Hugh Cullaton
Died: March 22, 2020 | Place: London, ON
Obituary
CULLATON, Hugh Thomas…
Surrounded by love, Hugh Thomas Cullaton passed away at home with his family by his side on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Karen Cullaton (nee Abell). Loving father of Leigh and wife Christina Cullaton, Amy and husband Jay MacDonald and Ryan and wife Monica Cullaton. Loved by his grandchildren Lily and Jonah Cullaton, Jack and Maddie MacDonald, and Abby, Finley and Kenzie Cullaton.
Hugh is survived by his brother Frank Cullaton (Mary), sisters Marilyn Gibson, Margaret (Steve) Dosman and Patricia (John) Walsh, step brothers Tony (Janet) Willemsen, Harry (Joanne) Willemsen, Peter (LouAnne) Willemsen, Frank (Christine) Willemsen, Matt (Laurie) Willemsen, and Louie (Diane) Willemsen and step sisters Marian (Jim) Jost, and Mary (Doug) Jacobs. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Doug Abell and Dianne Joyce and Norman and Ann Stansell.
Predeceased by his parents Alfred “Ab” Cullaton, Jean (Cullaton) Willemsen and Henry Willemsen, niece Julie Cullaton and nephew Steven Willemsen, brother-in-law James Gibson, step brothers Gerry Willemsen and wife Cynthia, Joseph Willemsen and wife Laurie and step sister Gerdina McCann.
Hugh’s greatest joys were spending time with his children and grandchildren, tending his gardens and collecting antiques. In his retirement he put his knowledge of antiques to use while volunteering at the Mission Services Store in London. He truly loved sorting through and pricing the donated goods, all the time keeping an eye out for that one great piece while in the company of the other great volunteers and staff.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Charanjit Thind, VON and LIHN staff and staff at St. Josephs Urgent Care and London Regional Cancer Center for their care and concern during Hugh’s illness.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation and the celebration of Hugh’s life will be postponed until a more appropriate time, when family and friends are able to gather and share love, support and hugs.
Donations in Hugh’s memory may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada at www.crohnsandcolitis.ca or the Mission Services of London at www.missionservices.ca
Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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To the Cullaton and MacDonald families, we want to send our deepest condolences to all of you in this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugh was such a great man. He had the best laugh that made you laugh back and an amazing sense of humor that could lighten any situation. I can picture him out back sitting on the deck surround by the beautiful gardens him and Karen had created, telling stories and making everyone around laugh. Hugh thank you for all the joy and beauty you brought to this world, it is a better place because you were a part of it.
Sending as much love, support and hugs your way, we can’t wait to be together to celebrate Hugh’s life with all of you.
All our love
Dale, Courtney and Lola xoxo
I wish you and your family comfort during your sorrow. The Bible promises that your loved one will soon come back to life in a peaceful paradise on the earth. (John 5:28, 29)
My condolences to the Cullaton family. Sending some extra thoughts and prayers your way during this difficult time.
Very story to hear of Hugh,s passing.
He was a great guy and you have our deepest sympathy.
Hi Leigh – my deepest condolences. You & all of your family are in my thoughts & prayers. May you find comfort in each other & your memories of your Dad. God bless??
Our heartfelt condolences for Karen and the whole family. Wishing you comfort in your fond memories of Hugh and his full life. All our love Scott, Deanna and the girls.
Heartfelt condolences to Karen and family at the loss of such a wonderful husband and father. His smile could certainly brighten a room. We look forward to celebrating his life with you at a later date.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God bless you.
Oh Karen, we are so sorry to hear such sad news. Hugh was such an awesome guy. You were such a beautiful couple. We are keeping you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other. Sending love n hugs.
Gail and Casey
Oh Karen, we are so sorry to hear such sad news. Hugh was such an awesome guy. You were such a beautiful couple. We are keeping you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other. Sending love n hugs.
Gail and Casey
Sending my deepest condolences to the Cullaton and Macdonald families. You are all in my thoughts. May you rest in sweet peace Mr. Cullaton.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cullaton family at this difficult time. May God bless Hugh and the great family he’s left behind.
Hugh was a very well-liked and hard working member of the Mission Store family. I’m sure I speak for many people when I say that he will be deeply missed and things will never be the same without him. The many stories of Hugh’s witty remarks and great sense of humor will continue to be told for a long, long time into the future by our friends and colleagues who knew him. I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Hugh.
My deepest condolences to the Cullaton family on the loss of such a lovely man. I really enjoyed working along side Hugh at the Mission Store and he will be sadly missed.
We are thinking of you wishing you moments of peace and comfort at this time.
So sorry to hear Karen I pray that God give you comfort and strength at this time and make your way clear . Also your family I hope their way forward is gentle and kind more so than the past bit of time that you all have gone through.
My heartfelt condolences. We learned so much from Hugh at the Mission Store. His humor brought many laughs and will be missed by all.
