Celebrating the life of
J. William Cutting
December 31, 1928 - December 14, 2012
J. William Cutting
J. William Cutting, 83, died peacefully at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice on December 14, 2012.
Mr. Cutting was born New Year's Eve, 1928, in New Britain, CT. He spent his youth in Connecticut and Rhode Island. He graduated from Meriden High School in Meriden, CT, and graduated from UCONN with a Bachelor's Degree in Geology.
Mr. Cutting started his professional career as a surveyor. Then served in the Army Corp of Engineers, stationed in Fort Churchill, Canada and Fort Belvoir, Virginia as a construction surveyor, from 1955 to 1957.
After serving in the Army, Mr. Cutting returned to the private sector as a surveyor, working his way up through several civil engineering firms in CT, with increasing levels of responsibilities, until finally retiring as Senior Vice President of DMJM, now AECOM, an international design and construction management firm.
Upon retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Cutting relocated to The Landings in Savannah, GA.
Mr. Cutting's outside activities in CT included serving on the Board of Directors for Harbour Village in Branford, CT; as President for 10 years. He was also active for several years volunteering for Recording for Blind & Dyslexic in New Haven, CT. He and his wife enjoyed sailing on Long Island Sound, in their sailboat, "Dalliance." In Savannah, Mr. Cutting was an avid golfer and served on committees for The Landings Club.
Survived by his loving wife of 37 years Margot McDowell Cutting; one daughter, Maureen Cutting Neff Robert of McLean , VA; three sons, William F. Cutting Maura of Needham, MA; Matthew C. Cutting and James M. Cutting both of Waltham, MA; and a step daughter, Leslie A. Becker of Phippsburg, ME. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Mary Cutting of Needham, MA; one cousin, Shari Bradley Richard of Clearwater, FL. He is also survived by his first wife, Florence Reid Cutting.
A memorial service will be held in Savannah in the spring. A private service and the internment will be held in Bradford, PA.
In lieu of flowers, his family suggests a contribution to the Coastal Regional Office of the Alzheimer's Association, 201 Television Circle, Savannah, GA 31406 or Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice, 8510 Whitfield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.
Mr. Cutting's family would like to express its thanks and deep appreciation for the love and care that Bill received from his wonderful caregivers from THA crew: Miss Kim, Miss Laquilla, Miss Thelma and Miss Sade as well as staff at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice, Inc.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Margot, I've formed a small picture of your Bill while reading these notes and I wish I had known him. I know he had the perfect caregiver in you, as I have benefitted from your patient understanding as your piano student.
- Jean and Chandler Mahnken, Savannah, GA
Dear Margot, I am saddened by the passing of 'uncle Bill' my mentor and boss. How he managed to put up with me I'll never know.Bill must have taken gof lessons. The only time I played with him he shot a 143. With you at his side, I'm sure his retirement was enjoyable. With good memories. Dick Ziegler
- Dick Ziegler, Cheshire, CT
Very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a close friend, teacher, mentor, and truly one of a kind. I have many fond memories of working and learning from Bill. My sincere condolences to Margot and his family.
- Lou Torelli, Durham, CT
Our deep felt sympathy to the Cutting family on losing Bill, your dear husband, father and grandfather. Bill was our special friend too. We remember the fun we had at our dinners when we were all new to Savannah. Bill was a true gentleman with a wonderful sense of humor.
- Chuck & Ann Frankhauser, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathies to the Cutting family. I have fond memories of spending many afternoons at Matt and Jim's house in West Hartford 35 years ago, through high school, and Red Sox games in Boston.
- Tipton Clark, Canton, CT
Margot, I've formed a small picture of your Bill while reading these notes and I wish I had known him. I know he had the perfect caregiver in you, as I have benefitted from your patient understanding as your piano student.
- Jean and Chandler Mahnken, Savannah, GA
Dear Margot, I am saddened by the passing of 'uncle Bill' my mentor and boss. How he managed to put up with me I'll never know.Bill must have taken gof lessons. The only time I played with him he shot a 143. With you at his side, I'm sure his retirement was enjoyable. With good memories. Dick Ziegler
- Dick Ziegler, Cheshire, CT
Very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a close friend, teacher, mentor, and truly one of a kind. I have many fond memories of working and learning from Bill. My sincere condolences to Margot and his family.
- Lou Torelli, Durham, CT
Our deep felt sympathy to the Cutting family on losing Bill, your dear husband, father and grandfather. Bill was our special friend too. We remember the fun we had at our dinners when we were all new to Savannah. Bill was a true gentleman with a wonderful sense of humor.
- Chuck & Ann Frankhauser, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathies to the Cutting family. I have fond memories of spending many afternoons at Matt and Jim's house in West Hartford 35 years ago, through high school, and Red Sox games in Boston.
- Tipton Clark, Canton, CT
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
