Rachel Amanda Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Rachel Amanda

On 31^st March 2026, after a courageous battle, Rachel passed peacefully at Wellington Hospital with family by her side, aged 58 years.

Loved wife of Robert (Hutch).

Loved and adored Mum of Emma, Ashleigh and Damin.

Cherished Nana to Oliver.

Dearest Sister to Christina, Adrienne and Garth, and Sister-in-law to Michael and Elizabeth, and their families.

We will see you in every garden, every teacup, and every cat that crosses our path.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Life Flight would be greatly appreciated and can be made via https://www.lifeflight.org.nz/donate-now/

Messages for the Hutchinson Family may be sent to PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240, or via www.sowmans.co.nz

A celebration of Rachel’s life will be held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, cnr of Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim on Thursday 9^th April at 11.00am.

Tribute from Shirley Tighe-Umbers –
Robert, I’m so sad on the passing of Rachel.
Deepest sympathy. Rachel had a lovely personality and would go out of her way to help anyone. She was a joy to work with.

Tribute from Heather Morton – 
We had some good times, Rachel. I will never forget your friendship. We had some fantastic laughs and sometimes tears.
Cups of tea? Until I was drowning in it.
My garden was beautiful because of you. You enriched (and your family) our children’s lives and ours. So so much.
We have lost a beautiful human being who never seemed to lose a certain innocence, which baffled me as a teenager. Your caring attitude for people and animals was genuinely given.
Love you as a sister Rach, back then and now. May Heaven be ready for your gardens and buckets of tea on the ready.
Hutch, Ashleigh and Emma, much love,
Hugs and support from Oz.

Tribute from Louise Yarrall – 
Robert (Hutch) and family
So very sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing, may your precious memories of her, help you through this difficult time.
Thinking of you all.

Tribute from Milinda Higgins – 
To Ashleigh and family, thinking of you during this time.
Sending love and hugs X

Tribute from Steve Wilkes – 
Hutch – so sorry for you and the family. take care.

Tribute from Clare Brunel – 
Hutch & Family,
There are just no words appropriate at times like this but know that we are thinking of you and sending much love.
Clare & James (& the Crosswell family)

Tribute from Laura Collings – 
Aunty Rach, you’ll forever be my other mama, garden expert and bonus nana for my boys. The world has a lot less sunshine in it without you. When I get up there I’ll be in line to see your garden up there.
All my love to you guys; Hutch, Ash, Em.
Love from lanky long legs 🌷

Tribute from Mark and Kate Powell – 
Dear Hutch and family, thinking of you at this sad time and remembering Rachel over the years. A genuinely lovely personality that we will missed by many. Sending our love and sympathy at this time.
Kate and Mark Powell.

Tribute from Annie McDonald – 
I will be thinking of you and your families. Rachel was a ray of sunshine and that’s where I will be tomorrow in the sunshine near a garden and sending warm hugs your way. Arohanui

Tribute from Olivia Winks – 
Aunty, there aren’t enough words to describe the impact you’ve made on our lives, we are richer, our gardens are brighter and our hearts overflowing with the compassion you lived with. It was the honour of my life to be one of your bonus daughters. Until we meet again, I’ll think of you in every park and beautiful garden I see. All my love, bugalugs xx

Tribute from Vivien Gleeson –
God speed Rachel. I really enjoyed our talks and appreciated all the gardening care, tips and advice that you gave so freely and willingly. You are a beautiful person and will be missed dreadfully. Our condolences to Robert and your family in this time of loss and grief.
Vivien and Neil Gleeson

Tribute from Michael Berdinner – 
So sad, sending my condolences to you Rob and family.
Gone too soon.

Tribute from Julia & Mitch Craig / Powell –
Dear Hutch, Emma and Ashleigh
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Rachel is such a humble, kind and beautiful soul. A fun loving, creative and clever person who has bought so much joy to so many over the years.
It was a beautiful service. You were all very brave. An absolute tribute to the Soulmate, Mum and Nana that Rachel is. No words can really help at this time but know that we are thinking of you.

Tribute from Teresa Newman –
Robert, I am so sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you and the family. Rachel will live on in all your hearts forever. She was a special person.

Tribute from Raylee Marfell –
Thinking of you and your family during this very sad time. Take care of yourselves.

Tribute from Marie and family Warnock – 
So sorry to hear your sad news. Rachel was so lovely. Thinking of you all
❤️❤️❤️❤️

Tribute from Corinne Zimmerman – 
Rachel was a truly vibrant person who touched my heart in a way I’m sure she had no idea of. She was someone I really looked forward to seeing at Health2000. A truly amazing woman, who I will miss dearly.
I send all of her family so much love xxx

Tribute from Erin Fitzgerald – 
Hutch, Emma and Ashleigh
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
So many lovely memories of your wonderful family.
Take care.
Hugs to you all

Tribute from Kevin Hawkins – 
Hutch and family,
I was so sad to hear of Rachel’s passing. Life can be so cruel when someone we love is taken far too soon. I will always remember Rachel with a smile.
Rest in peace Rachel
HAWK