So sorry for the loss of this very special kind man.
My sincere condolences to Karen and your family. I enjoyed working with Hugh for several years and with you Karen as well. He was a lovely person.
Celebrating the life of a good man and mourning his passing with you. Hugh set a wonderful example of how to love one’s family. May his memory be eternal.
There are no words that will fill your loss. Hugh was a loving husband dad grandfather.
He was a great neighbour always there when needed.
Know that you are in my prayers and when that time comes I will have a big hug for you
Karen and family
We are saddened to read of Hugh’s passing. I had heard recently he wasn’t well. I feel bad we didn’t reach out sooner. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know when you have a celebration of life.
Wayne and Diane Burgess
Karen, our heart and prayers go out to you and your family. We will all miss Hugh and his unique look on life with his quick whit, love of gardening and antiques. He was a volunteer role model in his willingness to serve others. We will fondly remember our special times together.
Love, Dan & Marianne
Karen and family, Bill and I send you our love and condolences, though that feels dreadfully inadequate when your heart is raw and broken.
Dear Karen and family
It’s been many years since our parents brought us together as children. I have fond memories of many Sunday afternoons spent at either our home or yours.
I am so very sorry to learn of your sad loss. May God grant you much strength, courage and peace throughout this most difficult time. Margaret
Dear Karen and family we offer our sincere sympathy , love and prayers to you with the hope that you are embraced by the support , faith and love of friends and dear ones.
Karen…so difficult to find words. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Hugh. Remembering good times and music shared together. Hoping you will find consolation in cherished memories of your love, family and friends, and beautiful song. Deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers.
Dear Karen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know each of you will have a tremendous amount of loving memories of times you shared with Hugh. Stay close to each other and draw on the bond you have to help each other through this difficult time.
Thinking of you,
Bonnie Densmore Geens
Karen, sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Hugh Cullaton was a very gentle kind and thoughtful man. I really enjoyed having him as my Supervisor in Trust Compliance at CRA. He was always teaching you something new. My deepest Sympathy to Karen and the whole family. Rest in Heavenly Peace, Hugh.
Karen, my sincere condolences to you and your family on Hugh’s passing. I fondly remember the good times we shared working with both of you at CRA. A real good person gone too soon.
Tony
Karen & family, We were so sorry to hear of Hugh’s passing. Sending our sincere condolences in this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Karen and families
We are truly sorry to hear the news of Hugh’s passing. We had no idea he had been sick. It came as a shock when we heard. You are in our thoughts and prayers and blessings to everyone. Please let us know when you will be having his celebration of life. Until then God bless
Barb and I send our condolences to Karen and family at this time. We spend many years working with Hugh and enjoyed his humour and company! Barb and John Callard
My condolences to the Cullaton family. It was such an honor to have the a chance to get to know Hugh and he will be greatly missed here at the Mission Store. Sending some extra thoughts and prayers your way during this difficult time.
My heartfelt condolences to Karen and all of Hugh’s family and friends. I have known Hugh since he started volunteering at the Mission Store. He was a joy to be around and was very well liked by all of the staff and volunteers. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Karen my sincere condolences to you and your lovely family. There are no words to express how sorry I am for you. Hugh was a very kind generous man, I am honoured to have worked with him for many years. Hugs to a wonderful amazing beautiful woman. Deanie
The community of St.Matthew Catholic School sends their love and prayers. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let Lily and Jonah that they are in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs Faria Vice Principal of St. Matthew
Hugh was a wonderful man and I enjoyed volunteering with him at the Mission Services Thrift Store. He had a great smile and always made us laugh. My daughter and I will miss him.
WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,
Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear of Hugh’s passing.
Sending my sincere sympathy to you all.
Dear Karen, Leigh, Amy and Ryan, Joe and I send our heartfelt sympathy. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Karen
Wishing you my deepest sympathy, your in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember Hugh from being a great co worker at the CIBC Mitchell …”many” years ago. I extend my Sincere Sympathy to all his Family
Karen, Leigh, Amy, Ryan and families,
Sending heartfelt condolences to each of you.
We have so many wonderful memories of times with Hugh – his kindness during Phil’s illness and other times, the laughter during our long friendship.
Hugh and Karen introduced us to auctions. The third time we went without bidding, Hugh told us we weren’t getting a ride home unless we bought something. Thus, our introduction to filling the house with Feather glass.
The world is a better place because you were a part of it, our friend. We miss you.
All our love,
Barb and Phil.
Karen,Leigh,Amy and Ryan we wish you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Hugh was everything you would expect in a husband and father. He had wit and humour, intellect and compassion and love for those around him. Hugh was a remarkable presence and still is, for his name will bring a smile to those who knew him.
Karen, please accept my sincere condolences for the tragic loss of your dear husband. May you and your family take comfort in your memories of Hugh. God bless.