Earl Francis Hutchinson, 84, of Granby, died Saturday, March 19, 2022. He was born February 6, 1938 in Fall River, MA, son of the late George F. and Rose (Courville) Hutchinson (later, Rose Creelman). Earl was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he put his photography skills to work by making maps of various locations throughout Europe. After being Honorably Discharged in 1960, Earl worked as a photolithographer at Finlay in Bloomfield for many years prior to his retirement. He had a passion for photography of all kinds, but especially loved historical, aircraft and nature photos.

He is survived by his children, Scott Hutchinson of Enfield and Karen Hutchinson of Waterbury; his sister, Nancy Blanchard of Stafford Springs; and his beloved grandchildren, Jillian and Marc of Waterbury. He was predeceased by his stepfather, Winfred Creelman; his nephew, Kevin Blanchard; and his brother-in-law, Kenneth Blanchard.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 1st starting at 11:30 AM, closing with a Catholic Prayer Service at 12:30 PM. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM in the State Veterans Cemetery on Bow Lane in Middletown. Donations in his memory may be made to https://www.honorboundfoundation.org/donate-hbf/ Please visit Earl’s Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.