In Memory of

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Arthur Hughes

Arthur John William Hughes, born in Burnbank, South Lanarkshire on 11th February 1941, died in Kirkcaldy, Fife on 5th January 2023. A beloved family man.  Loving husband of Helen, and much loved Dad to Caron, John and the late Eddie. Doting Grandad to Louren, Alex, Demi, Paris, Skyla and Olive and Great Grandad to Broden and Ailish. Also a well respected and good friend, neighbour, ex colleague and ex Parachute Regiment (3 Para) soldier .

His family would appreciate messages of condolence, memories and stories which can in turn be passed onto the younger grand children and great grand children so they can read when they are older.

 

 

 

 

Book Owner: Caron Hughes
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Mamie Gibson

I remember my uncle Arthur when he was a young man when me Gail Bruce n Nancy Lindsey were wee lassies upstairs in the back bedroom staying at Aggie maws for the night probably a New Year’s party or something on all of a sudden we would hear IM ON THE FIRST STAIR nad …

Devyn Luke

My uncle Aruther was someone who I always had so much time for. Even if I wouldn’t see him for long periods of time he’d always make time for you whenever he did see you. He probably needed a break from me for a few years since I was never away from their house …

Donna Hughes

Arthur is my dad William’s (Willie) brother. My dad loved him loads. Jock as he called him! I have so many memories of Uncle Arthur. I spent a lot of time staying over at Uncle Arthur as John was my best friend growing up. I loved camping out in their back garden. We had …

Leeanne

I have no one memory that sticks out as special above any others.  My happiest are of growing up, when we were all around each other frequently.  When we all lived within streets of one another and spent days and evenings in each others houses. During these times I used to love when Uncle …

Kara Mackie

I was so sorry to see this about Arthur, he was an absolute gentleman and a pleasure to visit. It was always meant to be a quick visit but always ended up way longer due to us chatting. You really will be missed 😢💚 xx …

Charlie McGregor

My uncle Arthur was a great man, loving and caring and very funny.  Every time we went over he always had a story to tell.  The stories were usually funny because they were about him and my di and their family growing up when they were poor.  One moment I will never forget is …

Nicki

Arthur was my dads brother, my uncle. He was a great man, great uncle and always up for a good laugh. I remember being on holiday in Blackpool the late 80’s and then Uncle Arthur like a smoke, my mum and I put a firecracker in his cig and stood back to watch, he …

John Irving

I first met Arthur when I joined B Company 3 Para and was with him for short while before I was transfered. He was a great friend and a loyal pal, he will be sadly missed. …

Joe Gray

I met Arthur in 1960 when I arrived at the Parachute Regiment depot as a recruit. We hit it off and became good friends. We completed the training together and went on to the parachute course. We were both posted to “3 Para” and into “B coy.” together.Sadly missed. R.I.P. Arthur mate. …

FRANCES HYND

The world will be a sadder place without Arty. You will never be forgotten. 😢💖 …