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John Hughes Obituary
Uxbridge - John A. Hughes, 67, of Highness Dr. died Fri. Dec. 2 at Milford Hospital after a brief illness.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Aime J. (Rabitor) Hughes; 2 sons John E. and his wife Rachel Hughes and Eric T. and his wife Beth Hughes, all of Uxbridge; 4 grandchildren Jack, Jordan, Cate, and Owen; 2 brothers William Hughes of Marshall, TX and Dennis Hughes from Alabama; and many nephews, nieces, and friends. He was brother of the late Michael Hughes, Tommy Hughes, and Barbara Rothleitner. Born in Camden, Arkansas on April 10, 1949 he was son of the late Harry and Marguerite (Braswell) Hughes, was raised in Camden and lived in Uxbridge 42 years.
Mr. Hughes was employed as an engineer for the Raytheon Corp. in Sudbury and Marlborough for 30 years, retiring in 2013. He was a U.S. Marine Corps. Vietnam veteran, serving in San Diego. Educated at Camden High School and Southern State College in Arkansas, John served on the Uxbridge Finance Committee, loved to golf, and was a member of St. Mary's Church, where he sang in their choir.
His funeral will be held Tues. Dec. 6 from Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Snowling Rd. with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 77 Mendon St. Burial will follow in St. Mary's cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Mon. Dec. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 222 N. Main St., Suite 104, Natick, MA 01760. To leave a condolence message for the family, please visit
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for John Hughes
December 4, 2016
So sorry for all of you.Patty and Rich .
Paul, Debbie, David, & Johnny Schottler
December 4, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of John's unexpected, recent passing. We were indeed fortunate to have enjoyed John's congenial company at the many family get-togethers over the years. We knew John as an intelligent, kind, and generous man with a loving family. Our deep sympathy goes to Aimee J., John, Eric, Rachel, Beth, Jack, Jordy, Cate, and Owen. Rest in peace, 'Papa Hughes'.
Jim Tamulis
December 4, 2016
Nancy and I send our prayers and thoughts to all of you in this very trying time...he is in a better place and I am sure at peace...all the love that his family showed him since we knew him was very apparent...Love to you al....
Karen Palmieri
December 3, 2016
Aime J, i am so sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you and your family.
A Grateful American
December 2, 2016
Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.
Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.
While the process of grieving requires a lot of time and, somehow, is never complete, we will be praying for you and grieving with you.
In deepest sympathy.
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