HUTCHINSON Dione W. (Williams) of Orono, ME., born on May 7, 1932, passed away on November 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Frederick E. Hutchinson. Devoted mother of Juliana Graham of Maine, Karen Prest and her late husband Albert Prest of West Roxbury. Loving grandmother of Benjamin Shaw and his wife Sasha, Bryan Shaw and his wife Stacy, and Brittney and Jacob Prest. Also survived by several great-grandchildren. Sister of Carlson Williams and Don Williams. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Dione was a graduate of the University of Maine, Orono where she obtained her bachelor and Masters degrees. Dione was a steadfast supporter of her husband, Fred, throughout their 60+ years together. Their early years saw them starting their family and careers in and around Orono and the University of Maine. Many years of travel brought them back to their alma mater in the early 1990s where Fred took on the presidency, and Dione established herself again in the community. They finally retired to the Maine Coast, a place of togetherness they had enjoyed with friends and family for decades. Dione was an avid reader, storyteller and devoted herself to her family.
We welcome all to join us for a celebration of life on Thursday, December 12th at 1:00 pm in the Cadillac Room at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, 119 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the University of Maine Foundation, Buchanan Alumni House, Two Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469, to be added to the Frederick E. & Dione W. Hutchinson Presidential Scholarship Fund.