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Clarance Hughes Obituary
Born in Mystic, he was the son of the late William and Fannie Belle (Carey) Hughes and was a resident of Ledyard since 1988. Pat was an office manager with Sonoco Products Co. for many years up until his retirement in 1980.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a life member of the VFW Post 3263 Mystic and the Groton Elks Lodge #2163. Pat was an avid reader who enjoyed all types of mystery and history novels. He was also a UCONN Men's and Women's Basketball and Boston Red Sox fan.
He is survived by his son, William Hughes and his wife, Donna, of Taftville; daughter, Marie Campbell and her husband, Gary A. Campbell Sr., of Ledyard; six beloved grandchildren, Bethany Buckles, Gary A. Campbell Jr. and Jeffrey Campbell, W. Russell Hughes, Christopher and Katherine Hughes; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank his good friend and neighbor Buzz Graves for his kindness and concern towards Pat through the years.
His family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, immediately followed by a service at 1 p.m., at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1 Mystic. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Route 27, Mystic, with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the American Heart Assoc. (www.heart.org) or to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).
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Ann Rogers
November 2, 2013
Bill, Marie and your families. Sincere Sympathy to you in the loss of your Dad. 'Uncle Pat' was not just a Special Uncle he was by Dad's Brother and his Best Friend. The Love he Shared with His
Family and Friends will be with Us Forever. Much Love and Comfort go out to All at this difficult time.
Cousin Ann Rogers
Joe & Carol Nova Scotia
November 2, 2013
Bill,Donna and family-
sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts
Greg Hawkey
November 2, 2013
Bill, Donna, W. Russell, Chris, Katherine--
My heartfelt sympathies and sincere condolences to you on the loss of your father and grandfather. He is a good man, loved by well liked by so many that knew him. I am saddened by the loss. He will be remembered and be with us forever. God Bless.
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