The death of Ronald Frederick Hughes, age 71, of Brackley Beach occurred on December 1, 2014, at the Palliative Care Unit, Charlottetown. Ronnie's courage and optimism throughout his two-year struggle with pancreatic cancer were an inspiration to all who followed his difficult journey.
Beloved husband and caring partner of Judy Profitt for 18 cherished years. Devoted pet parent to their three shih tzus, Brackley, Bella and Bristol who miss his presence dearly. Left to mourn his passing are his loving parents, Fred and Rena Hughes, formerly of Brackley Beach and now of Charlottetown. Lovingly remembered by his sisters, Marlene (David) Fitzpatrick and Sally (Larry) Jones. Also survived by his brother Dennis (Libby) Hughes. Dear father of Craig (Paula Flanagan), Charlotte (Neil MacKay) and Chris (Margo Doyle) and remembered by their mother, Mary Y. MacKinnon. Loving grandfather of four granddaughters, Allee and Shelby Dixon; Emma and Gabrielle Hughes; and one grandson, Riley Squires. Special father-in-law of Nancy M. Hughes. Best friend and business confidante of Jerry MacKinnon of St. Peter's Bay. Fondly remembered by his father-in-law, Wendell M. Profitt. Donations in Ronnie's memory would be appreciated to Pancreatic Cancer Canada www.pancreaticcancercanada.com, the PEI Humane Society or the Brackley Beach Cemetery. Heartfelt thanks to Ronnie's family doctor, Dr. Jason Thompson and his Moncton oncology surgeon, Dr. Paul Renfrew, for their expertise and compassionate care. To all the wonderful staff at the Palliative Care Unit, especially Dr. Mireille Lecours and Dr. Janet Baker, our deepest appreciation. Special thanks to all other health-care personnel on PEI and Moncton who assisted in so many ways, particularly District Home Care nurse Kim MacMillan and our private duty nurses. To friends, neighbours, relatives, business contacts, colleagues and the motorsport family, our sincere gratitude for your many thoughtful gestures of support that carried us when we could not walk aloneŠ In keeping with Ronnie's wishes, there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will be held at the Brackley Beach Cemetery in springtime when the sun will shine again on Brackley Bay. Arrangements entrusted to MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com "In the race of life ... he's crossed the finish line ... the checkered flag is his!"

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