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Anne Hughes Obituary

HUGHES, Anne V. Passed away peacefully on October 24, 2008 at the Golden Living Center in West Newton. Anne was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (McGolderick) Hughes of Watertown. She was educated at Rosary Academy, Watertown & Regis College, Weston, where she excelled in all subjects & was Valedictorian at her class graduation. Anne was a long-time teacher of business subjects at Burlington High School, Burlington, Ma. She was respected as an outstanding teacher who succeeded in imparting her high standards to her students. Anne had previously enjoyed working in the Boston area, and she had spent 2-1/2 years working for the U.S. Air Force with assignments in Morocco and Iceland. Anne has no immediate relatives but leaves many friends and colleagues. She remained close to Eleanor Gargan Jordan, Regis classmate, and to her family. She was Godmother to Barbara Jordan of New York. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to The McNamara Funeral Home 460 Washington Street, BRIGHTON, MA 02135. Donations may be made in Anne's memory to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1 Rosary Drive, Watertown, MA 02472. At the request of Ms. Hughes, Funeral arrangements and internment were private. May she rest in peace. For online guest book please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara - Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 617-782-9636

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 9, 2008.

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Don Roussell

November 22, 2008

I was a friend and colleague of Anne's at Burlington High School. The early morning coffe group as well as the lunch group was a highlight of my school day. She loved reading the papers and especially any type of list that was printed in the paper. I can still see her sitting in "her" seat, smoking a cigarette and leading a conversation on a news issue or school issue. She "ran" the faculty coffee and donut concession in the break area and used the proceeds to offer a scholarship at the end of the year to a deserving senior. When she retired from BHS, the school was never the same. I am very sorry to hear of her passing; however, I give thanks for having known her.

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