Donald Allison Hughes
1932-2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald
Allison Hughes of Cambridge-Narrows announces his passing at the Saint
John Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 26, 2018 after a brief period
of falling health.
Don was born in Saint John on July 6, 1932; he was a
son of the late Beulah (Kelly) and Bernard Hughes and lived for many
years in Quispamsis, NB. He graduated from Rothesay Consolidated
School and went on to a career as a Research Technician at the
Atlantic Sugar Refinery and later at the Federal Research Station in
Fredericton.
In 1953 he married Barbara Miller and they had a
family of four sons and one daughter before moving to Fredericton in
1967. Don was predeceased by his eldest son Steven on August 26,
2013.
Don
is survived by sons David of Toronto, Bruce (Monica) of
Fredericton, Kevin (Joanne) of Quispamsis, daughter Susan (Jim) of
Saint John, his wife Barbara of Fredericton; five grandchildren:
Samantha (Craig) of Calgary, Allison of Fredericton, Lindsay (Josh) of
Edmonton, Kyle of Quispamsis and Nikki of Toronto; six
great-grandchildren, Kyla, Bryson, Ryder, Emma, Sophie, and Jaxson:
and his only surviving sibling John « Jack » (Betty) of
Quispamsis.
Along with several member of his family, Don shared a
great love of horses and riding. He was a gifted musician and composer
of a number of folk songs and ballads, especially based on stories of
Canadian History in which he had a keen
interest.
A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff
at the Saint John Regional Hospital for their understanding, care and
kindness during Don’s time with
them.
At Don’s request there will be no
visitation. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John
(634-7424). www.BrenansFH.com
www.BrenansFh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donald Allison Hughes 19322018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick