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CHRISTOPHER HUGHES Obituary

HUGHES, Christopher R. 79, of Hyde Park, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 while a resident at Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Braintree. Son of the late Frank and Marguerite Hughes. Loving brother to John S. of Pembroke, Vincent of Tennessee, and the late Marguerite Moulin, Nancy Hannon, and James. Uncle to 18 nieces and nephews. Chris spent his life living in his childhood home in Hyde Park. He graduated from Hyde Park High School, earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from Stonehill College and a Master's degree in Education from Boston State. Chris was a devoted teacher at Boston Latin Academy for over 30 years. Chris served as the historian for the family having a remarkable ability to remember dates and events. Chris was devoted to his Catholic faith, serving in many different voluntary positions at the Most Precious Blood Church. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 24th at Most Precious Blood Church, 25 Maple St., Hyde Park, MA 02136 at 10 o'clock. Interment Private. Please omit flowers; donations in memory of Chris may be made to Brookhaven Hospice, 114 Turnpike Rd., Westborough, MA 01581. Guestbook: www.gormleyfuneral.com. William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2018.

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November 20, 2018

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

April I.

October 23, 2018

Mr. Hughes was my history teacher at BLA - and he was a truly wonderful teacher. He effortlessly brought to life ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Syro Phoenicia (he's why I remember these to this day!). He had a gentle but firm & authoritative command of the classroom, which helped keep the focus on learning. In short, he was an excellent teacher who left an indelible impression on me, as his student. He will be missed. Praying God's peace and comfort for his family.

October 23, 2018

Descansa en paz, Cristóbal. I remember you well even though we were not buddies.
Sr. Roma.

Margaret Sullivan

October 22, 2018

Mr. Hughes was our teacher in 8th grade and again in 9th - probably why I became a history major. He was a gentleman devoted to his students through turbulent times. Rest in peace.

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