Obituary of Francis Walton Hughes

Born on July 31, 1913 in Regina, SK, Frank passed away of natural causes on Monday, April 21, 2008 at the age of 94 years. Frank was predeceased by Alice, his beloved wife of fifty-five years, in 1991; his brother Lorne in 1974; sons-in-law, Rudy Dinter and Glen Van Hereweghe; grandson Russel Richards, infant granddaughter Mary Trueman; and great-grandsons Lucas Harris and Joshua Kay. He is survived by seven children and their spouses, Carolyn and Bob Trueman, Anne and George Richman, Alison and Alex Richards, Pat and John Curzon, Elaine and Terry Zubot, John and Rosemary Hughes, and Charles Hughes; twenty-seven grandchildren; and forty-seven great-grandchildren. Frank was in turn a farmer, tool and die maker, WWII Naval Officer, elevator agent, butcher, and steam engineer. He was a good provider who loved his wife and children, the telling of colourful jokes, playing piano for family and friends, and mechanics. Dad was a talented pianist who generously shared his gift with friends and loved ones. Our parents ended each day with writing in their diaries and praying the Rosary. You were a good Dad and we’ll miss you. So long for now. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church (1600 Acadia Drive S.E.) on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Okotoks Catholic Cemetery. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Frank Hughes, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.