BAR HARBOR – Judith A. (Hutchins) Gerrish, 70, died at home, April 4, 2013, from cancer. She was born March 11, 1943, in Bangor, the only child of Gerald D. and Joy L. (Grindle) Hutchins.
She graduated from Bar Harbor High School, class of 1961, married Lewis “Sonny” Gerrish Jr. and they began life’s journey running her parents’ tourist business, along with raising their two sons and pursuing her passion for the field of law enforcement. She joined the Bar Harbor police reserves, attended the University of Maine where she earned an associate degree in law enforcement and also taught in the program. She also worked for U.S. Customs Services for a number of years. She trained and worked a police canine. She was very proud of her grandchildren and enjoyed watching them grow and mature.
She is survived by her husband of more than 51 years, Sonny; two sons, Lewis III and wife, Debbie and Gerald “Matt” and wife, Andrea; and two grandchildren, Rebecca and Hutchin. She was predeceased by her parents.
A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Hillside Cemetery, Hulls Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hancock County Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 655, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St. Mount Desert. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.
Judith A. (Hutchins) Gerrish
