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WILLIAM HUGHES Obituary

HUGHES, William Jeffrey Of Newton, MA, died on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was 75. Born in Bangor, Wales, he was the son of William John and Edith Josephine Hughes. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stauffer of Newton; his son, Gareth Hughes; daughter-in-law, Alex Cunliffe; and grandchildren, Evelyn and Josephine of St. Paul, MN; and his daughter, Megan Hughes; son-in-law, Trevor Perrier; and grandchild, Paxton of Seattle. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 258 Concord St., Newton Lower Falls, at 11:00 am, on Saturday, November 8, 2025. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed. For a full obituary, go to: burkefamilyfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Newton, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Greenpeace, or a charity of your choice. Henry J. Burke & Sons Wellesley Hills

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 27 to Sep. 29, 2025.

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