Obituary

HUGHES, James Francis - 86, Wilmot, passed away Saturday, February, 2, 2008, in the Veteran's Unit at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Riverton, P.E.I., he was a son of the late Teresa Mae (Trainor) and Hugh Owen Hughes. After serving with the navy during the Second World War, Jim worked in a variety of areas, Nova Scotia Power, IBEW setting up a Building Trades Construction Trades Council in Pictou County, travelling extensively for trade unions, organizing, negotiating and conciliating, and lastly as an investigative officer with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Upon moving to the Valley, Jim and his wife operated a small B&B in Wilmot. During that time he became a founding member and vice-president of the Nova Scotia Government Retirees Association. Jim was a life member of the Kingston Lions Club and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 98, Kingston. He is survived by his wife Jean; daughters, Aileen (John) Brown, Amherst; Judy Hughes (Paul Thorne), New Glasgow; Brenda (Bill) Huntley, Calgary; sons, Jim Jr. (Linda), Miramichi, N.B.; Gary (Judy), St. John's N.L.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; stepsons, Scott (Julie) and Kurt (Tianhao); brothers, Bernard, Reginald, and Raymond. He was predeceased by a young son, Owen; grandson, Sean; sisters, Pearl, Helen, and Mary; brothers, Harry and Joseph. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday, February 8, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. (902) 825-3448, where a memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, Rev. David Phillips officiating, assisted by Rev. Deacon Don Boudreau. Interment will be in Church Grove Cemetery, Melvern Square. Donations in memory may be made to Wilmot Baptist Church or the Veteran's Unit, Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com