Brian Hutchings (3 Jan 1946 - 19 Feb 2022)

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Location
Bramcote Crematorium Coventry Lane Beeston, Nottingham NG9 3GJ
Date
14th Mar 2022
Time
11am
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The Manor 350 Nottingham Road Toton, Nottingham NG9 6EF
Date
14th Mar 2022
Time
12pm

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It with enormous sadness that the family of Mr Brian Hutchings announces his passing after a very brief illness, on February 19th 2022, at the age of 76.

Brian was born in Long Eaton on 3rd January 1946 to Cyril and Doris Hutchings. He had two siblings, John and Audrey, and his beloved dog, Spot. Brian had a very happy childhood, helping on the local farm as a boy, and attending agricultural shows on West Park where the family bred and showed rabbits. When he was young, his father passed away, leaving him to be raised by his mother, and close family. As a teenager and into his twenties, Brian did an apprenticeship in engineering before working at Crossley for many years. In his spare time, he was also a DJ, regularly played at the ’59 club in Beeston, and he appeared on stage with legendary bands such as Status Quo, and The Move. It was during this time that he met Sue, his beloved wife of over 46 years.

In 1980 Brian became a father to Richard. He was absolutely thrilled about this, and over the years they became the best of friends as well as father and son. Brian was a fantastic dad and was the most important figure in his son’s life, teaching him everything from riding a bike, to patiently trying to show him how to build steam models. He also took the family out on many trips to museums and heritage sites, which would inspire Richard in his later life when he himself became a history teacher. Brian had a passion for the sea, and learned to sail and navigate small boats, his adventures taking him across the North Sea to Amsterdam. This trip was over several days, which was the first and only occasion he was away from Sue for any length of time. She was horrified when he returned home with a full beard and immediately made him shave it off! The Amsterdam voyage began a love affair with the Netherlands, where in later years Brian and Sue spent many happy holidays. He particularly liked the north of the country - especially Schagen, with its carriage museum and animal shows, a town which he and Sue would visit many times.

An aerospace inspector by trade, from his engineering background Brian developed a lifelong interest in model engineering, and would go on to build numerous, and increasingly complex model steam engines himself, many of which would win awards at national engineering exhibitions. Joining the Erewash Valley Model Engineering Society, he made many lifelong friends, especially Allan and Edna. Brian would regularly chat with his dear friend Allen for hours about engineering, and the two of them would often meet to exchange tools, pieces of metal, and technical advice. As he gained expertise in his engineering, Brian would move from relatively simple model kits to fully researched, unique long forgotten engines, such as his Fowell traction engine which now an exhibit in a museum in Istanbul, and his Burrell Boydell model which he was working on during his final years.

Ultimately, Brian’s life was one of fun, and he has left his family and friends with an abundance of happy memories which are fondly recalled years later. From holidays where he accidentally ‘overindulged’ in scrumpy cider and wobbled his bike through a stranger’s garden in Somerset, to the many wonderful Christmases spent exchanging anecdotes and laughs with friends and family, including Mick, Carole, and Marcus, and with his brother-in-law Terry, his sister-in-law Sue, and their daughter Tracey and her husband Chris.
Brian was very well loved, well regarded, and considered a true gentleman by all who knew him. He will be missed greatly - especially by Sue and Rich. However, he will live on in our thoughts, and be forever in our memories.

Sue and Rich Hutchings donated £80 in memory of Brian

On behalf of us both, and those who kindly donated at the funeral.

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Sue and Rich Hutchings donated £85 in memory of Brian

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Lesley Wells wrote

RIP Brian. So sorry Sue to hear of Brian’s passing. I worked with Brian at Chevron/SPS in the Quality Department for a few years. We had some good chats and a lot of laughs. He was so knowledgable I always found him very interesting.

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  • lovely pic of the 3 of you xxx

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David Lumb donated £10 in memory of Brian

Circumstances are such that my wife, family and I have only met Brian on a few occasions. Even so we recognised a kind, thoughtful and selfless man; a man of integrity. It has been our privilege to know him, albeit far too briefly. Our heartfelt condolences to Sue and Richard. We are thinking of you.

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Pat Ward wrote

So sorry to hear that Brian has passed. Know Brian from apprenticeship days at Crossley Premier Engines, & Erewash Valley ME. Meticulous engineer & perfect gentleman. My thoughts are with his
Family at this sad time.

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Mick Carole Marcus Hirak wrote

Brian was a gentleman of a man. The world will be missing a gent and a skilled man. He will be missed by us all. Sending love to Sue, Richard, and everyone else in this sad time.

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My beloved little man. Missing you so much. I love you so much and look forward to meeting you again. xxxx

My beloved little man. Missing you so much. I love you so much and look forward to meeting you again. xxxx

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annette grigg donated £10 in memory of Brian

Rest in Peace Brian.

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My teacher, my inspiration, and my best friend

My teacher, my inspiration, and my best friend

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Love this photo of Uncle Brian  Love Chris

Love this photo of Uncle Brian Love Chris

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Love this photo of uncle brian

Love this photo of uncle brian

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Tracey Scattergood donated £15 in memory of Brian

With love from Chris Tracey and susie

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Tracey Scattergood donated £15 in memory of Brian

From Chris Tracey and Susie

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Tracey Scattergood wrote

Thank you Brian for the laughs,love and interesting chats. So sorry you've had to leave. We will miss you. Love from Chris, Tracey and Susie. Xxxx

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Thank you for the laughs love and knowledge that we have shared. We will miss you and your interesting stories. Love you always Chris and Tracey

Thank you for the laughs love and knowledge that we have shared. We will miss you and your interesting stories. Love you always Chris and Tracey

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Allan Briggs wrote

Bian was my best friend. We both shared the same interest in model engineering, Brian was the Master, so skilful he has helped me so much over many years and I will never foget what a great friend I had in Brian. Edna and I are so very sorry for this sad loss.

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