The family will have a private burial in the Hutchins family cemetery at a later date.
