Dollie Hutchins
April 25, 1950 ~ August 10, 2025
Born in: Sanford, Maine
Resided in: Sanford, Maine
Dollie Hutchins
April 25, 1950-August 10, 2025
SANFORD–Dollie Hutchins, 75, of Sanford, Maine passed away at her home on Sunday August 10, 2025.
She graduated from Sanford High School in 1968 and went on to The University of Maine Portland/Gorham where she graduated. She attained a Bachelor of Science in Education and also a Masters of Education. Dollie also attended Nason College in Sanford. A school teacher for many years in the Sanford School System, she touched many lives. She was very knowledgeable, loved jigsaw puzzles, geocaching, day trips, kayaking, lobster rolls, a good pair of jodhpur boots, her kitty named Stella and watching various horse shows online in her spare time. She was an avid supporter of American Saddlebred Association of Maine and Maine Horse Association for many years. Dollie was instrumental in promoting the versatility of the American Saddlebred in and out of the show ring and also recently won the Mae Condon Award established by the American Saddlebred Versatility Association Charter Club. She encouraged many Junior Exhibitors in and out of the show ring taking them under her wing to teach them everything the Saddlebred has to offer.
She was on the trails committee for the City of Sanford being involved in trail development. In her geocaching endeavors she logged over 1,692 finds. Quite the record!
She is predeceased by her father James Hutchins and her mother Geneva Hutchins.
Dollie is survived by her “adopted sister”, Judy Hansen-Childers, her beloved tuxedo cat, Stella and all the wonderful friends who meant so much to her and there are SO many.
A graveside service will be held Friday, Sept 5, 2025 at 11 am at Oakdale Cemetery in Sanford, at the family plot.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to American Saddlebred Association of Maine Scholarship Fund, c/o P. Drummey, PO Box 337, Springvale, ME 04083
Services
Graveside Service: Friday, September 5, 2025 11:00 am
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Dollie Hutchins 's name.
American Saddlebred Association of Maine Scholarship
P.O. Box 337
Springvale,
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04083
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Dollie you will forever be missed. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me over the years.
Sharing your love for the American Saddlebred with me truly changed my life and I could never thank you enough.
Dollie spent a lot of time with her first horse “ Duchess” at the farm. She will certainly be missed by all of us. She was a friend and loved to help where she could.
RIP Dollie you may be gone but not forgotten.
I remember after I broke my arm the thoughtful care package you sent to me with a gift to open everyday for 10 days. Such a sweet gesture.
You are loved and will be forever missed
Dollie, many years we ‘ve know each other and we’re former fellow colleagues at 3 area schools together in Sanford. You were so kind hearted and loved your friends! Barely no family left in the area but many many friends and I will miss our FB Messenger chats, what was going on in your world, visits where you’d drop off the Downeast magazine at my place. I will miss you and pray you are at peace now, no more doctor visits, surgeries and the race is over! Donna H
I was one of the spectators at the rail as I watched my friends and classmates show their horses with unashamed envy. Who would have guessed that at the age of 56 hearing my name announced for my 1st 2 blue ribbons I’d hear your voice cheering me on across the fairgrounds. Loved watching live stream shows with you and texting you ?’s. It was with tears I’m watching my 1st show without you. Who’ll answer my multitude of questions now my friend?
So much of a light in the Equestrian life of Maine! We admire you for your dedication and commitment to the young girls and boys that had the opportunity to learn from you, grow with you, and love you forever! Your commitment to them is and still will be priceless! Rest in peace!
Dollie, i am grateful to have known you, and appreciate your love of horses.
Rest easy girl