Edith Clara Hutchins, 70, of Plymouth, died on July 1, 2013, at Ridgewood Nursing Home in Bedford, after a long courageous battle with diabetes.

Born in Newport on September 17, 1942, Edith was the daughter of Harold and Claribell (Hooper) Kidder.

Edith was the loving wife of 45 years of Robert E. Hutchins of Plymouth; daughters Donna Clarke and husband Ken of Wilmot, Diane Hines and husband Dale of Canaan, Denise Trevino and husband Mike of Matio, North Carolina; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; brothers Earl Kidder, Roger Kidder, and wife Kitty, all of East Andover, Robert Kidder of Merrimack, Rex Kidder of Salisbury; special aunt Grace Doval; sister-in-law Mary Ames; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

It was Edith’s wish that no services be held.

The Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Plymouth and Meredith, handled the cremation arrangements.