Veneta Hutchinson's Obituary
Veneta Hutchinson, age 71, of Millsboro, DE passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at her home. She was born on October 15, 1942 in Delanco, NJ. Daughter of the late Roy Edward and Carolyn Virginia (Graham) Robertson.
Veneta proudly owned and operated, with her husband, Ames pharmacy in Collingswood, NJ. After 16 years of successful business, Veneta became a travel agent at Hutchinson Travel for 24 years.
Prior to moving to Delaware, Veneta served as president of the Collingswood Rotary club and was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Collingswood, NJ.
Veneta loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially to Italy and Ireland. Veneta will always be known for her outstanding prowess in the kitchen as a cook and baker.
Veneta’s sense of humor was well known to all who knew her. As the matriarch of the family, she kept everyone in check. She will forever be remembered as a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend to all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Colleen Caton on August 24, 2014 and her brother-in-law, Vic Vittorino. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, John Hutchinson, III; her son, Andy Hutchinson and his wife Penny of Whiteville, NC; her daughter, Amy Hunt and her husband Jim of Myrtle Beach, SC; her son-in-law, Jeff Caton of Bell Air, MD; her three brothers: Ed Robertson and his wife Marie of Los Angeles, CA, Bobby Robertson, Sr. and his wife Kathy of Delanco, NJ and Chris Robertson and his wife Penny of Paulden, AZ; her sister, Colleen Vittorino of Delanco, NJ; 12 grandchildren: Dennis, Nicholas, Alex, Sam, Gavin, Ava, Kylie, Laney, Grace, Carson, Luke and Shea; and her beloved Shih Tzu, Ling Ling.
A Celebration of Veneta's Life will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2014, at 11:00 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Veneta's memory to the American Heart Association, 200 Continental Drive, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713 or Delaware Humane Association, Attn: Layne Ross, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
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