HUGHES, GERALD D. - Gerald D. Hughes, 87, of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on August 23rd, 2008. He had been a resident of South Florida for 30 years having moved from Saint John, New Brunswick. Gerald was the former owner and operator of Hughes Survey LTD and belonged to the local Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his son, Douglas (Vickie) Hughes; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Services were held in Florida on Tuesday, August 26th. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Funeral Home, 3041 Kirk Road, Lake Worth, FL 33461.