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Webb, Hugh Joseph,
Antigonish
It
is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh Joseph
Webb, age 86, of Antigonish, NS, on June 3rd,
2025.
Born in
Halifax, NS to the late J. Hilus Webb and Mary Somers, Hugh grew up in
Antigonish where he sang in the Marian Boy’s Choir and
gained an encyclopedic knowledge of the local history. He attended
Saint Dunstan’s University High School in Charlottetown, PEI
and then St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, leading to a
decades-long career at the helm of the Sears & McIntosh Home
Hardware store.
Hugh was a
devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and godfather. He
travelled great distances to see family and friends, and he also
enjoyed getting together at the family cottage. When his children were
young, he was happy to drive them to swim meets, dancing competitions,
musical performances, and cultural events, where he celebrated their
efforts and achievements. In later years, he cherished each of his
grandchildren and appreciated all of their news and activities. He was
also immeasurably kind to his extended family, sharing gentle wisdom,
a keen sense of humour and endless patience. Hugh earned the trust and
affection of all who knew him.
Hugh’s early interest in the railway grew
into an enduring commitment to the history and the diverse cultures of
Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. His thorough approach to
historical research and genealogy resulted in valuable documentation
of facts, preservation of rare artifacts, and analyses of key events
along with detailed family ancestries. For many years, he was a
dedicated member of the Board of Trustees of the Highland Village
Museum in Iona, NS and a tireless volunteer and contributor to the
Antigonish Heritage Museum. Hugh was also a member of the local Lions
Club and Antigonish Highland Society. Hugh enjoyed sharing his
knowledge with young people, whether in his extended family or the
larger community, and particularly appreciated the opportunity to
volunteer in support of historical projects in schools. With any
audience, his ability to weave seemingly dry historical facts into
compelling stories was unsurpassed.
Hugh was
predeceased by his sister Mildred (Webb) LeBlanc and brother Father
Jim Webb, S.J. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Marilyn
(MacDonald), brother J. Tom Webb (Marian), daughters Jennifer (Joe
Berry) and Kelley (Thomas Sorcinelli), and son Bruce, as well as
grandchildren, Abbey Berry, Annika Sorcinelli, Alessandra and Cecily
Faria-Webb, and several nieces and
nephews.
He appreciated
the kind care of professional staff of St. Martha’s as he
managed declining health.
A visitation
to celebrate and share memories of Hugh’s life will be held
on Monday, 9th June in C.L. Curry Funeral Home from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm,
and the funeral mass will take place at St. Ninian’s
Cathedral on Tuesday, 10th June at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation, the
St. Ninian Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice
would be appreciated. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com.
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