Obituary of Angus Edward Hughes

HUGHES, Angus Edward Passed away peacefully on December 11, 2016 with family by his side at the age of 87 years. Born March 19, 1929 in Artemisia Township, Ontario. Beloved husband of the late Millicent (2014). Loving father of Geoffrey (Faith), Paul (Lynda),Peter (Jan), Teresa (Dan) Taylor, Philip (Leanne) and Christopher. Predeceased by daughter Belinda. Cherished grandfather to Jennifer, Joel, Jessica, Shannon, Jennifer, Keith, Peter, Christopher, Jonathon, Madison, Ryan, Melissa, Michael, Sarah, Haley, Carter, Spencer. Also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Fr. Raymond, Irene, Marlene, Mary and pre-deceased by JD, Francis, Leo and Colleen. Angus was a devoted husband and father. Angus delivered milk for Silverwoods Dairies during the 1950's and 60's. He had the last horse and wagon milk route in Windsor. He retired as a long standing member of Local 700 Ironworkers. Upon his retirement he volunteered as a driver for the Canadian Cancer Society. He had a great love and passion for his many grandchildren. Visitation at WINDSOR CHAPEL (Banwell Chapel) 11677 Tecumseh Rd E. 519-253-7234 on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm. Prayers Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at St. Theresa Church (1991 Norman Rd) from 10:00 am until time of funeral Mass at 10:30 am. Cremation to follow. In memory of Angus, donations may be made to the Downtown Mission. More about Angus's life can be read about below: A Great Life Angus Edward Hughes was born on March 19th, 1929 and grew up on a small farm in Artemisia Township near Hanover, Ontario. The Hughes family was large with four girls and five boys including Angus. It was the time of the Great Depression and they faced many hardships but the greatest one was the sudden death of their father Thomas when Angus was only eight years old. Angus, his mother Christine, and the other siblings all somehow survived this trauma and persevered. Angus had to help provide early on and his strong work ethic was instilled and made solid during these years. He had many jobs as a teenager but it was as a young travelling salesman where he would meet his beautiful young wife Millicent who worked as a secretary in Owen Sound. He was nineteen and she was seventeen. Angus and Millicent fell in love and life unfolded. They settled in Windsor and Angus purchased the house (for 6,500 dollars) where they would raise all their kids. From 1950 to 1967 seven healthy children were born. Angus was devoted and worked hard, sometimes working two different jobs just to provide for his family. In the early years he worked at Beaver Gas, Kelsey Hayes, and then later at Silverwoods Dairy where he delivered milk door to door and had one of the last routes where deliveries were made by horse and wagon. Angus even trained his loyal, faithful horse Barney pulling wagon #49 to follow him along as he walked from door to door making deliveries. If anyone is old enough to remember having milk and butter delivered to their door during the 50's and early 60's in Windsor, chances are that it was Angus and Barney. Angus eventually befriended one of his milk delivery customers, a man named Bill Hinton who was the owner of Canadian Machinery Movers. The friendship and bond that developed between the two led to Angus not only working for Bill at Canadian Machinery Movers, but in Angus and his family being introduced to a beautiful summer vacation spot several hours from Windsor where Bill and his family had a summer cottage. Angus and Millicent fell in love with this special place too and eventually would spend many years enjoying Silver Lake and the cottage near Lucknow, Ontario. Angus began working at 'Canadian' part-time at the beginning and Mr. Hinton was impressed with Angus' strong work ethic, attitude, and abilities. Angus loved the work as a 'Rigger and Machinery Mover' and quickly found that this was his real passion. Mr. Hinton hired him on full time and Angus never looked back. He learned the trade and eventually became a member of Local 700 Ironworkers where he remained a member in good standing for more than 50 years. His career at Canadian Machinery Movers spanned about 25 years. He excelled, advanced himself and the company, and eventually became a Rigging Division Manager. During this time he was involved in many machinery moving jobs for numerous companies all over the Windsor/Detroit area and southern Ontario. His reputation for being fair, hard working, and kind was something that many that he came into contact with will always remember. Upon his retirement Angus and Millicent spent even more time up at Silver Lake. He built a new cottage and kept himself busy fishing and tinkering away on small projects in the garage. The love he had for Silver Lake and the cottage was always very strong. After retiring Angus also became a volunteer driver for the Canadian Cancer Society where, once again, many people were affected by his generosity and kindness. Throughout all the years, Angus remained a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His faith, belief and trust in God was always a strong guiding force in his life. In 2014 Angus and the family lost his love Millicent. And sadly, back in 1996, they lost their daughter Belinda. He held on to his faith and believed that he would one day see them in Heaven. Angus touched the lives of many people and anyone who was ever graced to have met him in some way will always remember him. Thanks for everything Dad!