NEW GLASGOW – Lawrence A. “Laurie” Hughes. The family of Laurie Hughes, age 76 of New Glasgow, formerly of Cambey Ave, Stellarton, are deeply saddened to announce his passing on July 27th, 2011, at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy and courageous battle with heart disease.
Laurie was born August 20, 1934, a son of the late William and Mary (MacGillivray) Hughes, New Glasgow.
He leaves behind to mourn, his loving wife of 55 years, his best friend and caregiver, Patricia (Fitzsimmons), along with his loving children: Lawrence Jr. (Cathy), Calgary, Susan (Basil) Tibbo, Stellarton, Glenn (Juanita), Trenton, Shelley (Glenn) McNiven, Ont, Sheila (David) MacDonald, New Glasgow and Stacey (David) Heagney, New Brunswick.
"Buppa" will be sadly missed by his many grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren all of whom he adored. He was employed by MacGregor Bedding Industries for 30 years, and was president of the United Steel Workers Union. Laurie was a kind and humorous man who could make you smile even during his lengthy illness. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and enjoyed his summers at the Harbour Lights Campground, making numerous lifelong friends, and winning many horse shoe tournaments. He was an ardent "Habs" fan, and had a true love of hockey and baseball, playing and coaching both for many years, and was inducted to the Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.
Laurie is also survived by his mother-in-law, Marjorie Fitzsimmons, New Glasgow, his brothers: Eddie (Doris), Thunder Bay, Ont., Jim (Ruth) Barrie, Ont, Danny (Mary), New Glasgow and sister, Kathleen (Herb) Muir, New Glasgow; brothers-in-law, Leonard and James Fitzsimmons, both of Ont.
He was predeceased by brothers, Frank, John, Vince and Tony and sisters Evelyn Chisholm and Theresa LeBlanc.
He will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service for family and close friends will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 29th at 11 a.m. with Fr. Gary MacPherson officiating. Burial will take place at our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
Many thanks to Dr. G. Farrell and his Palliative Care Team and to all the VON nurses, especially his "special angels", Krista and Louise. Your endless care and concern will not be forgotten.
Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Society, or to the VON.
Condolences at: www.rhporter.ca
"Never more will grief or heartache bow my head or cause me pain. My journey has been long. I do not regret it. At times it has been a dark and perilous course. At other times, joyous and dappled with sunshine. It has been hard more often than easy. When we meet again, our hands will join and we will know each other. We will find peace and love that we have only dreamed of."