Gary Hughes
Died: March 19, 2021 | Place: University Hospital, London
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HUGHES, Gary…..
Peacefully with his daughters by his side at University Hospital on Friday, March 19, 2021, Gary Hughes of London, in his 79th year. Predeceased by loving wife Lynda (Dalrymple) Hughes. Cherished father of Shawna Hughes of Cambridge and Wendy Palmer and her husband Jason of Strathroy. Proud Papa of Nathan and Emily. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at University Hospital who cared for him with kindness & compassion. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements will be made and shared at later date. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flower, donations may be made to the St. Andrew Memorial Anglican Church – Memorial Fund, 55 Foxbar Road, London ON N6C 2A6 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 110-1525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Shawna, Wendy and family; we are so very very sorry for the loss of your dad. I’m sure the events of the past week must have been very difficult and we are thinking of you.
Wendy our sincere condolences for your loss of a great dad and a fine man. Life is a precious thing that brings joy and laughter. He will be dearly missed but not forgotten.
Shawna and Wendy. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a great guy and I miss him. Despite what you are going through right now, I hope you are both doing well otherwise. Deepest condolences. Todd
Shawna, Wendy and family, saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. As our driver for our trips to Oswego, he was an enthusiastic spectator and a friendly member of our group. I enjoyed his visits when we shared many interesting anecdotes.
Wendy
I am so very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your father. Losing a parent is so very difficult but remember that you have all the life lessons that your dad had taught you. Remember him often, for he is always with you
Dear Shawna and Wendy. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad’s death. Your Mom and Dad were very special to me. Please know of my love and prayers. Brian
Shawna and Wendy
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My condolences to you both. He was a real character and great guy. God Bless you.
Heather Currah St. Andrew Memorial Choir member
Dear Shawna, Wendy and families, I did not know your father well and I really only knew him through Wednesday Craft Guild. He had a way of sitting back and letting a wry smile play across his face. I know how much his presence will be missed at St. Andrew especially very Wednesday at lunch time.
On behalf of our family please accept our condolences… we are so sorry to hear about your Dad Wendy and Shauna… Take care of each other
Xoxo
Brian, Amy and Anne
Shawna so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing – worked with Gary for a number of years and remember him fondly. Stay strong and remember the good times
Shawna, my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. I enjoyed working with your dad and he always had a way of making me laugh when he told a story. I hope you have wonderful memories of him to ease the grief. Sincere condolences, Carrie
Shawna..so very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing ! As you know, I worked with him for many years and learned early on what a great guy he was-both as a reliable co-worker and friend ! My condolences also go out to Wendy and her family during this difficult time ! Paul
Dear Shawna, Wendy and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father and papa. Gary will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him. May you draw comfort from your vast store of cherished memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shawna & Wendy
Sending you both our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. So many memories. Your dad was an awesome and fun guy. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace. Hugs xo
Shawna, Wendy and family, we were so sorry to hear of you Dad’s passing. We had so many great times together with your Mom and Dad. As you know, your Mom and I were distant cousins. We connected one year at a family reunion when we were young teens and became very good friends. We had many adventures together then and when we met our husbands. It was exciting planning our weddings together just three weeks apart. That was 56 years ago. We have lots of memories of the great times we all had together. Then life got busy and we didn’t see each other much but always managed to keep in touch. Even got together a few times when we were in Florida at the same time. Your Dad and I connected a few months ago exchanging emails.
I know you will miss your Dad dearly but you have many great memories to look back on. Thinking of all of you . Take care of each other. Carolyn and Dennis Bell
Shawna and Wendy and Family
Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear father. He and your mom were great friends since high school and we had many good times while playing in the school band. Draw strength from those close to you to help you through this difficult time.
Janice and Mike Hardy
So very sorry to hear about your Dad. We had such good laughs with your Mom & Dad in Twin Elm. And great memories from our days working for the city together.
Please let us know when you are having a celebration of life. Thank you
Shawna & Wendy,
I was sad to hear of your father’s death. He was a friendly chap and my Mum was especially fond of him and your mother. They were good friends to her.
Gary attended my own father’s funeral two years ago and was very kind and compassionate, along with his usual cheerfulness.