Austin Hughes Obituary
on 10th February 2020
aged 60 years
AUSTIN FRANCIS
Devoted husband of Helen
Loving Dad of Natalie, Claire,
Lucia, Anna and Peter
Much loved son and brother
Austin's Requiem Mass is to be held at St Andrew's Church, 114 Hoyles Lane, Cottam, Preston PR4 0NB on Wednesday 19th February
at 12.30 then to
Preston Crematorium,
Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BY
Rather than flowers, donations
can be made in memory of
Austin to the charity Shelter
All enquiries to
The Co-operative Funeralcare,
550 Blackpool Road, Preston,
PR2 1HY. Tel: 01772 729057
11 Entries
salem sal
March 19, 2021
I was on new hall lane when Austin was having the dental practice renovated. I was one of his first patients there. His work was always excellent and of very high quality. God bless him in Heaven.
February 6, 2021
Still so sad at Austin tragic sudden passing...I was just getting to know him as my dentist and as person.he left us too soon when so much more was waiting for him.
Anna Conway
August 5, 2020
Only just heard of Austin's sudden passing. I was a patient of his for over 35 years when his practice was in New Hall Lane. We shared a common love of all things Italian and had some really interesting conversations. He was an exceptional individual, extremely amiable and professional at the same time. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as they journey this painful time.
Susan
July 17, 2020
Sincere condolenses to all his family. Only just heard the sad news. Austin was my dentist for nearly 30 years. He restored my faith in dentists and was a wonderful man who helped me through many emergencies. He opened his surgery out of hours a few times for me. I will always remember his kind frendly face and his help.Rest in peace...you went too soon.
susan.
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Steve
February 27, 2020
I knew Austin before he moved to Camden Place. I was one of his first patients at his previous place of work. When he moved and set up Camden Place, I followed and became a patient there.
We were a similar age and we got on. He was a lovely man, chatty and friendly, kind and funny. And an excellent dentist of course. I used to actually enjoy, almost look forward to, going to the dentists because of Austin, we sparked off each other and made each other laugh.
Once when I had a bad toothache he opened up his practice on a Saturday afternoon and interrupted his weekend to come in to work from home, just to treat me.
I got to know him outside work early on. He was a keen cyclist and used to be very encouraging and very admiring of me back in the day when I was a hill runner.
I bumped into him intermittently after he retired. The last time I saw him was on Xmas Eve 2019, in the local pub. He came in and patted me on the stomach and, grinning, said: Alright big fella?' Taking the mickey as usual.
I was very sad, shocked to hear the news this morning. Still am.
My condolences to Austin's family and friends and colleagues. He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.
Angela Pantus
February 24, 2020
I remember Austin from when I first went to the surgery on Winckley Square, just a young man of 24 as he was then. He was so good a dentist and always welcomed me with a big and welcoming smile.
He will be so sadly missed and fondly remembered by all those who were fortunate to have known him.
My condolences and thoughts are with his grieving family at this sad time. I will light a candle and say a prayer at Holy Mass for the safe journey of his precious soul.
Deo gratias.X
February 21, 2020
Austin many thanks for years of great dental care
You had a wonderful Irish sparkle and charm you will be missed by many
Rosie
Mandy
February 20, 2020
RIP Austin - you will be missed, my thoughts are with your family at this very sad time.
Mandy
February 17, 2020
Austin. Many years of valued friendship. You always had a smile and a mischievous twinkle in your eyes. Lots of good memories from university times. A one off who will be sadly missed by many. Gary S
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